Kennett school board to look at additional anti-bullying measures
Residents express concern over increase in anti-immigrant, Hispanic bullying incidents
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, Kennett Times
Community member Francisco Cortes addresses the Kennett Consolidated School Board regarding recent issues of bullying in the district, during Monday night’s Board of Education meeting.
KENNETT SQUARE – Race relations and student bullying were at the forefront...
Old Man Winter takes a bite out of Chesco
Snow totals lower than forecast in some areas, but ice remains a concern
Old Man Winter is throwing a mix of just about everything at Chester County in a late season storm that has paralyzed local roadways and left virtually all local schools and government offices closed — along with a large number of local businesses.
It appears the snowfall amounts may end up a bit lower than advertised —...
Nor’Easter appears headed for Chester County area
Path will determine snowfalls; models say foot-plus of snow likely
Update 4 p.m.: Adds NWS Blizzard Warning.
Updated: 2:30 p.m. With additional information, updated forecast.
Okay, let’s get this out of the way: it’s going to snow Tuesday. Probably a lot. Possibly as much as two feet in some places, if the storm path is right — and later forecast models suggest a dead aim for the county.
As...
McGuire wins CCATO Marshall student award
Nolan McGuire, Kevin Kerr, First Vice President of CCATO and Supervisor at Upper Uwchlan Township, and Dr. Dorothy Ives Dewey the Chair of the Department of Geography and Planning as West Chester University of Pennsylvania and is the Interim Associate Dean of the College of Business and Public Affairs.
West Chester University graduate student Nolan McGuire was named Lewis H. Marshall Awardee by...
Spring ahead, but change batteries, be wary on the road
It’s that time again — we lose an hour of sleep, but gain a precious hour of sunlight in the evening, meaning more time outside and the coming prospect of firing up those grills (Tuesday’s snowstorm forecast notwithstanding) — Daylight Savings Time starts early Sunday, so don’t forget to change your clocks.
But, as usual, there’s a few more things to remember:
State Fire Commissioner...
EM supervisors look to slow Rt. 82 speeders
East Marlborough Supervisors discuss buying a third radar sign for Route 82 to slow speeders.
Longwood Gardens’ fireworks schedule approved with the premiere of new fountains
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – Supervisors approved the purchase of a third radar sign during Monday night’s Township Supervisors’ meeting to address the on-going speeding problem...
So. Chester Co. Police seek missing juvenile
Daniela Hetzel Rojas-Bergara has been missing since the afternoon of March 3.
The Southern Chester County Regional Police Department is investigating a report of missing juvenile who is a voluntary runaway.
On March 6 at 9:22 a.m. police responded to the juvenile’s residence located in the 500 block of Church Road, New Garden . The parents of the juvenile, Daniela Hetzel Rojas-Bergara who is...
49 charged in drug dealing enterprise
A late model BMW allegedly used by drug dealers was confiscated by authorities.
A multi-year operation has led to the arrests of 49 people associated with an alleged drug trafficking organization (DTO) operating out of southern Chester County.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced the charges Tuesday as the result of “Operation Crushed Ice” a joint law enforcement operation...
Kennett Sq. enacts anti-discrimination ordinance
Packed room largely supports move by Borough Council
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Members of the Kennett Square Borough Council and Mayor Matthew Fetick stand with representatives from the Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs after the council voted unanimously to approve the proposed anti-discrimination ordinance, Monday night.
KENNETT SQUARE – Emotions ran high during Monday’s...
Wild game dinner raises funds for Sheriff’s K-9 unit
Chester County deputy sheriffs work their magic in the kitchen for the 2017 Wild Game Dinner.Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh poses with some of the deputies who make the event happen.Welsh (right) listens Chester County Lt. Harry McKinney addresses the crowd.
For the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, “game on” conveys a message that extends beyond the phrase’s familiar use:...
