Kennett Colts win Chesco Jr. American Legion Championships

Back Row (L-R) Coach Joe Illgas, Stevie DeNucci, Noah Kirkland, Joe Love, Joe Zubillaga, David Mercner, Nate Talley, Coach John Narcise, Coach Steve DeNucci Front Row (L-R): Brandon DiCamillo, Will Prysock, Jack Adams, Robbie Schofield, Zack Kennedy, Jack Mullen KENNETT SQUARE – The Kennett Colts competing in the Junior American Legion Baseball Association finished the regular season with...

What makes someone a hero?

Caitlin Jenner shows courage deserving of the Ashe award By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Lots of people have lots to say about Caitlyn Jenner. What bothers me the most are the backward, bigoted people who have lots to say. But, that always seems to be par for the course, doesn’t it? I have not been in my graduate program very long, and I am by no means qualifying myself as an expert...

Longwood promotes Wells to lieutenant

Longwood Fire Company’s Mike Wells seen on a recent fire call. Wells was promoted to lieutenant by the company. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Mike Wells, this year’s winner of the prestigious Jim McGovern Service Award, has been promoted to lieutenant. “Mike is a dedicated firefighter and has greatly contributed to the safety of our citizens by his hard work,” said Longwood Fire Chief A. J....

What To Do: Turks Head Music fest

Kimberton Fair starts Monday; Lancaster Jazz fest gets swinging By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Phyllis Chapel is among the many artists performing at the annual Turks head Festival in West Chester. The Turk’s Head Music Festival in West Chester (Everhart Park, Bradford Avenue and Everhart Street, West Chester, 610-436-9010, http://www.turksheadfestival.com) just keeps motoring on year-after-year...

KCSD announces 3 principals; projects on target, fees hold

Personnel changes highlighted at Board of Education meeting By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times KMS new principal, Lorenzo DeAngelis, along with his wife Alison, and sons Luca (L) and Domenic (R). KENNETT SQUARE – Monday’s meeting of the Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) Board, while succinct, contained several important agenda items impacting the long-term direction of district...

On Stage: Nalani & Serina poised for the big time

Also, Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival tops bill for local events By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Rising twin sister act Nalani & Sarina play the Fourth Annual Ladybug Music Festival this weekend. Over the years, I’ve seen many memorable concerts including the Who playing “Tommy” at Woodstock with the sun rising behind the stage and Jimi Hendrix almost blowing the roof...

The meaning of mindfulness in the work place

Tips to find and keep calm, even when stress threatens to overwhelm you By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times Work is stressful for all of us. But how is it that we all seem to have that one colleague who’s always able to stay calm, even during the most challenging days? Chances are they’re practicing mindfulness. So, what is mindfulness, and how does it help in the workplace? Mindfulness...

Achenbach appointed as county’s new HR head

Michelle Achenbach WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners have appointed Michelle Achenbach, PHR, as Director of Human Resources and Performance Management for the County of Chester. She replaces Dr. Karen Florentine. “In addition to facilitating the hiring and development of a highly effective workforce, our HR department maintains a fiscally responsible health care program, achieved...

Keystone recognizes Chester County’s Shining Stars

Alexandra Esparza Rodriguez, a student at Kennett Middle School is just one of dozens of Chester County students recognized as Shining Star by Keystone federal Credit Union.. WEST CHESTER —Keystone Federal Credit Union announces the winners in the Eighth Annual “Shining Star” Awards. The award was created to recognize students who have shown a noticeable improvement in academic performance,...

Mushroom Festival now accepting Cook-off entries

Kathleen Harmon’s Mushroom Taquitos won first place at last year’s Mushroom Cook-off. KENNETT SQUARE — Mushrooms are the star of the Mushroom Festival’s Amateur Mushroom Appetizer Cook-Off. The challenge for home cooks is to create an appetizer featuring the mushrooms that are commercially grown in Kennett Square, such as button, crimini, portabella, oyster, maitake, and/or...