Kennett gets first loss, falls to Haverford
KENNETT SQUARE — Kennett could not overcome four turnovers and lost a tough 34-14 decision to Haverford, Saturday afternoon at home.
Worse, possibly for the Blue Devils’ postseason hopes, they must travel to meet a frustrated West Chester Rustin this coming Friday night, with the Knights coming off a heartbreaking loss to rival Unionville.
The 2-2 Fords used a grinding ground game and timely...
The picture of fashion, family style
A few fashion tips for the family portrait, assuming you get everyone on the same page
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
The last time I booked a family portrait, my youngest was still in diapers. He is 11 now.
Why have I waited so long? The logistics of coordinating the four of us to be in the same place at the same time gets harder every year. Preaching to the choir, right?
However,...
State house seats could be in play
GOP leaders privately worried about turnout, impact of Romney’s stumbles
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
While the national races get the big attention, political insiders in the state tend to keep close tabs on races here in Chester County these days. As the population and demographics in the county have shifted in the last decade, the once-solidly Republican county is much more of a bell...
Kennett, Unionville working together on bullying
UCF, KCSD Coalition to host screening of film, ‘Bully’ on Oct. 24
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Unionville-Chadds Ford and Kennett Consolidated School District joint Community Coalition on Bullying will be offering a free screening of the movie ‘Bully’ on Oct. 24.
As bullying — in and out of local schools — becomes a greater focus of educators and parents, the Unionville-Chadds...
Safe rescue of alleged kidnapping victims praised
New Garden chief: Cross-country teamwork ended harrowing ordeal
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Police said Jorge Paramo-Mora, 28, of Habersham, Ga., used a ruse to kidnap his estranged wife and son in New Garden Township.
The discovery of a 14-year-old New Garden Township girl who had been abandoned Sunday on U.S. 1 near Oxford led to a kidnapping investigation that resulted...
Kennett Square police report lost, found items
Wallet was turned in, computer equipment, jewelry allegedly stolen
Whoever lost a wallet during the Mushroom Festival should contact Kennett Square police, who said today that it was turned in after being found Sept. 8 at West State and Lafayette Streets.
In other reports, police said the following people were arrested for driving under the influence: Guillermo Arizaga-Garcia, 34, of Kennett Square,...
Gemcraft forces Kennett to pull minutes down
Townhouse developer that failed to finish paving roads threatens to sue over supervisors minutes mention
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The entrance to Penn’s Manor in Kennett Township, where residents have had to cope with unfinished roads — and now the property’s developer threatened to sue the township if it didn’t pull down from the Web and revise its meeting minutes...
Plantation Event brings Olympic flavor to Unionville
Multi- discipline event asks much of horse & rider, but offers fun and excitement for the whole family
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Phillip Dutton, a member of the 2012 U.S Olympic equestrian team and former gold medalist, demonstrates show jumping during a recent preview event for the Plantation Field Equestrian Events, which start this Friday in Unionville.
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Museum to offer enticing confluence of arts
‘Music on the Brandywine’ featuring acclaimed painters, classical music
The Brandywine River Museum will be the setting for Thursday evening’s “Music on the Brandywine.”
The Brandywine River Museum hopes to beckon visitors by combining its idyllic setting with masterful art and music.
On Thursday evening, the museum will present “Music on the Brandywine,” an...
Rewarding military service with price breaks
New Veterans ID & Discount Program to launch in county on Friday
Many areas businesses are not waiting for Veterans Day to thank the men and women who have served in the military. From dining to dentistry, car repair to chiropractic care, a host of vendors are participating in a new program for veterans.
On Friday, Chester County Recorder of Deeds Rick Loughery, whose office manages DD-214...
