The Flash ready to open Act II in Sept.
The Kennett Square music venue, spun off as its own organization seeks broader audience
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
When The Flash reopens in September, there will be a few changes, some returning the Kennett Square music and performance venue to its roots.
KENNETT SQUARE — When The Flash reopens in September, more will be changing than just the name, and some of those changes might seem...
Police: Curfew violation leads to handgun charge
17-year-old reportedly found in possession of weapon
While investigating a curfew violation in the 400 block of East South Street on Sunday at 12:02 a.m., Kennett Square police said they found a 17-year-old borough resident in possession of a handgun. The juvenile was charged and committed to the Chester County Juvenile Detention Center, police said.
Also during the same investigation, a 17-year-old...
Foundation seeking teen scholarship candidates
Recipients interested in continuing education must have overcome hardship
Foundation established in memory of Billy Bauerschmidt seeks to empower teens who have overcome adversity.
The foundation, established in 2007 in memory of William “Billy” Bauernschmidt Jr., provides scholarships and/or grants to students aspiring to be involved with programs supporting continuing education, youth leadership...
Senior center seeking young volunteers
Events offer opportunity for teens to earn community-service credits
The Kennett Area Senior Center has several events coming up later this summer for which they need volunteer help, an opportunity for area teens to earn community-service credits.
Annual Cuisine Dinner at the Red Clay Room
Sunday Aug. 18, 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Hours can be for the entire event or less.
We are...
Supervisor, 3 part-time police officers welcomed
New Garden Township opens meeting with swearing-in ceremonies
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Tairy Melendez (left) holds the Bible for her husband, Pedro Melendez, as he is sworn is as a part-time police officer in New Garden Township.
As if on cue to complement the celebration, a rainbow preceded the swearing-in Monday night of an interim supervisor and three part-time police...
Point After Club: Beat heat, support gridiron
Kennett High football boosters holding fund-raiser
The Point After Club, Kennett High School’s football booster club, is holding its second fund-raiser of the year on Thursday at Jake’s Way Back Burgers in Kennett Square.
If the heat wave makes you want to get out of the kitchen, the Point After Club invites fans to let Jake’s, located on U.S. 1 near the Hilton Garden Inn, fix dinner.
In...
Waiting on the little Royal arrival
Whether it is a boy or a girl, it will surely be done with style
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
As I sit down to write, the Royal baby has not made his/her appearance. I must admit that I am more excited about this delivery than I thought I would be. I love the secrecy and intrigue created by hiding Kate from the spotlight these past few weeks (don’t ALL pregnant women wish they could...
Don’t write Corbett off just yet
Despite doomsayers — and the work of local GOP legislators — Gov. may just have second act
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Undoubtedly, you’ve seen the headlines (unless of course, you’re a sensible person and have spent the last broiling week or so somewhere with beaches, cool (relatively speaking) breezes and chilled beverages) that Gov. Tom Corbett is likely doomed, will be pushed...
Demon Lights Committee edges closer to goal
With expected revenue from Carnival and Mushroom Festival, the committee hopes to purchase stadium lights by 2014
By Nicole Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
Dark no more after 2013? If fundraising continues on pace, the 2013 football season will be the last at Kennett High School played only daylight — as a new lighting system could be ready for the 2014 season.
KENNETT SQUARE — The Demon Lights...
Enjoy musical perks of signing up as volunteer
Brandywine Folk Festival recruiting for next month’s event in Kennett Square
Eager to experience the sights and sounds of a folk festival but short on cash? Organizers of the Second Annual Brandywine Folk Festival have a solution: Volunteer.
The three-day event, presented by the Brandywine Folk Collective, Historic Kennett Square Society, and WXPN, is seeking volunteers for the festival,...
