Surviving March Madness
You can’t stop basketball at this time of year, you can only hope to contain it
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
March Madness. It is all consuming over here in the Hockenberry residence. The testosterone swirling in the air is almost palpable. How does a girl schooled in fashion (but not so much in the rules of the game) hang in such a situation?
I’ll tell you how.
1.) ...
Celebrate National Ag Day: Thank a farmer
Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau touts cheapest, safest food in world
In preparation for National Agricultural Day on Tuesday, March 25, the Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau has a message: Year in and year out farmers invest in producing crops and coping with whatever the weather brings, resulting in food that costs Americans less than any other country.
During the last few years, Americans...
New Garden Police charge Phila. man with theft
41-year-old allegedly paid business with cashier’s check he then had canceled
Juan A. Faundez-Apablaza
On Friday, March 14, at 10:45 a.m., the New Garden Police Department received a call from the victim of a theft, advising that Juan A. Faundez-Apablaza, 41, of Philadelphia, had paid their business in the 1000 block of Newark Road for services rendered on Jan. 14 involving an overturned...
Kennett firearm ordinance shot down by courts, can it be fixed?
Drivers may think twice about aggressive driving in Kennett Twp.
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Township Police Chief McCarthy discussing his soon-to-be greater focus on aggressive driving in Kennett Township. Sara Meadows, Kennett Township Clerk, is shown filling in for Township Manager Lisa Moore at the meeting.
The public comment period at the end of an otherwise docile meeting...
New Garden Township to honor police officers
Public invited to annual awards ceremony on Monday, March 24
Saving residents from a burning building and from the dangers of drunk drivers are among the achievements of officers from the New Garden Township Police Department who will be recognized on Monday, March 24.
The department said its annual awards ceremony will honor five officers – one of whom will receive three commendations –...
Working to perpetuate Rebecca Lukens’ legacy
Annual award goes to former BVA intern and longtime open-space advocate
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Molly K. Morrison chats with Susannah Brody, playing the role of Rebecca Lukens, at the Eighth Annual Rebecca Lukens Award ceremony in Coatesville.
Attired in 19th-century Quaker garb, Susannah Brody provided the voice of Rebecca Lukens, and the elegant Graystone Mansion,...
Gala to support therapeutic horse power
Nonprofit provides equestrian therapy to cancer patients
Horse Power for Life, a nonprofit specializing in therapeutic horsemanship programs for cancer patients, will partner with the Exton Vet Clinic and Stanek Veterinary House Calls for the Seventh Annual Pink Horse Shoe Gala on Saturday, April 12.
All proceeds from the fund-raiser will benefit the therapeutic horsemanship programs that have...
Traffic stop reportedly leads to drug arrest
Kennett Square Police: Driver under influence of controlled substance
Kennett Square officers arrested Fermin Gomez-Castillo, 18, of Wilmington, De., following a traffic stop on Tuesday, March 4, at 12:35 a.m. in the 400 block of West State Street, police said. Gomez-Castillo was released to a relative pending a summons from district court on charges that include driving under the influence of...
Nearly 50 dealers lined up for annual Antiques Show
Chester County Historical Society’s popular fund-raiser to be held April 4-6
The 32nd Annual Chester County Antiques Show, a major fund-raiser for the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS), will be held from April 4 to April 6 at the Phelps School in Malvern.
The event, sponsored by PECO, will feature more than 48 renowned dealers from throughout the country, making it a must-see for anyone...
House passes Ross senior respite bill
State Rep. Chris Ross
HARRISBURG – The state House of Representatives approved a bill sponsored by Rep. Chris Ross (R-158) that would establish a licensing program for community respite services, making it easier for senior citizens to receive appropriate transitional care as they age.
“House Bill 1702 would authorize the Department of Aging to license and inspect programs that provide community...
