This doggone festival is four-legged family-friendly
“Bark in the Park” to be held Saturday in Nottingham
Nottingham County Park will hold “Bark in the Park”, a canine- friendly festival, on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event promotes responsible dog ownership and brings together a number of local and regional services and recreational opportunities for families with dogs.
“Bark in the Park,” a 2013 c Responsible Dog...
Expertise of newest Stroud scientist getting notice
Melinda Daniels has received two national leadership posts
Melinda Daniels, the Stroud Water Research Center’s newest associate research scientist, is garnering leadership posts.
The Stroud Water Research Center’s newest associate research scientist, Melinda Daniels, has been appointed by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to serve on the Environmental Advisory Board to the U.S. Army Corps...
Two borough residents cited for underage drinking
Kennett Square Police cited Eduardo Cintora-Lopez, 20, and Hernan Camacho-Lopez, 19, both of Kennett Square, for underage drinking on Sept. 15 at 12:13 p.m. in the 500 block of Center Street, police said.
Eugene Boddy, 37, of Kennett Square, was cited for disorderly conduct for an incident that occurred at a business located in the 200 block of East State Street on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m., police said.
Police...
Event offers taste of fine fermented fare
“Meet the Makers” on tap Friday in Kennett Square
For the finest in fermented fare, Historic Kennett Square invites area residents to “Meet The Makers,” an intimate tasting event on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.
The event, a prelude to Saturday’s Kennett Square Brewfest, will feature samples from some of the region’s food and drink – artisanal cheeses, wines,...
D.A.: Convicted sex offender back behind bars
He allegedly returned to U.S. after being deported but was spotted by county detective
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Bolivar Barrios, 25, is behind bars again after a Chester County detective recognized the former Avondale resident as a convicted felon who had been deported, authorities said.
A convicted sex offender who had been deported after serving prison time is back in...
Police: Man, 24, molests 9-year-old girl
He was taken to Chester County Prison after failing to post $20,000 bail
A 24-year-old Kennett Square man is in custody on charges that he molested a 9-year-old girl on Sept. 14 in Kennett Township, said state police from the Avondale barracks.
Norberto M. Gonzalez, who was arraigned Tuesday, faces charges that include indecent assault and corruption of a minor, state police said. Gonzalez was...
County marks week for mental-health awareness
Annual national observance offers time to learn about local resources
To mark National Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) – held the first full week in October for more than two decades - Chester County Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (MHIDD) is working to increase awareness and understanding among all residents, a county news release said.
The observance, which...
Art Watch: Monique Kendikian Sarkessian
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s local art watch focuses on expressionistic canvases of Monique Kendikian Sarkessian. Monique’s oil paintings are characterized by her vibrant color choices and expressive brush strokes.
Her brush creates shapes and lines that seem to move with a jazzy rhythm over the surface of her canvas. No matter what her subject matter, it is the dreamy...
Live large, but pack small
Can you go to Europe with just a carry-on? Yes
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
As I sit down to write, there are a mere 48 hours until my husband and I board a plane for our BIG anniversary trip! I have a half-dozen (or more) lists going all at once. We are bringing carry-on luggage to save the hassle of waiting for our bags (or, even worse, having it lost altogether).
How is it...
Airport presentation elicits some high-flying praise
Summer camp, air show added more than $27,000 to New Garden coffers
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A presentation by Jonathan Martin, manager of New Garden Flying Field, elicited applause from the audience at Monday night’s New Garden Township supervisors’ meeting.
At this past week’s New Garden Township supervisors’ meeting – which was firmly grounded...
