Kennett Twp. Police warn of overnight business thefts
Commercial-grade products reportedly stolen in Sam’s Lane, Scarlett Rd. areas
The Kennett Township Police Department is investigating several thefts of commercial-grade products, which have apparently occurred overnight in recent weeks, from businesses in the Sam’s Lane and Scarlett Road areas of the township, township police said. Anyone with information should contact Officer Lydell...
Kennett Twp. takes shot at regulating gun discharge
Ordinance imposes restrictions on distance, time and backstop
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Kennett Township Supervisors Scudder G. Stevens (from left) and Robert A. Hammaker discuss the rationale behind a new ordinance on firearms usage.
Acknowledging that it’s a work in progress that may require tweaking, two of the Kennett Township supervisors present at Tuesday night’s...
Colleagues mourn death of former police chief
James R. Schaefer, 68, served as Kennett Square chief from 1973-1977
James “Jim” Richard Schaefer, 68, died Monday at his home in New Jersey. Former colleagues credit him with setting a high standard at the Kennett Square Police Department, where he served as chief from 1973 to 1977.
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
James “Jim” R. Schaefer, 68, of Forked...
Night Out event celebrates police, community bonds
After interviews with officers, children share law-enforcement insight
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Kennett Square Police Chief Edward A. Zunino Jr. shakes the hand of a newly designated “junior” officer.
One by one, 15 children, some totally dwarfed by the podium, shared tidbits gleaned from interviewing Kennett Square police officers as well as some advice...
