Newest county detective learned trade in New Garden

After becoming expert in So. Chester County gang activity, Nangle tapped to join county detectives By Kathleen Brady Shea, Special to KennettTimes.com Chester County Detective Joseph Nangle WEST CHESTER — He started tinkering with TV innards before exploring the inner workings of Hispanic gangs, an expertise that served him well after authorities deemed a December double homicide in Avondale...

Romney comes to southern Chester County

Likely GOP presidential nominee talks economy, women’s issues in speech at Mendenhall Inn By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney — the likely Republican nominee for president — speaks at Tuesday night's Chester County Republican Committee Spring Dinner, after being introduced by U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA). PENNSBURY — Just...

Libert and Fox swim at state championship, Fox claims medal

Kennett's Delaney Fox had already claimed a state medal and is looking for more. Blue Demons seniors take to the pool at states By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com LEWISBURG—The PIAA state swimming and diving championships are underway on the campus of Bucknell University. On  boy’s side of the docket, Blue Demons senior Keith Libert swam a time of 54.32 in the 100-yard backstroke,...

Kennett Square Police Blotter, March 9

KENNETT SQUARE — Borough police report the following police reports in recent days: • DUI — Kennett Square Police arrested Juan Juarez Gutierrez, 40, of Wilmington, DE and charged him with DUI following a traffic stop on Sunday 3/4/12 at 10:15 PM in the 500 block of West State Street.  Juarez-Gutierrez was released pending summons from District Court. • Drug Possession — The Kennett...

Fox and Blue Demons hit the pool at LaSalle

Kennett swimmers look forward to districts in Philadelphia  By Dave Conard  Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com Kennett captain Delaney Fox will be competing in multiple events during the district meet at LaSalle University PHILADELPHIA—It’s that time of year again, as people everywhere start to think about spring and begin looking forward to planning day trips to the city, days lounging poolside...

Blue Demons attempt to pluck a win from Falcons as districts get underway

Pennsbury may be 11-0 at home this season, but Kennett is not intimidated   By  Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com Kobayashi and company will need an all out effort against the play off proven Falcons LEVITTOWN—Boy’s basketball-The number 25 seeded Blue Demons (14-8) will have their hands as they compete in the PIAA Class AAAA District One playoff that will, get underway tonight...

Ganly wins New Year’s Run

Johnathon Ganly KENNETT SQUARE — The fourth Annual New Years Day Run was held at Anson B. Nixon Park on an unusually warm winter day.  Johnathon Ganly of Kennett led the 60 participants to first place overall. (20:52) Erinn Menninger of Unionville was first woman and second overall. (Erinn set the woman’s course record 20:59)  The race was 3 miles for the  runners and 1.5 miles for the...

United Way turning to volunteerism to fill gaps

With money increasingly tight, time donated could make up the difference By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com KENNETT SQUARE — Giving isn’t always about money. As the United Way of Southern Chester County ramps up its 2011-12 fundraising campaign, the leaders of the organization say they know couple of things: as pleased as they are to have met their fundraising goals last year, those numbers...

Demons clip Eagles’ wings, 53-23

Anthony Torello evades a Chidester defender as he helped lead Kennett to a rout over Chichester, Saturday.
Kennett High’s football juggernaut continues to steamroll over the competition, this time flattening the Chichester Eagles By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT SQUARE — It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…for Kennett and Chichester, respectively. After the cancellation of Friday night’s game due to inclement weather, the Blue Demons took to the...

Ordinance requires homeowners’ consent for hunters

 A new ordinance enacted by Kennett Township requires hunters to obtain written consent from property owners whose lands are being traversed By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT — The list of safety measures has been lengthened for local deer hunters as the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors enacted a new hunting ordinance Monday night geared toward protecting local...