Kennett High senior wins vocal acclaim
He will perform with elite state group at convention in Erie
Lucas Gramig earned a berth in the 2013 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) All-State Chorus.
A Kennett High School senior’s winning baritone earned him a spot in the 2013 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) All-State Chorus, the school district has announced.
Lucas Gramig will perform with nearly 200 of the...
More than 30,000 bargain books available
Chester County Library’s Annual Spring Book Sale a real page-turner
The Annual Spring Book Sale will take place at the Chester County Library in Exton this weekend.
Here’s an opportunity to grab some inexpensive enlightenment or entertainment: The Friends of the Chester County Library are holding their annual Spring Book Sale Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the second floor of the Chester...
Area mourning loss of Mary Dugan
Teacher, writer, historian left strong mark on Unionville, Kennett areas
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Unionville and Kennett areas are mourning the loss of a beloved teacher, writer and historian Mary Larkin Dugan — the driving force behind the Kennett Underground Railroad Center — who died Monday after a long illness.
Just two weeks ago, the former long-time Unionville Middle School...
Free tax help still available to qualified residents
Assistance will be offered at Kennett Area Senior Center on Saturday
Free income-tax help will be offered to qualified residents on Saturday.
Tax outreach is being offered to area residents who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), which is run by Life Transforming Ministries in Coatesville.
Modeled after a similar IRS program, VITA has been helping low- and moderate-...
Long-burning curiosity finds way to silver screen
Film shot in area – a tribute to firefighters – makes its debut
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
At the premiere of “Native Boy,” Henry Roosevelt (right) poses with Dave Lichter, who teaches at Pocopson Elementary School. Roosevelt said he remembered Lichter as a particularly positive role model when he was a student in Lichter’s 5th-grade class.
After seven...
Theft, burglary, criminal mischief being probed
Borough police said separate investigations prompted during past two weeks
Kennett Square police said they are investigating a reported theft, burglary, and an incident of criminal mischief, all of which occurred during the past two weeks.
The theft occurred sometime between March 21 at 4 p.m. and March 24 at 2:30 p.m.; police said prescription medication was stolen from a residence in the 300...
Cawley headlines Chamber’s annual Spring Luncheon
Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley
AVONDALE — Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley is headlining the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce’s 2013 Annual Spring Luncheon, April 24 at Hartefeld National Golf Club.
In addition to Cawley, the chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), Robert Powelson will also be sharing the podium as keynote speakers for the event.
The event kicks off with a reception...
Growing Tree toy store reinvented in Kennett Sq.
Former consignment shop celebrates evolution to all-new kids products for sale
Kathi Lafferty, owner of The Growing Tree in Kennett Square cuts the ribbon celebrating the reinvention of the toy store, Friday. Behind her, left store manager Louise D’Amico, right Cheryl Kuhns, Executive Director of the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce. Immediately behind Lafferty is her husband Tom,...
Astronaut featured at 8th annual KEF dinner, April 22
Final commander of Space Shuttle Atlantis, Chris Ferguson, to speak
Astronaut Christopher Ferguson, who commanded the final mission of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, will be the featured speaker at the Kennett Education Foundation’s eighth annual Spring Dinner, April 22.
KENNETT — The Kennett Education Foundation will hold its eighth Annual Spring Dinner, “Reach for the Stars”, on Monday,...
PennDOT urging residents to save lives
National Donate Life Month an ideal time to become organ donor
Since April marks National Donate Life Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants to remind motorists how easily they can help another person live a fuller, longer life by registering online as an organ donor.
“Potential donors considering adding the organ donor designation to their driver’s license or...
