New Garden police seek info on CVS theft
New Garden police are seeking information about these two men, linked to a theft of $3,000 in cosmetics from a CVS store, Wednesday.
NEW GARDEN — Township police are looking for help from the public to apprehend two men who allegedly robbed a CVS of some some $3,000 in products, Wednesday.
Police said the two entered and left the store, located at the intersection of Gap Newport Pike and Newark...
Northbrook Marketplace hosts Paws-4-Vets Christmas tree sale
No ‘bones about it’ – this sale helps change lives
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON – The Paws4Vets program invites the community to consider helping disabled Veterans receive therapy dogs when purchasing their Christmas trees this year.
Photo compliments of Joan Brady Photography
The tree sale lot, located on the idyllic property of Northbrook Marketplace, 1805...
Tis’ the season for finalizing municipal budgets
East Marlborough OKs 2015 budget; fire tax increases by .10 mils, other rates hold steady
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Township Board of Supervisors’ meeting on Monday night was held with a successful outcome of an approved budget for 2015. The good news for township residents – the real estate (1.05 mils), library (.183 mils) and open space (.2 mils)...
Kennett Sq.: focus on new police officer, National Night Out
Winterfest to be held Feb. 28, 12:30 to 4 p.m.
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
At Monday’s Council meeting, Kennett Square Borough Mayor Matthew Fetick (left) administers the oath of office to new Kennett Square Police Department officer Donald Matthew (Matt) Creighton (right), a former state trooper and U.S. armed services veteran. Creighton’s wife, Leslie, holds the Bible as...
As roundabout nears completion, focus turns to Rt. 926 bridge
School officials, residents, business owners push for expedited replacement of bridge over Brandywine
Updated: 6:20 p.m. add Sen. Pileggi comments
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Although months behind schedule, it appears that the Rt. 52 roundabout is nearing completion, causing local officials and residents to turn their attention to the planned Route 926 bridge replacement, seeking an expedited...
A hero’s welcome home – 43 years later
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Troop 31’s Ray Coe honored at last for honorable military & community service
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
PENNSBURY – For Ray Coe, the experience of returning home from the Vietnam War was a far cry from the jubilant and packed Hillendale Elementary gymnasium; filled with patriotic well-wishers, who gathered to witness the long...
New ‘Family Promise’ seeks Giving Tuesday support
A new non-profit organization named “Family Promise” is coming to southern Chester County. Online donations received by United Way of Southern Chester County specifically on “Giving Tuesday”, December 2nd, can be made by going to http://UnitedWaySCC.org/GIVE.aspx. Call 484-883-3110 for any assistance needed.
Family Promise of Southern Chester County (FP-SCC) was conceived during the spring...
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Giddyap…WHOAH!…Lauren Evans, Westtown Friends 9th grader & member, Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire Foxhounds Pony Club (and her horse, ‘Bada-Bling’)...
High School memories remind us how far we’ve come
We may be a bit older, but we’re wiser for the journey
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Last night was my 25th high school reunion. That is painful to type out in black and white. How is it possible that a QUARTER of a CENTURY has gone by? Putting it that way makes it sound even more horrifying.
There was a bright spot, however. My girlfriend Sharon pointed out that enduring our...
What To Do: Patriot’s Day in Chadds Ford
And….Santa comes to Kennett, rides helicopters and trains to kick off holiday season
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The annual “Patriot’s Day” celebration will be held Saturdayat the Brandywine Battlefield in Chads Ford.
On November 29, it will be time to celebrate “Patriot’s Day” which is not to be confused with “Patriot Day” or “Patriots’ Day” or a day to...
