Houghton announces bid to take on Pitts
London Grove Democrat cites his record on agriculture, bi-partisanship
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Former State Representative Tom Houghton makes a point about his record of working across the aisle, in announcing Monday that he would take on veteran U.S. Rep Joe Pitts in the race for the 16th District Congressional seat.
WEST HEMPFIELD — In a frosty Lancaster barn full of hay, former State...
Spur warm thoughts with summer camp plans
Brandywine Valley YMCAs holding open houses to showcase kids’ choices
Perhaps thinking about summer camp will add some warmth to parents’ lives during this frigid weather. The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley is holding Camp Open Houses to facilitate that thought process.
Upcoming dates include Feb. 9 at the Jennersville YMCA in West Grove, the Kennett Area YMCA in Kennett Square, and the...
Borough father sentenced for illegal drug sales
He, wife both convicted of child endangerment
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Charles H. Glasco
A series of drug purchases last spring gave Kennett Square Police reason to seek a search warrant at a borough residence, where investigators found an infant in a bouncy seat surrounded dirty diapers, discarded hotdogs, illegal narcotics and paraphernalia, court records said.
The...
Implementation of school safety grant expedited
Funding was announced last week; officer begins new position this week
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Kennett Square and school officials are wasting no time in taking advantage of a state grant announced last week.
The borough’s Police Department and Kennett Consolidated School District were among the winners of funding for a school resource officer. “This grant in the...
Galer Estate Winery honored again
Awarded 2 Double Gold Medals and designated as best wines in Pennsylvania
The gang at Galer Estate celebrates even more honors for their Chester County grown wines.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery was recently awarded two “Double Gold – Best in Appellation” designations from Appellation America in Napa California. Galer Estate 2010 Cabernet Franc and 2012 Pinot Gris...
Kennett Chocolate Festival set to whet cravings
Popular fund-raiser for United Way will be held Feb. 9 at Kennett High
Attention chocoholics: The Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival is seeking creators as well as cravers for its popular fund-raiser.
Those who have a coveted chocolate cake, candy, cupcake, brownie, or cookie recipe can compete for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights. The competition is open to professionals, amateurs and...
PennDOT: Construction planned on Kennett Pike
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the following roadwork in the area for the upcoming week so that motorists can anticipate travel delays.
Crews will be working on utility installation on Kennett Pike in Kennett Township on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and Thursday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lane restrictions will be in effect between Maple Lane and Hamorton Cutoff...
Don’t ‘dye’ for a bargain
With drug-store hair dye kits — especially those on sale — you get what you pay for
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
This is what happens when you try to act like a professional hair colorist/stylist and you aren’t one. You end up in a chair with foil on your head and a cloak of shame.
I have written about this very topic before and in my typical “know-it-all-ness”, I sound...
Chase away snowy blues with madcap theatrical fun
13th annual Kennett Amateur Theatrical’s Society’s panto ends today
The Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society is offering a limited opportunity to escape the tedium of yet another snowy day: “A Midsummer Night’s Tail.”
The group’s 13th annual pantomime, a whimsical British tradition also known as the panto, will conclude Saturday, Jan. 25, with performances at 2 and 7:30 at Kennett High...
Kennett receives state grant for student safety
Funding will pay for police officer to work full time in schools
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The governor’s office announced that Kennett Square will receive nearly $60,000 to fund the first year of putting a police officer in the schools full time.
The Kennett Area Consolidated School District is one of 81 beneficiaries statewide of $3.9 million in grants designed...
