Second drink allegedly didn’t come fast enough

New Garden police say impatient patron cited for disorderly conduct  Jennifer Schappert On Sunday, May 11, at 7:18 p.m., New Garden police officers were dispatched to the 8900 block of Gap Newport Pike for the report of an unruly patron who refused to leave when asked, police said. Upon arrival, officers contact was made with the business owner, who said that Jennifer Schappert, 42, of Landenberg,...

What to do: Battle of Brandywine, art, music and more

A wide range of exciting events to overfill your May weekend By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times A busy weekend of activities might just be topped by the reenactment of The Battle of Shady Hollow will be reenacted this weekend in Birmingham Township. “On Hallowed Ground,” the re-enactment of the 1777 Battle of Sandy Hollow, is scheduled to be held on May 17 and 18 at Sandy Hollow Heritage...

Indian Hannah earns new high-visibility venue

Monument re-dedicated at location outside Longwood Gardens By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Paul B. Redman, director of Longwood Gardens, explains what led to the relocation and rededication of the Indian Hannah monument. With a reverence for the past and an eye to the future, state and local officials gathered at the entrance to Longwood Gardens on Thursday, May 15, to re-dedicate...

Body-sculpting DVDs allegedly fit for trash

Pirated materials also pose risk of viruses, customs officials say Customs agents seized boxes of counterfeit BeachBody DVDs. Photo courtesy of U.S. Customs and Border Protection PHILADELPHIA – The unofficial start to summer arrives in about two weeks, and as is customary, people are feverishly working on sculpting and toning their summer physique. Unfortunately, disreputable organizations...

Man accused of fatally clubbing pet rooster

Police say West Bradford resident, 63, charged with animal cruelty A 63-year-old West Bradford Township man who allegedly disliked a woman’s pet rooster decided to take matters into his own hands when she declined to remove it from her property in the 1300 block of Cresmont Drive, said state police from the Embreeville barracks. Police said Telford E. Blevins grabbed his metal baseball bat...

‘No-hit’ wonder Aztec Two Step at The Flash, Fri.

No chart-toppers, but still a long-time fan favorite By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times Aztec Two-Step brings their unique sound to The Flash in Kennett Square, May 16. There are a number of musical acts — a very large number — that can be classified as “One Hit Wonders.” The roster spans the decades from the 1950s to the 2010s and ranges from Ivory Joe Hunter with his 1956...

Exton library celebrating do-it-yourselfers

Family-friendly Mini Maker Fair scheduled for Saturday On Saturday, May 17, the Chester County Library in Exton will be holding its Fourth Annual Community Day, and for the second year in the a row, the theme will be a Mini Maker Fair – a place to celebrate the process of learning and doing. It will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Last year, the Chester County Library’s Mini Maker Fair attracted...

D.A.: County worker embezzled over $5,000

Former employee in Treasurer’s Office arraigned on multiple charges By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Sean H. Patterson An employee of the Chester County Treasurer’s Office faces charges stemming from the alleged embezzlement of over $5,000 from his office, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said on Wednesday, May 14, in a news release. Hogan said Sean H. Patterson,...

Public invited to become ‘Force of Nature’

Natural Lands Trust recruiting volunteers for environmental program  MEDIA – Natural Lands Trust (NLT) is accepting applications for its fourth “Force of Nature” volunteer training program, which educates and trains participants to serve as volunteer project leaders and ambassadors for the regional land conservation organization, a trust news release said. “More than 60 years ago,...

Math stars celebrated at school board meeting

More than two dozen elementary students honored  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Some of the elementary-school math winners show off their certificates after the presentation at the school board meeting. Elementary students dubbed “future scientists and engineers” by the Kennett Consolidated School District superintendent generated applause Monday night at the school board’s...