Sunday Super Six: Food & fashion with a patriotic twist

Happy Fourth of July weekend! This is easily one of my favorite holidays. Fireworks on the beach with family and friends, what could be better? In the spirit of patriotism, I have created a red, white and blue Sunday Super Six that I looooooove! Here are the details:

Kennett’s Evan Brown – Qualifies for USGA Junior Amateur, sets sites on PGA Tour

By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times Evan Brown practicing on his home course – Hartefeld National KENNETT SQUARE – At the age of just two years old, Evan Brown already showed a love for the game of golf. Today, this 16 year-old Kennett High School (KHS) junior and honors student has set his sights high. Brown continues his climb within the Junior Golf circuit, and recently qualified...

Costello & Esty introduce ‘CARE for All Veterans Act’

Congressman Ryan Costello (R-PA) Bipartisan legislation would expand care for all caregivers of veterans Washington, DC – Thursday Congressman Ryan Costello (R-PA) and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-CT) introduced HR 2894: the Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion (CARE) for All Veterans Act in an effort to increase access to the current VA Caregiver Support Program to all service-era...

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...

On Stage: Summer concert schedule ‘heats up’ across region

By DENNY DYROFF Staff Writer, The Times The summer concert schedule is in full swing right now and that means there is a tasty smörgåsbord of live music at various venues over the next week that is guaranteed to sate fans’ appetites.

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...

KCSD hosts busy June board meeting

Budget passes, Hritz named KHS principal, MDL K-center curriculum debated By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times KENNETT SQUARE – The Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) board had a busy meeting this week; with several agenda items directly impacting the district’s resources, administration and curriculum. Top items included passing the 2015/2016 operating budget, the announcement...

Kennett Library hosts Home & Garden Tour Saturday

The Home & Garden Day Tour is this Saturday, June 6, and the Kennett Library is also currently holding its popular yearly raffle as a part of the fun. The community is encouraged to stop by and purchase  tickets for chances to win great prizes like a golf outing, a spa day, museum tickets, tasty treats and more. For the first time, this year’s Home & Garden Day Tour will explore the...

Malvern Prep honors class of 2015

June 4 Commencement to bond history and bright futures The presentation of the Kevin J. Fitzpatrick ’81 Senior Class Award to Nick Parente of Lincoln University (second from right) and Brian Rawlins of West Chester (third from right). At left are Steve Valyo ’70, Assistant Head of School, and Christian Talbot, Head of School. At right is the Rev. Jim Flynn, O.S.A., President. Malvern, Pa. –...