Aspiring Latino entrepreneurs to be recognized
La Comunidad Hispana hosting celebration for graduates of new course
The successful completion of a new eight-week entrepreneurial program is cause for celebration, said a news release from La Comunidad Hispana (LCH).
The organization will host a graduation ceremony for the dozen participants who fulfilled the requirements of Business Skills for Success for Latino Entrepreneurs on Nov. 20 at 6...
Borough police investigating graffiti incident
Railroad control box on South Broad Street was targeted
A railroad control box located in the 500 block of South Broad Street was spray-painted with graffiti sometime between 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, and 9:44 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, Kennett Square Police said. An investigation is continuing, police said.
On Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 4:02 p.m., Kennett Square Police cited Robert Bishop, 29, of...
Free child safety seat checks scheduled
State police urging parents, caregivers to have equipment inspected
Every day, about two children aged 12 or younger die and 325 are injured in motor-vehicle accidents across the country, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Research also shows that three out of four children are not as secure in the car as they...
Unionville Art Gala is a big hit
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
A display of art work by the Unionville High School Art Gala’s featured artist, Jeff Schaller. Once again, the event brought artists from around Chester County and beyond to show their works and offer them for sale.
The 2013 Unionville Art Gala held at Unionville High School in Kennett Square was a great success drawing large crowds during the Friday Night...
What were all those dentists doing in New Orleans?
Annual American Dental Association Meeting highlight tech, learning
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Just last week more than 24 thousand dental professionals gathered in New Orleans for the Annual meeting of the American Dental Association. That’s a lot of dental people in one place. What makes these meetings so important?
As a private practice dentist, I believe it...
Police: Mega Millions Co. amounts to mega rip-off
Lottery scam has surfaced in area, authorities say
The Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department wants to caution residents about a recent phone scam that has occurred at two different East Goshen Township homes over the past week.
On Nov. 5, a resident living in the 1100 block of Lincoln Drive in East Goshen Township contacted police about a suspicious call received earlier in the day from...
County fire marshal offers winter safety tips
Extra precautions recommended with space heaters
With winter approaching, the Chester County Fire Marshal’s Office is urging all residents to be extremely careful when using any auxiliary heating device.
Recently, the Fire Marshal’s Office has investigated fires that involved space heaters. “Check the electrical cord and unit for any damage; do not use if any damage is found,” Chief Fire Marshal Harrison Holt said....
Retired Stars and Stripes get respectful repository
County residents can place worn flags in new box near Sheriff’s Office
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Sporting a flag-filled tie, Chief Deputy Sheriff George P. March prepares to retire a collection of flags he had been saving.
If you build it, they will come, and that is exactly what occurred Tuesday afternoon when the Patriotic Order Sons of America presented a large...
Kennett board bids farewell to 8-year member
Colleagues praise contributions of George P. Drake Jr.
Updated 6:13 p.m.: Clarifies Tomasetti’s comments on the Keystone Exams
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Kennett School Board Members Heather Schaen (from left) and Douglas B. Stirling join Superintendent Barry Tomasetti in expressing gratitude to George P. Drake Jr., who was attending his final board meeting after eight...
Getting teens fired up about public service
County course offers opportunity for hands-on experience
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
As her colleagues watch, Hayleigh Hunter, 17, of Avon Grove High, drains the fire hydrant so that the hose can be attached.
While many of their peers lounged at home or hung out at the mall this past weekend, a group of county teens took turns wrestling with hoses, matching wits with ladders,...
