Kennett powers past Sun Valley, 35-13

KENNETT SQUARE — So, it turns out this Jordan Lardani guy is for real, and so is Kennett football. Lardani scored three touchdowns and rushed for more than 200 yards leading the Blue Demons (4-2, 1-1) to win over the Vanguards, (4-2, 2-1), shortening the list of undefeated teams remaining in the ChesMont American Division to one, Unionville. Although both Kennett and Unionville have three challenging...

‘Making up’ my list of favorites

Kelly compiles her “must-have’ list of cosmetics By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I am a make-up junkie.  Lip-gloss, nail polish, under eye concealer….you name it, I’ve got it. Walking around a cosmetic store is a little slice of heaven. But, I also purchase a good deal of my products at the drugstore or supermarket. Here is a smattering of my favorites:  (in no particular...

Art, music, history, exercise abound this weekend

Kennett Square visitors will have an opportunity to buzz in on the conversations of these fascinating reenactors participating in “Has Thee Heard” tonight, a program sponsored by the Kennett Historical Commission, Historic Kennett Square & Kennett Underground Railroad Center. From First Friday to Vive Tu Vida, activity choices aplenty Kennett-area residents will have a plethora...

Historical Society raising bar on heritage lessons

Whip Tavern will host ‘History on Tap’ program on Oct. 23 The Whip Tavern will be the site of the next “History on Tap” program by the Chester County Historical Society. Engaging history will be brewing on Oct. 23 at the Whip Tavern in West Marlborough Township. The scenic venue is a fitting backdrop for the latest chapter of “History on Tap,” a traveling program...

Police credit neighbor with averting burglary

Kennett Square resident called 9-1-1 when he saw suspicious activity An alert neighbor prevented a burglary this morning, Kennett Square police said. Police said a resident of the 800 block of Wayne Avenue spotted a suspect enter the back yard of his neighbor’s home about 11:10 a.m., stand on a chair and try to pry open a back window of the home. Realizing he had been noticed, the suspect fled,...

La Comunidad gets federal recognition, money

Organization to receive award of $582,472 to expand services KENNETT SQUARE — For the first time in its history, La Comunidad Hispana has received an award of $582,472 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to continue and enhance health-care services to those in need as well as designation as a federally qualified health center, the organization said in a news release. “This...

Police: Borough not free range for chickens

In two separate recent incidents, owners cited for loose livestock Why did the chickens cross the road in Kennett Square? Because the owners ran afoul of borough ordinances, police said. In two separate instances, one on Sept. 5 in the 700 block of Wayne Avenue and one on Sept. 16 in the 200 block of East Linden Street, police were called for reports of roaming chickens.  After they rounded up...

Tourism center’s historic renovated quarters celebrated

Former meetinghouse once served as  hub for abolitionists By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Alicia Lyons (from left) and Mary Beth Tryens enthusiastically tout the award-winning wines of the nearby Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery. Community leaders took a step back in time Wednesday as they celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the newly renovated Brandywine Valley Tourism Information...

Commissioners get briefed on Election Day readiness

Voters may be asked for ID, but they can vote without it By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times John Forsythe, the director of Voter Services, told the commissioners today that his department has taken steps to accommodate voters. At a Board of Elections meeting today, the Chester County Commissioners unanimously voted to relocate a polling place at Lincoln University, the site of...

Man waives hearing on privacy invasion charges

Dental office worker is accused of secretly videotaping female colleagues By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Joseph “Joey” C. Kolimaga, accused of secretly videotaping female co-workers, waived his preliminary hearing today. An employee at a West Chester dental surgery practice made a disconcerting discovery in August: a cell phone set to video-record was lying on...