Fair DistrictsPA forum takes on Gerrymandering
Carol Kuniholm, Chair of Fair Districts PA, addressing the audience, Wednesday night at West Chester Henderson High School.
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
WEST CHESTER – Political strategist Karl Rove once said, “He who can control redistricting can control Congress.” At her presentation Wednesday at Henderson High School, Fair Districts PA Chair Carol Kuniholm used this quote to...
Deputy celebrates 30 years in Sheriff’s office
Hercules “Herc” Avello
WEST CHESTER — More than three decades ago, an unlikely confluence of regional influences – mushrooms, the Wyeths, and a passel of crooks – redefined a Kennett Square resident’s career path.
Hercules “Herc” Avello, who marked his 30th anniversary with the Chester County Sheriff’s Office last month, said he expected to follow his father’s footsteps into...
Bowden announces run for Kennett school board
Mark Bowden
KENNETT SQUARE — Mark Bowden, the bestselling author of “Black Hawk Down” and other titles, announced Tuesday he is running for a seat on the Kennett Consolidated School District Board this year.
A resident of Kennett Square Borough, Bowden is seeking the open seat for the borough on nine-member board, and plans to cross-file to run in both the Democratic and a Republican primaries...
GOP, Dems endorse county-wide, judicial slates
The focus on county elections in 2017 has already begun with both county party committees announcing slates of endorsed candidates for county-wide races, judicial retention and district justice races.
The Democrats met Wednesday and issued the following endorsements:
Kennett detective honored; police union recognized
Potential for growth of police dept. discussed
By Eliza Mohler, Correspondent, Kennett Times
Kennett Township Detective Amanda Wenrich (right) receiving a special commendation from Chief of Police Lydell Nolt for her extensive work on a home burglary investigation, which led to the arrest of the suspects.
KENNETT – Much of the discussion at the Wednesday night meeting of the Kennett Township...
After The Bell celebrates 5000th student
After The Bell celebrated serving its 5000th student on Tuesday. Pictured with the students is Executive Director Kathleen Do and Dori Carson, Program Director.
NEW GARDEN — Smiles abounded as After-The-Bell celebrated welcoming its 5,000th student into the unique after-school program, Tuesday.
In honor of the mission of the organization’s founders, no child or family has ever had to...
Commissioners get to heart of the matter, get CPR lesson
Harry Moore, Deputy Director of Field Services for the Chester County Department of Emergency Services (far left) instructs Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell, Michelle Kichline and Kathi Cozzone in hands-only CPR.
WEST CHESTER — In Chester County, on Valentine’s Day, it’s all about the heart.
To further emphasize their proclamation of support for American Heart Month, the Chester...
KCSD sees tax hike likely for 2017-18 budget
The Kennett Consolidated School District Board of Education in session, Monday night.
Slow real estate rebound, charter school hit cited as causes
By Eliza Mohler, Correspondent, Kennett Times
KENNETT SQUARE – Monday night’s board meeting of the Kennett Consolidated School District saw the release of the preliminary 2017-2018 budget for the district, which includes a proposed tax increase...
State Police warn on Valentine’s ‘Sweetheart’ scams
In recognition of Valentine’s Day, the Pennsylvania State Police reminds the public – particularly users of dating and matchmaking websites – to protect themselves against online sweetheart scams.
Also referred to as a romance scam, the sweetheart scam is a common way for thieves to trick strangers into sending them large amounts of cash. The perpetrator typically preys on the loneliness...
Officials: 8,000 lbs of prescription drugs collected in 2016
At one of the collection boxes, from left to right: Chief John Narcise, Willistown Supervisor Bill Shoemaker, Paoli Hospital President Jim Paradis, District Attorney Tom Hogan, Willistown Supervisor Bob Lange, and Willistown Township Manager Dave Burman.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced that more than 8,000 pounds of prescription drugs were collected in 2016 through the Chester...
