New focus on job creation in the US-1 corridor
Groups seek to work with local municipalities to spur commercial, light industrial development
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The darkened area along US-1 will be the focus of an effort to facilitate commercial and light industrial development. Supporters argue such development will create local jobs and lower property taxes.
KENNETT — In an effort to spur local commercial and industrial growth,...
Police: People and chickens fast and loose
Alcohol abuse and runaway chickens alleged by borough police
Chickens allegedly running loose and people allegedly playing fast and loose with alcohol dominated police activity in Kennett Square recently.
Antonio Lopez-Lopez, 60, of Kennett Square, was cited for violating the borough ordinance prohibiting livestock from running at large on Oct. 6 at 12:53 p.m. in the 100 block of Scarlett Avenue,...
Effort to close chapter on e-book ripoffs
Attorney general urging consumers to review proposed settlement
Attorney General Linda Kelly today urged Pennsylvania consumers who use e-books to carefully review information about proposed settlements between state attorneys general and several of the nation’s largest publishing companies.
Kelly said the settlements, which are currently awaiting court approval, include approximately $69 million...
EMS paging switched to new $3.5 million system
Commissioners say changeover will improve efficiency and meet federal mandate
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The new pagers are similar in appearance to the old ones, but the reduced bandwidth of the system should improve efficiency, county officials said.
A new $3.5 million emergency-services paging system became operational Tuesday morning – an advance that improves communications...
Piits, Strader supporters spar over Willowdale protest
State Police were called and event was cut short; no arrests
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Democratic congressional candidate Aryana Strader speaks to a protest rally near U.S. Rep. Joe Pitss’ office in Willowdale, Saturday. After State Police were called to the event, if was cut short, organizers say.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Supporters of Aryana Strader and Joseph Pitts exchanged barbs...
Kennett Township audits no longer a mystery
Review of 2009, 2010 financial records comes up clean
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
In business Monday night, Supervisors Robert A. Hammaker (left) and Michael E. Elling received a favorable report on the 2009 and 2010 township audits.
With an illustrious past that includes the Battle of the Brandywine and the Underground Railroad, Kennett Township has seen its share of skirmishes,...
Civil War exhibit to highlight local conflict
In Chester County, residents’ divided loyalties fueled tensions
A new exhibit at the Chester County Historical Society will provide insight into the Civil War era.
During the Civil War, Chester County found itself in the crosshairs of controversy with residents divided in their support for the Union or President Lincoln – conflict that spilled over into contentious public meetings and...
KS Bible Methodist Church announces expansion plan
$3.3 million project would add 8,000 sq. feet to existing facility
An architect’s rendering of the renovation plan for the Kennett Square Bible Methodist Church, which Sunday, approved a $3.3 million plan to expand and renovate the church. Fundraising is expected to begin immediately.
KENNETT SQUARE – The members of the Kennett Square Bible Methodist Church, Sunday, voted to begin raising...
WCU schedules bout with political heavyweights
Rival state party titans to face off in pre-debate Oct. 22
Alan Novak, former GOP party chair in Chester County, will serve as half of West Chester University’s “Political Odd Couple.”
Can West Chester University’s Sykes Ballroom contain two diametrically opposed political power-brokers?
That’s a question university official believe will be answered affirmatively on...
Kennett wins thriller, beats GV in OT, 17-14
KENNETT SQUARE — If the 2012 season ends with a playoff berth and a piece of the conference championship, it will be hard for Kennett High School fans not to point at one play and say “this was the turning point.”
The Blue Demons defense stopped Great Valley back Cyree Ames on a fourth and goal from the two in overtime, giving them a shot to win in overtime on just a field goal. Moments...
