KCSD: LaCosta named new board president

Facilities, curriculum and transportation top December’s meeting agenda
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KENNETT – December’s board meeting proved to be a busy one for the Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD). Current board members, Kendra LaCosta and Joseph Meola, were unanimously approved as the new president and vice president, respectively.
Recently re-elected board...
KHS to host 1st annual ‘We are Kennett’ night

Academics, athletics and extracurricular activities will be showcased to Kennett community
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE – Kennett Middle School students – grades 6, 7 and 8, their families, and members of the Kennett community are invited to attend the first annual ‘We are Kennett’ night at Kennett High School, 7 PM, Wednesday, December 9.
The open house aims...
Kennett’s Dr. Sandra Mancilla joins St. Francis’ Family Medicine

WILMINGTON, DE – Saint Francis Healthcare is proud to announce that Sandra Mancilla, M.D., has joined the Family Medicine Department. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Dr. Mancilla is a compassionate physician with extensive experience in outpatient and community medicine. She will be caring for patients in a new office location, Metroform Medical Complex at 620 Stanton-Christiana Road in...
KEF’s 7th annual ‘Monster Mash Dash’

Register today for a ‘spooktacular’ 5K run, walk & sprint…
KENNETT SQUARE – The Kennett Education Foundation (KEF) is hosting its 7th annual ‘Monster Mash Dash’ 5k Run, walk and spooky sprint – Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Anson B. Nixon Park. This popular ‘rain or shine ‘event, presented by Cari Orthodontics, supports KEF’s mission of enriching the educational...
State Police respond to Dunkin’ Donuts robbery

Suspect apprehended in East Marlborough Twp.
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – According to the PA State Police – Avondale Barracks, a township man faces charges from an alleged robbery, Monday, at the Dunkin’ Donuts, located on US-1, in East Marlborough Township.
The East Marlborough Dunkin’ Donuts remained closed yesterday afternoon in response to the...
‘Fall’ into Good Stuff…with GREAT happenings across Chesco!

Who do YOU know in this week’s ‘Good Stuff’? Teachers, coaches, neighbors, charities, colleagues and teams…Got ‘good stuff’ to share? Send your great news to ki*@*********es.com and be a part of the fun!
Good stuff, better late than never!…’Foodies’ out there will love hearing that Kennett Square’s own Lisa Keys won the National Festival of...
Good Stuff happening in Chester County!

Teachers, teams, coaches, schools, charities, neighbors…send us YOUR good news! Awards, promotions, new records, big wins, great volunteers, special projects are all a part Good Stuff…send in yours today to ki*@*********es.com. Submissions are requested by the 15th & 30th monthly…
Whip & ‘Neigh-neighhhh’… Be sure to catch The Plantation Field International Horse...
Four KHS grads receive appointments to US Military Academies

Bright futures await local patriot scholars
Four 2015 Kennett High School (KHS) graduates have received appointments to United States Military Academies. Hannah Shiflet and Thomas Spell have accepted appointments to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Kirsten Sharp has accepted an appointment to the United States Coast Guard Academy. Graceanna Werner received an appointment...
KHS’ Humanitarian Club hosts summer reading fun

‘Books, Bytes & Bites’ – FREE for area students
The Kennett High School Humanitarian Club has initiated a new summer program called “Books, Bytes, and Bites” at the high school. The club is also volunteering at Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center to assist students there.
The Kennett High School’s library media center will be open from 10:30 AM through 12:30 PM,...
KHS sends off class of 2015 in grand tradition

‘Bags are well packed’ – Bright futures await with $11.25 million in college scholarships and grants
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Members of KCSD administration and board celebrate KHS’ class of 2015
KENNETT SQUARE – Thousands gathered on Kennett High School’s (KHS) lawn Friday evening; with the school’s iconic architecture providing the backdrop for a...