Area students celebrated for practicing good citizenship
Kennett High’s Kiera Judge one of 10 county award-winners
Fellow award-winner Heidi Maria Weston entertains the group of teens selected to win the Chester County Chapter of National Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award.
The Chester County Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) held an awards ceremony earlier this month to spotlight 10...
County displays app-titude for mobile communication
Residents can access plethora of Chesco data on electronic devices
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County employees Rebecca Brain and Frank Cipriano debut the county’s new mobile app at the commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, March 18.
Wondering how to find to the county’s archives? Curious about the cleanliness of that county restaurant you’ve wanted to try? Interested...
New Garden will celebrate 300th birthday this year
Supervisors say event likely to be commemorated in fall
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Interim Township Manager Spence Andress (from left) listens as Supervisors Patrick Little and Randy Geouque discuss provisions of a proposed special events ordinance.
New Garden Township residents have an e-newsletter, a 300th birthday celebration, sewer-rate increases, and improvements to...
Kennett Twp. Police to target aggressive drivers
Department says it will participate in state initiative that begins March 24
The Kennett Township Police Department has announced that it will be participating in aggressive driving enforcement activities as part of the Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement and Education Project, a police news release said.
The first wave of enforcement in 2014 is scheduled from March 24 to May 4. Kennett...
Gunshots reportedly lead to De. man’s arrest
New Garden Police: New Castle man drove drunk, fired unlicensed weapon
Jose Pizano-Ortiz
A New Garden Township officer on patrol on Saturday, March 15, heard gunshots at 2:21 a.m. that subsequently led to the arrest of a Delaware resident, police said.
Police said the officer heard four shots while maintaining a stationary patrol in the 1400 block of Baltimore Pike in the village of Toughkenamon....
Kennett After Prom organizers: Let Friendly’s cook
Proceeds from tabs on Tuesday night will help fund student event
Now that Kennett High’s After Prom has been rescued, organizers are working to make it special.
Toward that end, the public is encouraged to forsake cooking on Tuesday, March 18, and support an activity that helps keep the students and members of the community safe. Kennett High School’s After Prom hopes residents will support...
Popular art fund-raiser draws on Wyeth legacy
Annual sale at Chadds Ford Elementary poised to celebrate 65th year in style
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Artist Shawn Faust (left) displays “Mother’s Day,” the painting he donated to the 65th Annual Chadds Ford Art Sale and Show, as co-chairs Frances Galvin and Lynda Nadin (right) hold “Along the Brandywine” with featured artist J. Wayne Bystrom.
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Kennett Education Foundation continues mission
Group touts $150,000 in STEM contributions, spring fund-raiser, scholarships
The Kennett Education Foundation is seeking support as it continues its mission to enrich students’ experiences.
The Kennett Education Foundation is pleased to announce its annual fund-raiser on Wednesday, April 30, two new scholarships, and the commitment of $150,000 to STEM curriculum at both the middle and high...
PennDOT: Pothole repair to continue on U.S. 202
Crews will also proceed with work on Rt. 52, Wawaset Road, U.S. 1
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the following roadwork in the Kennett and Unionville areas this week – weather permitting – so that motorists can anticipate potential travel delays.
Drivers on U.S. 202 in both directions in Westtown, West Goshen and Birmingham Townships will continue to...
Art Watch: Painting on collage combines old and new
Plus: what’s going on this week in art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Painter Jasmine Alleger will be exhibiting this Thursday March 20th at Galer Estate Winery for a Pop up show from 5-9pm. Alleger combines found materials and photographs with painted objects of everyday subject matter. She writes that “the juxtaposition of collaged material with painted objects is a way to...
