County bids quasi-farewell to longtime administrator
Human services director retires but will stay on until replacement is found
Although Ruth E. Kranz-Carl has retired as head of the county’s Department of Human Services, she will work part time until her replacement is found.
A retirement send-off for a longtime county administrator on Thursday came off good-naturedly a bit half-baked. That’s because Ruth E. Kranz-Carl, who has spent more...
‘Little Mermaid’ to make splash at middle school
14th annual student musical debuts on May 10
Kennett Middle School is set to captivate audiences with its production of “The Little Mermaid.”
The Kennett Middle School (KMS) is inviting the public to journey under the sea as it stages “The Little Mermaid,” the district announced.
The Disney favorite, the school’s 14th annual student musical production, opens Friday, May 10 at...
La Comunidad Hispana receives funding
United Way of Southern Chester County awards agency $123,320
La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) has been awarded $123,320 by the United Way of Southern Chester County for 2013 and 2014, the agency announced Wednesday.
“I want to commend your agency on the fine work it does throughout the year in addressing the human service and health needs of our southern Chester County community,” the United Way...
‘Native Boy’ earns award for Pocopson native
Henry Roosevelt’s short film earns first place at USA Film Festival
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Henry Roosevelt earned first place at the USA Film Festival this past weekend for his short film, “Native Boy,” which features scenes that were shot in the Kennett area.
A Pocopson Township native’s short film about a boy chasing the sun continues to enjoy a meteoric...
Former Chesco district attorney raising the bar
Joseph W. Carroll Jr. will mix drinks at fund-raiser for animal oncology foundation
Former Chester County District Attorney Joseph W. Carroll Jr. is hoping to deliver some cheer to animals in need through a fund-raiser on Thursday.
After decades of practicing law, former District Attorney Joseph W. Carroll Jr. will try his hand at a different kind of bar on Thursday.
Carroll will serve as a guest...
Kennett High students receive recognition
Awards ranged from cheerleading to cosmetology
Ashlee Luzetsky, Kennett’s cheerleading captain, catapulted her way to state acclaim.
Kennett High students have received accolades recently for accomplishments that include mentoring, cheerleading, medical assisting, swimming, cosmetology, and overall academic achievement, according to district new releases.
Ashlee Luzetsky, Kennett’s cheerleading...
Fun Run/Walk to fund children’s auditory initiatives
Event to be held Saturday at Nemours Mansion & Gardens
The 5th Annual Hear We Go 5K Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday on the grounds of Nemours Mansion & Gardens in Wilmington.
Refreshments, entertainment, and an education fair will follow outside the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. Proceeds benefit programs related to hearing loss and hearing conservation in children.
This...
Montco man, 27, charged with identity theft
Police said he cloned borough resident’s credit card to make fraudulent purchases
A three-month investigation led to identity-theft charges against a Montgomery County man, Kennett Square police said Tuesday.
Police said a 46-year-old resident of the 200 block of East State Street reported on Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. that his Visa credit/debit card had been cloned and used to make fraudulent purchases. ...
Promoter of acoustic guitar abuse to perform
Dan Navarro scheduled at the Kennett Flash on Friday
Longtime singer-songwriter Dan Navarro will perform Friday at the Kennett Flash.
Billing himself as “a known abuser of acoustic guitars,” a longtime singer-songwriter is bringing his talents to the Kennett Flash on Friday.
For over thirty years, Dan Navarro has written, sung, played, and acted his way through a diverse career. A songwriter...
Visitors invited to enjoy Art Stroll on Friday
Kennett Square Farmers Market will also open for season
A reception for local artist Dennis Young will be held Friday evening at the Longwood Art Gallery.
Put some spring in your step by celebrating the seasonal opening of the Kennett Square Farmers Market followed by the Art Stroll on Friday.
The market will operate in the Genesis Walkway and along East State Street from 2 to 6 p.m. Vendors...
