On Stage: Youth is served at Flash Music Challenge
Eight local bands to battle at Kennett venue, Sat. & Sun.
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The Floats are among eight local bands taking part in the “The Summer Music Challenge — Battle of the Bands” at The Flash in Kennett this weekend.
Many of the area’s music venues are taking a little break over the Independence Day holiday but not The Flash.
The Flash (102 Sycamore...
Police Blotter: Two hurt in Cypress crash
KENNETT SQUARE — Borough police said two people were injured in a serious car accident, in the early morning hours Sunday on West Cypress Street.
Police said an SUV was allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed, eastbound, when it went off the roadway and hit a utility pole. After striking the pole, the vehicle overturned and spun, police said, ejecting one of the occupants. The vehicle then...
Stroud offers assistance to Chester County farmers
AVONDALE — Stroud Water Research Center’s Watershed Restoration Group and the Chester County Conservation District (CCCD) agreed to provide conservation plans, manure management plans, Mushroom Farm Environmental Management Plans, forested stream buffers and other Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Chester County farmers.
Conservation plans help farmers meet state and federal regulations...
Chamber of Business & Industry endorses three
Corbin, Hennessey, Walker earn group’s nod
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry this week announced its endorsement of three Chester County State Legislative candidates: incumbents Becky Corbin of the 157th District and Tim Hennessey of the 26th District as well as Cuyler Walker, who is seeking to replace State Rep. Chris Ross, who is not seeking reelection in the 158th District.
All...
Kennett artist’s work to be highlighted at World Meeting of Families
Neilson Carlin at work in his Kennett Square studio.
KENNETT SQUARE — Kennett Square artist Neilson Carlin has been commissioned to create the focal artwork for the Eighth World Meeting of Families to be held in Philadelphia, Sept. 22 to 27, 2015.
Carlin was contacted by Bishop John McIntyre and commissioned by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to create a painting of the Holy Family for the...
West Nile found in Chester Co. mosquitos
The Chester County Health Department is informing residents that mosquito samples collected in Uwchlan Township on June 24 have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).
This is the first positive mosquito sample identified in Chester County for the 2014 season. The mosquito traps are placed in various locations in the County as part of routine surveillance by Health Department officials. The...
New summer reading program targets in-need kids
Kennett focuses efforts on young, struggling readers with summer program
By Kim Chiomento, Correspondent, The Times
Educators in the Kennett Consolidated School District are using a new program to keep kids reading over the summer.
KENNETT — Tracey Marino, the Principal at Greenwood Elementary, is passionate about mitigating summer learning loss. She has turned her passion into developing a...
KHS athletes to continue playing in college
Kennett High School athletes (1st row, l-r) Katie DeStefano, Sydney Eckert, Mackenzie Jaros, (2nd row, l-r): Brett Rose, Cory Tomasetti, and Lucio Pizzini will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.
KENNETT SQUARE — A number of Kennett High School 2014 graduates will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. From private colleges to large state universities, six...
Senate committee backs local graduation requirements
WEST CHESTER – State Sen. Andy Dinniman announced that the Senate Education Committee voted 8-2 Friday to return control of high school graduation requirements to local school districts.
“This is a victory for so many students, parents, teachers and education advocates throughout the Commonwealth and especially here in Chester County, which has become the epicenter of the movement against make-or-break...
Stroud seeks volunteers for focus group
AVONDALE. – Stroud Water Research Center, a Chester County nonprofit focused on freshwater research, environmental education and watershed restoration, is seeking regional volunteers to participate in a focus group study, July 15, as part of its strategic planning process.
Focus group participants will share their thoughts and opinions about effective ways to engage the community for public...
