Group aims to foster community in Kennett area
“Bridging the Community” will meet Sept. 11 at the Kennett Square Police Station.
The public is invited to join a group of Kennett-area citizens committed to “Bridging the Community” on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Kennett Square Police Station.
This community group, which has been meeting since 1998, promotes the philosophy of creating a peaceful, progressive and inclusive community. ...
County offering citizens free emergency training
Course is designed to make residents better prepared to handle catastrophes
During the last CERT course, the Chester County Public Training Center was a hub of activity as emergency services workers went about their routines as instructors helped trainees respond to a simulated rescue of a person trapped by a collapsed building.
The county is inviting citizens to receive free training that will...
PECO: Working to keep power lines out of trees
Utility says New Garden Township on upcoming schedule
Peco said crews began working on pruning and selective tree removal in mid-August and will continue through December.
PECO wants residents in New Garden Township residents to know that it is working to keep them out of the dark.
Pruning and selective tree removal is being performed in these areas as part of a $1.7 million investment along...
PennDOT: Roadwork may cause traffic delay
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants motorists to be aware of roadwork in the area that may cause traffic delays.
On Monday and Tuesday, crews from Peco Energy will be working on utility installation on Baltimore Pike between Reese Street and Penn Green Road in New Garden Township. The work, which will be done from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will result in lane restrictions.
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Register now for Mushroom Festival events
Two volunteers share a moment with Fun Gus, the official mascot of The Mushroom festival, during the 2012 event.
KENNETT SQUARE —Virtually everyone knows that the annual Mushroom Festival means food, fun, music and more on the lively streets of the borough.
But did you know that you can register ahead to add to an already exciting experience?
In addition to the main two-day festival, there...
Brandywine Polo fights back after tornado
With 33 stalls out of use, club seeks help to rebuild barn
By Nicole Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
A tornado ripped the roof off the barn on the Brandywine Polo Club property.
NEW GARDEN – Last April, tragedy struck the Brandywine Polo Club when tornado-force winds ripped the roof off its main barn.
There were no horses in the barn at the time, as the polo season hadn’t begun yet, but because...
Football program tackling new fund-raiser
Organizers hope revenue will spring from mattress sales
The Kennett High School Football Program hopes to provide sweet dreams with this fund-raiser – for residents and its upcoming season.
Not content to tackle their finances lying down, the program is hosting its First Annual Mattress Sale Fundraiser on Sunday, in the high school gym from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Twenty different mattress sets will...
Camp Dreamcatcher seeking volunteers
Weeklong program for HIV/AIDS-impacted youth begins Sunday
Founded in 1996, Camp Dreamcatcher serves HIV/AIDS-impacted youth, providing innovative leadership programs for participants. Now the Kennett Square-based nonprofit is seeking volunteers to help during registration on Sunday or during recreational programming throughout the camp week.
The 2013 camp will be held Aug. 18-24 at Camp Saginaw...
LaBare named Longwood Fire Co. captain
Mert LaBare is the new captain of Longwood Fire Company.
KENNETT — Mert LaBare of Kennett Township has been named the new Captain of Longwood Fire Company.
“Longwood provides valuable services to the community and I’m honored to have an opportunity to contribute by being captain,” LaBare said. “We’re here to serve people in need.”
LaBare said six years ago he became associated...
Old Fiddlers’ Picnic marks 85th year, Saturday
This year’s event will be held at Hibernia County Park
The Fiddlers’ Picnic will feature the Old Fiddlers’ House Band.
On Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, Hibernia County Park will come alive as hundreds of musicians and music lovers gather to celebrate traditional music at the 85th annual Chester County Old Fiddlers’ Picnic.
The rain date is Sunday, August...
