Kennett powers past Sun Valley, 48-27
Rose, offense shine in an exciting, offense-filled game
By Emily Adelman. Staff Writer, The Times
A near perfect night, as Kennett High School’s football team gets ready to battle Sun Valley on Homecoming night. The game was nearly as perfect as the Blue Demon offense shined, outgunning the Vanguards, 48-27.
KENNETT — Homecoming night at Kennett High School had everything; a parade, introduction...
New Garden police: Drug complaint leads to arrest
21-year-old Lancaster woman accused of possessing illegal narcotics
A drug complaint led New Garden police to the 1300 block of Newark Road on Sept. 16 at 5:36 p.m., police said. After an investigation and subsequent search, police said they recovered the following items from Kayla Bauer, 21, of Lancaster: a bag of brown vegetable matter, consistent with psilocybin mushrooms, used as a hallucinogenic;...
PennDOT lightens chore of replacing license
Ordering duplicate can now be done online, agency says
The headache of obtaining a duplicate non-commercial driver’s license or photo identification card to replace one that was lost or stolen has been lessened, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said Wednesday.
“Ordering a duplicate driver’s license or photo identification card just got easier for our customers,” PennDOT’s...
Meeting to explore heartbreak of heroin abuse
Kennett Square father brings crusade to end scourge to high school
Andy Rumford (center) speaks with New Garden Township Police Chief Gerald Simpson (left) and Kennett Square Police Chief Edward Zunino about the prevalence of heroin abuse in the region.
A Kennett Square father who lost his 23-year-old daughter to a heroin overdose earlier this year is continuing his quest to raise awareness about...
Veteran law-enforcer returns to county roots
Sheriff selects former state trooper, detective as chief deputy
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh (left) announces her selection of George P. March as chief deputy sheriff, filling a position that has been vacant since January.
For the new Chester County chief deputy sheriff, the position, which was announced Wednesday, represents...
Police: Stolen vehicle involved in hit-and-run
Kennett Township owner said he left keys in ignition
State police from the Avondale barracks are investigating the theft of a motor vehicle on Sunday from the 200 block of Scarlett Road in Kennett Township. Police said the vehicle, which was stolen from a residence and had the keys in the ignition, was subsequently involved in a hit-and-run crash about a half-mile away.
Michael S. O’Neill, 45,...
Sky Tour at Anson Nixon, Oct. 12
KENNETT SQUARE — Members of the Chester County Astronomical Society will share their telescopes, binoculars and knowledge of the stars with all those attending and guide visitors of all ages through the night sky on Sat. Oct. 12, starting at 7 pm at Anson B. Nixon Park. Several telescopes will be set up for viewing, and celestial wonders will be pointed out using a green laser light.
The...
This weekend’s advice: Get Up! Get Moving!
Annual festival expanding with new events, including fresh salsa contest
Opportunities to get exercise will abound at Get Up! Get Moving! on Saturday.
Since exercise promotes good health, La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) is encouraging residents of the greater Kennett Square area to participate in ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!
The annual, public celebration is free and promotes family physical...
‘History on Tap’ to quench revolutionary thirst
Free program will explore General Warren Inne’s role in U.S. independence
Monday night’s “History on Tap” program will explore the American Revolution at the General Warren Inne in Malvern.
Historian and author Tom McGuire will present the history of the General Warren Inne, including a vivid description of the inn’s role in the Battle of Paoli and American Revolution, during Monday...
Art Watch: Madeleine Kelly
Local artist excels at making the ordinary extraordinary
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The wonderfully talented local painter Madeleine Kelly is the subject of this week’s Local Art Watch. Recipient to numerous awards for her work, she is a signature member of the Philadelphia Watercolor Society and Maryland Pastel Society and the featured donating artist to last year’s Chadds...
