Art Watch: Karen Delaney
Sparks fly with Delaney’s welded steel sculptures
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s local art watch celebrates the unique steel works of noted local sculptor Karen Delaney. For the past twenty years, Karen has been creating magnificent steel sculptures from here to Prague, and has also continued to teach and volunteer in the arts as well. She is “inspired by architecture...
Do or don’t you need an excuse?
Facebook meme sparks an interesting question about fitness
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Have you seen this picture?
On the left is Maria Kang, a mother of three little boys (spanning in age from eight months to three years) who also happens to work in the fitness industry. She posted this picture on Facebook over a year ago with the caption “What’s your excuse?”
For whatever...
Monstrously good exercise is scheduled on Sunday
Kennett Education Foundation hosting contests for runners, Halloween costumes
The Kennett Education Foundation hopes to scare up support for its Monster Mash Dash on Sunday.
Scare up some weekend exercise by participating in the Monster Mash Dash Sunday at Anson B. Nixon Park.
Organizers from the Kennett Education Foundation say the forecast of sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-40s offers...
Rustin beats Kennett, 39-0
Tough night for Blue Demons against Knights’ stifling defense
WESTTOWN — West Chester Rustin clinched its fifth Ches Mont American title in six years, beating Kennett, 39-0, Friday.
It was a difficult night for the Blue Demons (3-6, 2-3 Ches Mont), as they were held under 60 yards of total offense and sophomore quarterback Nick Dunlevy was sacked five times. Dunlevy was held to just 3 yards...
Chester County SPCA touting special ‘Pumpkin’
Agency offering promotion to educate public about misunderstood pit bulls
Oliver is one of the prospective pets being offered by the Chester County SPCA during National Pit Bull Awareness Day on Saturday.
Among the spookiest, scariest creatures of the season, here’s one that the Chester County SPCA says unfairly sparks fear and shouldn’t: pit bulls.
To celebrate National Pit Bull Awareness...
Cleaning out medicine cabinets can save lives
Area police offering safe disposal of unused prescriptions
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Multiple reasons exist to take advantage of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., area law-enforcement officials say.
Keeping expired or unused drugs in medicine cabinets can make homes a burglary target and also increase the risk that an...
For Lions Club Fright Feast, appetizing results
Three worthy causes to benefit from fund-raiser’s proceeds
The Kennett Square Lions Club Morning Branch’s Fourth Annual Fright Feast attracted some fittingly frightening characters.
An 18th-century zombie and a “cereal” killer were among the scary creatures that got a jump on Halloween last weekend for the Kennett Square Lions Club Morning Branch’s Fourth Annual Fright Feast.
Held...
At Kennett Y, forego candy in favor of fun
Public invited to free healthy Halloween festivities on Saturday
A healthy Halloween bash? Although it may sound impossible, the Kennett Area YMCA is promising just such a fre event on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Come dressed in costume for an evening of haunted fun, games, crafts and healthy snacks. The free is open to the public at the Kennett Area YMCA in Kennett Square.
In addition...
Borough officers accuse 4 male teens of drug offenses
Police: 19-year-old, 15-year-old, two 14-year-olds arrested
On Oct. 16 at 10:05 a.m., Kennett Square Police arrested four male teens from Kennett Square on drug charges in the 500 block of South Union Street under the overpass, police said. Jose Gutierrez-Quintino, 19, faces charges that include possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia,...
Kennett to compete in Coatesville band cavalcade
It is one of 18 bands that will perform Saturday
The Kennett High School Marching Band will perform Saturday at a Cavalcade of Bands competition in Coatesville.
Drum roll, please: The Marching Red Raiders of Coatesville and the Coatesville Parents’ Music Club, Inc. will present their 22nd Annual Cavalcade of Bands Showcase “Steel City -Battle of the Bands” on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 4 p.m.,...
