PECO: Working to keep power lines out of trees
Utility says New Garden Township on upcoming schedule
Peco said crews began working on pruning and selective tree removal in mid-August and will continue through December.
PECO wants residents in New Garden Township residents to know that it is working to keep them out of the dark.
Pruning and selective tree removal is being performed in these areas as part of a $1.7 million investment along...
Police: Erratic motorist nearly hits marked cruiser
59-year-old Kennett Square resident arrested for suspected drunken-driving
A Kennett Square man almost struck a marked police cruiser on Saturday on Bayard Road in Kennett Township, state police from the Avondale barracks said. David R. Heinze, 59, was stopped for driving erratically near Viburnum Drive and arrested for driving under the influence, police said. Heinze then added resisting arrest...
Kennett-Avon Grove game at risk of losing its lead
Rival football matchup closing gap in hopes of winning local TV exposure
Time is running out to vote for the season-opening Kennett-Avon Grove football game so it will be featured in the debut of “NBC10 High School Blitz” on Saturday.
The new weekly show will feature a “Game of the Week,” to be announced on Wednesday evening, chosen by the viewing public from three choices. Although the...
Keystone Exams come under fire at hearing
Dinniman, school officials say exams are unfair, and an ‘unfunded mandate’ on schools
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
TREDYFFRIN — Although the new Pennsylvania Common Core curriculum appears to be here to stay, one key element of the plan, the requirement of high school seniors to pass Keystone Exams in Algebra, Biology and Literature in order to graduate starting in 2017 are increasingly...
New Garden Police: Baby-formula thief strikes again
Public’s help sought to ID man believed to have hit same pharmacy on Aug. 12
Surveillance video captured the suspect with two baskets full of baby formula that he stole, police said.
On Monday at approximately 12:40 p.m., the New Garden Township Police Department responded to a reported retail theft that had just occurred at the CVS Pharmacy at 730 Newark Road, a news release said.
Police...
Celebrating local legacy of Mason and Dixon
Star Gazers’ Stone, Harlan House in spotlight as 250th anniversary approaches
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Star Gazers’ Stone in Newlin Township is one of the sites being celebrated during the 250th anniversary of the survey by Mason and Dixon.
Nearly 250 years ago, when satellites weren’t on anyone’s radar, astronomer Charles Mason and surveyor Jeremiah Dixon...
Shot in dark a hit for Kennett physics teacher
Avocational photographer draws notice for Milky Way photo
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jeff Moreau, a Kennett High physics teacher who enjoys mixing his interests in hiking, photography and astronomy, shows off the spot where he captured dramatic images of the Milky Way.
A Kennett High physics teacher who dabbles in photography inadvertently focused on the science of online...
PennDOT: Roadwork may cause traffic delay
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants motorists to be aware of roadwork in the area that may cause traffic delays.
On Monday and Tuesday, crews from Peco Energy will be working on utility installation on Baltimore Pike between Reese Street and Penn Green Road in New Garden Township. The work, which will be done from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will result in lane restrictions.
Lenape...
Art Watch: Patsy Keller
Turning a passion for glass into an art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week, we are looking at the artwork of local fused glass artist Patsy Keller. Patsy’s attention to detail is evident in each piece she creates. Her pendants, often including dichroic glass or mica, are both beautiful and wearable. She also makes colorful eye-catching vases, plates and bowls that dazzle...
Back to school then and now
The thrill is gone at the start of the year with older kids, now
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
BACK TO SCHOOL: THEN (meaning 5 years ago) vs. NOW
THEN-
Brand new backpack (ordered WEEKS in advance) with coordinating lunchbox (and superhero thermos) containing things like carrot sticks, goldfish crackers and a love note from Mommy!
NOW-
Backpack from last year (ripped and tattered....
