Art Watch: Jeremy McGirl
Mixed media artist never takes the safe route
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
An artist’s artist.
This week’s local art watch is focused on the mixed media work of artist Jeremy McGirl. Jeremy is an artist’s artist because his work always speaks to the creative process, and he never sacrifices invention or creativity for the what is safe. When I first saw Jeremy’s...
Super Six: new looks, mascara, nails and Pumpkin lattes
Ready to head into fall with new looks, new tastes
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
September 1st!
Time for the SUNDAY SUPER SIX…your little window into what is crowding my brain this month!
When the season changes, I am always itching to freshen up my look. I have been combing through pictures in magazines and on Pinterest and Instagram for inspiration. I’m thinking choppy layers...
Kennett falls short under new Friday Night Lights
Blue Demons drop tough 7-6 decision to Avon Grove
By Emily Adelman, Corespondent, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE — The electricity in the air wasn’t just the newly installed Kennett High School football field lights. With those new lights shining, full coverage by NBC10, and the stadium packed, the Blue Demons had high hopes to bring home a victory to the more than the 1,000 fans in attendance.
And...
Mason and Dixon get long-overdue local recognition
Newlin star-gazing site attracts surveyors, astronomers, historians and more
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Todd Babcock, the chairman of the Mason and Dixon Line Preservation Partnership, drives the commemorative iron spike into Stargazer Road.
Ken Burns and Steven Spielberg missed out, but hundreds of others did not, traveling from as far away as England and Australia to...
Free game to offer lights, cameras and action
Kennett-Avon Grove contest wins TV competition – and coverage
As TV cameras roll, members of the Kennett High football team attempt to generate excitement among students for tonight’s game.
Tonight’s Kennett-Avon Grove football matchup will feature lights, cameras, and action – not to mention free admission.
In addition to marking the debut of the high school’s new stadium...
Volunteer environmental stewards being sought
Natural Lands Trust recruiting trainees for “Force of Nature” program
Natural Lands Trust announced this week that it is recruiting for the third class in its “Force of Nature” volunteer training program, designed to educate and train participants to serve as volunteer project leaders and ambassadors for the regional land conservation organization, a news release said.
“The Force of...
As police station grows mold, some progress
First section of new temporary facility arrives at New Garden site
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The first of three sections of a temporary police station is hauled onto the site that contains a mold-infested facility.
For months, the New Garden Township Police have been working in a mold-infested module that was supposed to be temporary some years back.
On Thursday, the first...
Group aims to foster community in Kennett area
“Bridging the Community” will meet Sept. 11 at the Kennett Square Police Station.
The public is invited to join a group of Kennett-area citizens committed to “Bridging the Community” on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Kennett Square Police Station.
This community group, which has been meeting since 1998, promotes the philosophy of creating a peaceful, progressive and inclusive community. ...
County offering citizens free emergency training
Course is designed to make residents better prepared to handle catastrophes
During the last CERT course, the Chester County Public Training Center was a hub of activity as emergency services workers went about their routines as instructors helped trainees respond to a simulated rescue of a person trapped by a collapsed building.
The county is inviting citizens to receive free training that will...
Kennett Football 2013: rebuild or reload?
Blue Demons have a host of new starters on offense, but likely to have a strong defense
Kennett High School senior quarterback Jordan Jones will be back running the option offense, but he’ll find himself working with a new cast of characters on offense.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
KENNETT — Although facing some key losses of returning players and an ever-increasingly tough Ches-Mont...
