National Guard plans drill on Dec. 10 in Kennett
Drill will simulate emergency at East Penn RR
KENNETT SQUARE — The Pennsylvania National Guard’s 3rd Civil Support Team is scheduled to conduct an exercise at the East Penn Railroad Headquarters at 505 South Broad Street in the borough on Dec. 10.
The annual exercise will test the 22-person team’s ability to respond to a chemical, biological, and/or radiological attack within the continental...
Police: Man enters house, crashes on couch
22-year-old Lincoln University resident cited for public drunkenness
On Sunday, Nov. 17, at 5:13 a.m., Kennett Square Police cited Mario Hall, 22, of Lincoln University, for public drunkenness after he entered an unlocked residence in the 300 block of South Union Street and fell asleep on the couch, police said.
Kennett Square Police cited Ofelia Garcia-Quintana, 67, of Kennett Square on Monday,...
Observing National Influenza Vaccination Week
County to offer free flu shots Monday at Exton library
Don’t take chances with your health, urges the county, which is offering free flu shots on Monday, Dec. 9.
In observance of National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 8-14), the Chester County Health Department will offer the free vaccinations – recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older – at the Chester County Library in Exton...
Kennett school board elects new officers
Heather Schaen to serve as president, Douglas B. Stirling as vice president
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
School Director Aline Frank (from left) applauds as Heather Schaen wins approval as the next board president.
At the reorganization meeting of the Kennett Consolidated School District on Monday night, four reelected board members and one newly elected representative took...
Residents urged to air public-safety concerns
Borough committee issues open invitation to Dec. 11 session
Kennett Square Mayor Matt Fetick is urging residents to attend the borough’s first public meeting of its Public Safety Committee on Dec. 11.
The borough’s Public Safety Committee will be open to the public for the first time on Wednesday, Dec. 11, and residents are urged to attend, officials said.
The committee typically brings...
Holiday events abound at The Market at Liberty Place
KENNETT SQUARE — The Market at Liberty Place will be hosting a number of events this holiday season, offering additional shopping and gift options — and fun events for the whole family.
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Christmas holidays, The Market will play host to Popup Holiday Shopping. Unique, artisan vendors will be selling their non-food products in keeping with The Market’s...
Red Cross makes it easy to say thanks to military
Holiday Mail for Heroes will be set up at Longwood Gardens
Visitors to Longwood Gardens on Monday night will be able to sign cards for the military, courtesy of the American Red Cross.
For the seventh year in a row, the American Red Cross is sponsoring holiday mail for the nation’s military, and its regional chapter is making it easy for area residents to participate.
On Monday, Dec. 2, from...
Holiday Super Six: shop well, do good
Great gifts, great causes to consider
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
It’s DECEMBER 1st, everyone! Time for my Holiday Edition of the Sunday Super Six! In the spirit of the season, I wanted to feature gifts that give back and found some really incredible things…enjoy!
1. Family Service of Chester County is a non-profit agency providing professional counseling to people of all...
Kennett HS athletes sign letters of intent
Brook Harner signed her letter of intent to continue her softball career at West Chester University. Seated (l-r): Mr. Dave Harner, father; Brooke Harner, Mrs. Margie Harner, mother; Standing (l-r): Mr. Kevin Reigel, Kennett High School softball coach; Trent Harner, brother; and Jeff Thomas, Kennett High School athletic director.
KENNETT SQUARE — Three star athletes at Kennett High School signed...
First State Ballet brings ‘Nutcracker’ to Wilmington
Beloved holiday classic to be performed at Grand Opera House
The First State Ballet Theatre will perform “The Nutcracker” at the Grand Opera House in Wilmington. Photo by Tisa Della-Volpe
“The Nutcracker,” a holiday tradition for many area families, will be presented by First State Ballet Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at the Grand Opera House.
In...
