La Comunidad Hispana announces new position
Erin S. Dallago will serve as vice president of development
Erin S. Dallago will serve as vice president of development for La Comunidad Hispana.
La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) in Kennett Square announced Thursday that it has a new vice president of development, Erin S. Dallago.
“LCH is a growing and expanding organization, and we’re going to need Erin’s expertise,” said Margarita Queralt Mirkil,...
Choosing a college while keeping finances in mind
Educational concerns sometimes aren’t the only factors to weigh
By Bronwyn X. Martin, Columnist, The Times
It’s the time of year when high school seniors across the country are making their final decisions about where they will attend college. Selecting the right college has always been a complex process, but in challenging economic times, the decision can be even more complicated for students...
Commissioners’ latest road trip: Nottingham
Traveling meetings an effort to accommodate attendees in variety of locales
Chester County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Terence Farrell and Kathi Cozzone will hold their second “on the road” meeting on Thursday in Nottingham.
If your work schedule has hampered your insight into the inner workings of county government by precluding your attendance at late-morning meetings, the...
Two men charged in domestic-abuse cases
Both defendants in prison after failing to post bail, police said
A 44-year-old Landenberg man is in custody, accused of a domestic assault that allegedly included sticking a loaded handgun in the victim’s mouth and threatening to pull the trigger, police said.
Police said they responded to the unit block of Bride Court in Landenberg Hunt on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. after a woman reported that she...
Patriotic youth choir showcasing its talents
Amerikids to perform free concert on Saturday
The Amerikids, who have sung for the Phillies, will perform a free, public concert at Stetson Middle School on Saturday.
If you’re in the mood for a burst of youthful patriotism, the Amerikids will likely offer a welcome opportunity.
The patriotic show choir is performing its 27thCelebration Concert on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Stetson Middle School....
Standout pole-vaulter achieves new heights
Kennett senior signed letter of intent for Division I university
Kennett High track standout Brittany Plummer is taking her pole-vaulting talents to the University of North Carolina.
A Kennett High School senior achieved new heights by signing a letter of intent last week to take her standout pole-vaulting prowess to a Division 1 school, the district announced.
“I am very honored to even be considered...
Six-car pileup clogged U.S. 1 during rush hour
State police said three drivers cited for following too closely
A six-car pileup occurred during rush hour in East Marlborough Township on April 10, state police from the Avondale barracks reported Thursday.
The accident happened at 7:52 a.m. as the drivers were all traveling north on U.S. 1, south of Bayard Road, and three of the six vehicles were following too closely, creating a domino effect...
Artists illustrate ways to fight pediatric cancer
Two CCAA exhibitions focus on childhood victims
Artist-photographer Cris Staley Hutchinson chronicles her daughter’s battle with cancer in a film and installation called “Fighting Bear.”
Two new exhibits by different artists at the Chester County Art Association (CCAA) will support the battle against pediatric cancer.
An exhibition by painter Annette Alessi, “Capturing a Moment...
From heartbreak, crusade to end heroin abuse
Family hopes 23-year-old’s fatal overdose will raise awareness, save lives
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Kacie Erin Rumford died last month of a heroin overdose at her family’s Kennett Square home. They hope to educate the public to spare others from such a tragedy.
The 23-year-old Kennett Square woman had an abundance of assets: beauty, intelligence, and compassion....
Warmer weather brings West Nile threat
County’s Health Department urges precautions to avoid breeding, bites
This Pro-Mist electric ULV sprayer is one of the tools used by the state to control adult mosquitoes that could spread West Nile virus.
The Chester County Health Department reminds Chester residents that along with warmer weather comes mosquito season and the threat of West Nile virus, which first appeared in Pennsylvania...
