The tricks of treats
Yes, even dentists (some of us) eat candy, here’s how to minimize the damage
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
It’s that time again. The onslaught of orange and black packaging and the mountains of Halloween candy awaiting purchase. One would think those of us in the dental profession have a vendetta against this sort of thing. Here’s the inside scoop – every...
Kennett Square honored for financial reporting
Borough Manager Brant Kucera resigns, takes position in Oregon
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
Kennett Square Borough Manager Brant Kucera, left, who submitted his resignation letter on Monday night, discusses the Borough’s 2014 Capital Development Plan with Council President Leon Spencer at a meeting of the Borough Council, Monday night.
At Monday night’s Borough Council meeting, Don...
County officials reveal VISTA 2025 economic development plan
MALVERN — Chester County government officials joined with key business leaders, educators and non-profit executives Tuesday in announcing VISTA 2025, a 10-year economic development plan that includes more than 180 strategies that will balance the county’s future economic progress with preservation.
The plan, put together by a unique public-private partnership, is the product of a nine month...
Dansko hosts Meehan, Lawrence for tour
Elected officials get close up look at high tech Chester County business
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan, Dansko’s Co-Founder & COEE -Peter Kjellerup along with Sal Agati – Executive Vice President of Design & Global Sourcing discuss Dansko quality and design inside headquarters, during a recent tour of Dansko’s West grove facility.
WEST GROVE...
Wyeth studio designated as landmark
Andrew Wyeth’s Chadds Ford studio, where he painted for nearly a half century, was designation as a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service, Monday.
CHADDS FORD — The studio of legendary local artist Andrew Wyeth was named as a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service, Monday.
This designation for the studio follows that of the two other properties owned and...
New Garden police seek robbery suspects
NEW GARDEN — The township Police Department is seeking a pair of suspects related to a distraction style residential burglary that occurred on Ewart Road Friday afternoon.
The homeowner involved told police that a white male (Suspect #1) came to the door and asked him to show him where the property lines were on the east side of his residence. This suspect advised he was doing tree work for...
Ross announces grant for Kennett Senior Center
KENNETT SQUARE — State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158) announced last week that the Kennett Area Senior Center will receive a state grant as part of a $2 million statewide plan to modernize senior centers across the Commonwealth.
“The Kennett Area Senior Center will be receiving a Senior Community Center Grant of more than $64,000 for volunteer coordinator initiatives,” Ross said in a statement. “This...
The silliest of silly seasons cranks up
Playing the Walker ‘blame game’ and hijinks in the Sixth race
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
It’s just one month until election day and the gloves have come off, from dueling ads (of questionable veracity at times), protests, endorsements, temper tantrums and worst of all: the lawyers have been unleashed.
So, in other words, it’s a pretty typical October, when politics goes from...
A ‘marked’ change in thinking about tattoos
Or, how I learned to stop worrying and love my new ink
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Ummmm, sit down, friends. I need to confess a little something. Remember how I wrote about tattoos (not once, but TWICE) and how I never much cared for them?
Well………………………………….
I had a lunchtime margarita (OK, two, but who’s counting?) during a weekend trip to NYC with my...
Unionville overpowers Kennett, 42-7
Demons hang tough, but Indians dominate second half
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville’s Austin Hofmann-Reardon loses the handle on the ball just short of the goal line, but Indians’ Brandon Boon (29) was able to jump on the ball for the score, as Unionville defeated Kennett, 24-7, Thursday night. Jim Gill photo.
KENNETT SQUARE — It was a bit of a tale of two halves, when...
