Kennett Square Police: Scam attempts continuing
Resident reported receiving a letter seeking payment to qualify for $50,000 prize
The scam attempts continue, said Kennett Square police, citing a letter received by a resident in the 300 block of North Lincoln Street on Jan. 9.
Police said the letter stated the resident had won $50,000 and needed to send $1,920 by Western Union or Money Gram for tax purposes in order to claim the prize. An investigation...
Joy in Unionville, tears in Kennett
Indians hold off Blue Demons, 34-17 win league title, playoff berth
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville quarterback Tom Pancoast looks to evade Kennett’s Matt Petrick, during the Indians’ 34-17 win over the Blue Demons, Saturday.
KENNETT SQUARE — Two sidelines, two stories: the pain of loss on one side, and the joy and celebration on the other.
While Unionville was able to...
Enjoy front-row seat at Back Alley Theater
Independent movie series being offered at Kennett Flash
Historic Kennett Square and The Flash are continuing to combine efforts to offer area residents an independent film series.
On Thursday, “Moonrise Kingdom” will be featured at the Back Alley Theater of the Flash. The doors open at 7 p.m., and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m with a $5 admission. This charming film chronicles two “tween”...
Effort to close chapter on e-book ripoffs
Attorney general urging consumers to review proposed settlement
Attorney General Linda Kelly today urged Pennsylvania consumers who use e-books to carefully review information about proposed settlements between state attorneys general and several of the nation’s largest publishing companies.
Kelly said the settlements, which are currently awaiting court approval, include approximately $69 million...
Kennett Township audits no longer a mystery
Review of 2009, 2010 financial records comes up clean
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
In business Monday night, Supervisors Robert A. Hammaker (left) and Michael E. Elling received a favorable report on the 2009 and 2010 township audits.
With an illustrious past that includes the Battle of the Brandywine and the Underground Railroad, Kennett Township has seen its share of skirmishes,...
County observing Mental Illness Awareness Week
Educational materials will be available at multiple locations
Chester County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Terence Farrell and Kathi Cozzone will issue a proclamation on Tuesday to spotlight National Mental Illness Awareness Week.
Chester County will recognize National Mental Illness Awareness Week, which begins today, with many local activities to promote insight and treatment options,...
Back Alley Theater gets front billing in Kennett
Independent Movie Series returns to borough tomorrow night at Flash
“Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” will be shown tomorrow night at the Kennett Flash, part of the Back Alley Theater and Independent Movie Series.
A bargain film with borough ambience is back, courtesy of Historic Kennett Square and the Kennett Flash, which are reintroducing the Back Alley Theater and the Independent Movie...
Feds deem county set to handle disaster
The Center for Disease Control’s Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) has large quantities of medicine and medical supplies to protect the American public if there is a public health emergency (terrorist attack, flu outbreak, earthquake) severe enough to cause local supplies to run out.
For second year in row, county gets perfect score on readiness assessment
Just in time for National...
Camp runs gamut from zip-lining to scuba-diving
Weeklong state-police program features myriad activities for Chester County youth
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
About 100 young participants experienced Chester County’s 2012 Camp Cadet program, held this year at Camp Saginaw in New London Township.
On Friday, a group of 100 young people proudly passed muster as the 2012 Chester County Camp Cadet hosted its graduation ceremony.
The...
Tickets on sale for Kennett Brewfest 2012
Approximately 70 breweries expected for area’s premier beer-bash on Sept. 29
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE — Historic Kennett Square has something special brewing for late September: Kennett Square’s foremost potent-potable celebration, Brewfest.
“Brewfest is a fundraiser for Historic Kennett Square,” Event Chairman Jeff Norman said. “It’s...
