KACS plans open house to celebrate new resource center

The Grand Opening of the new KACS Resource Center will be held June 15. KENNETT SQUARE — Kennett Area Community Service (KACS), home of the Kennett Food Cupboard, is holding an Open House to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new KACS Resource Center at 138 West Cedar Street, Kennett Square. The event on Wednesday, June 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m is open to the public and will showcase the...

Sudden storm rips through county

Thousands left without power, trees downed A powerful line of thunderstorms raced through Chester County at midday, leaving more than 10,000 people without power  some of whom may not see restoration until Thursday — and various trees and branches down on local roadways. The morning’s bright sunshine and clear skies suddenly gave way to blackened skies and strong winds, gusting up to 45 MPH...

Unionville residents demand village road safety enforcement

Run for Recovery 5K gets approval from supervisors By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times Residents of the Unionville Village section of East Marlborough say not enough is being done to slow and prevent truck traffic through the historic neighborhood. EAST MARLBOROUGH – Truck traffic and speeding along on Route 82 in the village of Unionville was again the top topic of discussion at Monday...

Kennett School District, teachers reach new contract deal

KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Consolidated School District and its teachers formally announced a new five-year contract Tuesday. The KCSD Board of Education voted to approve the deal May 23, just days after the teachers’ union, the Kennett Education Association voted to approve the new pact, on May 18. After six months of talks, the district administration expressed pleasure at the outcome.

KCSD to hold STEM Family Night, June 7

KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Consolidated School District is excited to announce its first annual STEM Family Night to be held at Kennett Middle School on June 7 starting at 6:30pm.   This fun-filled evening was designed to encourage dynamic interactions among family members and increase awareness of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) opportunities in the Kennett Consolidated...

Westtown Road to close for bridge repair

Westtown School is schedule to close Westtown Road between Oak Lane and Westtown Way in Westtown Township, Chester County, on Monday, June 13, through late July, for bridge replacement, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced. During construction, Westtown Road through traffic will be detoured over Route 926 (Street Road) and U.S. 202. Motorists are advised to allow...

Kennett Education Association awards students for excellence

Students from the schools of the Kennett Consolidated School District were given awards for excellence by the Kennett Education Association, Tuesday. The Kennett Education Association (KEA) held its 25th Annual Scholarship and Awards Reception, May 31, to recognize outstanding students for their academic merit and school citizenship. These students represent the excellence that the members of the...

Two injured in plane crash at New Garden field

NEW GARDEN — Two people were hurt when the vintage aircraft they were taking off in suddenly lost power, as they tried to return to the field and clipped a hanger in the process. The two individuals — aged 68 and 70 — were said to have suffered non-life threatening injuries and were transported to Christiana Hospital for treatment. Their names were not released as authorities sought to contact...

Poor weather cancels Memorial Day parades

The poor weather — the remnants of Tropical Storm Betsy — have disrupted plans for local Memorial Day parades in Downingtown and Kennett Square today.

County offers safety tips for Memorial Day weekend

WEST CHESTER — Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. Whether you are traveling or enjoying your backyard barbecue, here are some tips to keep you and your family safe this weekend and all during the summer season. Drive Safely. When you are traveling it’s important to drive safely. Be well rested and alert, and everyone use seat belts. If your plans include drinking alcohol,...