BSA Pack 60 holds annual Pinewood Derby
Scouting tradition alive & well in KSQ
Tiger Scouts check out Pack 60’s Pinewood Derby cars to make their selection for ‘Coolest Car.’
From a block of pine, four wheels and four nails as axles, Cub Scouts from Kennett Square’s Pack 60 were asked to design and build a race car for its annual Pinewood Derby. A staple of the Cub Scout year, the Pinewood Derby is, “a wholesome...
KHS’ After Prom strives to keep teens safe
Committee to hold Buckley’s fundraiser this week, Times announces donation incentive
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT – The Kennett High School (KHS) After Prom Committee is working to raise $25,000 for its annual After Prom Party. The ‘Party of the Year’ will be held 11 PM Friday, April 24, thru 5 AM Saturday, April 25, 2015 at KHS; and is a free venue for hundreds...
Ringing in the New Year – ‘Chester County style’
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By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
The now nationally-famous, giant illuminated ‘Midnight in the Square’ mushroom leading Chester County’s countdown to 2015.
KENNETT SQUARE — Mushroom mania was alive and well during the second annual ‘Midnight in the Square’ New Year’s Eve celebration.
Thousands of revelers, of all ages,...
Cavalcade Honor Band arrives in Pasadena
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Honor Band performing “Pass & Review” at Band Fest – Pasadena
PASADENA, CA – 154 members of the Cavalcade Tournament of Roses Honor Band and their families arrived this week in Pasadena. The Times is pleased to share just a few of the pictures local families have sent to us capturing the excitement as the Band embarks on the...
Photos of pets with Santa at TCHS, Nov 29
The Veterinary Science program at the Technical College High School is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of veterinary medicine. Students interact with animals in and out of the classroom, job shadow and attend clinics with local veterinarians.
DOWNINGTOWN — On Saturday, Nov. 29, the Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus Veterinary Science and Early Childhood...
Letter: voters being disenfranchised in Chester County
To the Editor,
Cuyler Walker, the winner of the Republican primary for the 158th State House of Representatives, withdrew his name more than a month after the deadline for withdrawing had passed. He cited personal reasons. A Republican Commonwealth Court judge allowed this even though the election laws in Pennsylvania are clear on the matter. The runner up in that primary was NOT chosen by...
80th running Pa. Hunt Club, Nov. 2
Horse racing, food, fun and more will again be on tap at the 80th annual Pennsylvania Hunt Club event, Nov. 2 in Willowdale.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Celebrate the 80th running of the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup with an exciting day of steeplechase racing on Sunday, Nov. 2 in the beautiful Unionville countryside.
Bring family and friends to enjoy the fall foliage, watch as Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire Foxhounds...
Police Blotter: assault, threats
NEW GARDEN — A Kennett Square man was charged with simple assault and making terroristic threats, after police said, he threatened and then punched a township man, July 13.
Police said Alfredo Arizaga, 20, approached a man on the 500 block of Buena Vista Drive, who police did not identify, and told him “you’re dead” and then punched him in the face and neck when the man attempted...
Public invited to become ‘Force of Nature’
Natural Lands Trust recruiting volunteers for environmental program
MEDIA – Natural Lands Trust (NLT) is accepting applications for its fourth “Force of Nature” volunteer training program, which educates and trains participants to serve as volunteer project leaders and ambassadors for the regional land conservation organization, a trust news release said.
“More than 60 years ago,...
Two Kennett Square men accused of heroin-dealing
Police: More than 220 packets of drug were among illicit substances found
Eldon Ross
Kennett Square Police said two Kennett Square men face multiple charges after investigators found them with over 220 individual packets of heroin, illegally possessed prescription medication, Ecstasy, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
Police said they investigation began on March 23, at approximately 9:30 p.m....
