Cozzone pledges to continue bipartisan work in bid for Lt. Gov.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State Rep. Carolyn Comitta speaks during Tuesday’s formal announcement by County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone that she would run for Lt. Gov.
WEST CHESTER — County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone formally announced her candidacy for Lt. Governor, Tuesday, surrounded by supporters, friends and family on the steps of the historic old courthouse.
The formal decision...
On Stage (Bonus): Reel Big Fish on a ‘Beer Run’
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Reel Big Fish
A hot summer night, live music under the stars and a variety of tasty craft beers on tap is a combination that’s hard to beat.
Reel Big Fish, a ska-punk band from California, is older that the legal age to drink in every state. So, it’s more than acceptable for the band from Huntington Beach to launch a national tour in celebration of America’s...
Obituaries: Edward Zunino
Edward Zunino
The long-time and much beloved Kennett Square police chief, Ed Zunino, died Friday, less than a year after retiring from running the borough police.
Zunino, 67, of West Grove, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on May 12, 2017. He was the husband of Lois McGinnis-Zunino, with whom he shared 22 wonderful years of marriage.
So. Chester Co. Police seek missing juvenile
Daniela Hetzel Rojas-Bergara has been missing since the afternoon of March 3.
The Southern Chester County Regional Police Department is investigating a report of missing juvenile who is a voluntary runaway.
On March 6 at 9:22 a.m. police responded to the juvenile’s residence located in the 500 block of Church Road, New Garden . The parents of the juvenile, Daniela Hetzel Rojas-Bergara who is...
On Stage (Extra): Sunday night shows to calm the soul
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Soraia
Rather than attending a show or watching a movie in a theater, people in this area tend to stay at home on Sunday nights – especially during the winter months. That tendency will increase for the next few Sundays with the added pressure of recovering from weekend holiday shopping.
Fortunately, there is a variety of shows and events that could easily...
Nine KHS students named Commended in National Merit Scholarship Program
Nine Kennett High School students (from left to right) Kerry Tomasetti, Austin Maxwell, Kate Doroba, Olivia Donia, Lydia Pelby, Victoria Gallivan, Molly Adelman, Delaney Chaffin, and Charles Shattuck have been named Commended Students in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program.
KENNETT SQUARE — Kennett High School announced that seniors: Kerry Tomasetti, Austin Maxwell, Kate Doroba, Olivia...
On Stage (Extra): The Legendary Pink Dots return
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Legendary Pink Dots
The Legendary Pink Dots – an Anglo-Dutch experimental rock band formed in London in 1980 – has found a genre all its own. Although far outside the mainstream, LPD have released more than 40 albums, have a devoted worldwide following, and tour frequently. Distinctive vocals and lyrical imagery are a big part of the band’s universal...
Obituaries: Joseph John Spino
Joseph John Spino, age 75, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016, while at home surrounded by his family. Joe was the husband of Marta Boeris Spino, who passed away in 1999, and with whom he shared 29 wonderful years of marriage.
He is survived by one son, Anthony L. Spino, and his wife Gretchen of West Chester, PA; two daughters, Carla S. Basciani, and her...
Obituaries: Freddie Lee Hampton Jr
Freddie Lee Hampton Jr`., age 39, of Avondale, PA, died suddenly Sunday September 4, 2016.
Born in Newark, DE, he was the son of the late Fred L. Hampton who died in 2003 and Deborah (McLimans) Hampton of Avondale.
Freddie was a 1995 graduate of AvonGrove High School. He attended Hagerstown College where he played baseball.
UCF board opts to pull funds from reserve, cut tax hike to 2.66%
Lindner said colleagues are ‘kicking the can down the road’
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Apparently, appearances matter.
At the end of the day, it seemed that the optics of having a tax increase higher than 3% in Delaware County outstripped concerns over long-term finances and the state of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District’s balance reserve, as...
