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...

A Single Shard opens at People’s Light, April 27

A Single Shard opens April 27 at People’s Light. MALVERN — People’s Light will present the regional premiere of A Single Shard, a highly theatrical adaptation of Linda Sue Park’s Newbery Award-winning novel by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winner Robert Schenkkan. Celebrated theatre artist Seema Sueko directs an all-star cast that includes Broadway veterans Thom Sesma and Greg Watanabe. PNC...

Barrar bill would boost paramedicine

Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, this week hosted a public hearing on legislation that would allow people of the Commonwealth to receive health care services in their homes. “In the spirit of providing more beneficial services to Pennsylvania residents while also pursuing a cost savings, Rep. Ryan Bizzarro of Erie...

Obituary: Marie Ethel Mutter Janton

Marie Ethel Mutter Janton Marie Ethel Mutter Janton, age 79, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at her home with her husband.  She was the wife of Frank Janton with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Frank and the late Anna (Vitale) Mutter and predeceased by her brother Frank Mutter.

What To Do: Spring bursts into Chester County

A weekend full of fun, local events and happenings By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Spring is bursting out all over, but especially at Longwood Gardens, which kicks off its ‘Spring Blooms’ show, Saturday. Spring is bursting out all over — especially at Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org). Visitors to Longwood this weekend...