‘Scoping’ out my new tattoo
Marked for life…if you have the right medical gear
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have been writing my weekly article for over a year now. And, I have discussed enough topics (fashion related and otherwise) to feel that this is almost like having a public diary. I find very few issues “off limits.”
That being said….I had the pleasure of my second colonoscopy this week.
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Kennett improves to 3-0
Best start since program restarted in 2006; Lardani, Jones lead offense
ELVERSON — It might now have been the prettiest game ever, but Kennett used a high-powered offense to overcome a turnover-plagued game to shut out Twin Valley, 20-0 — giving the Blue Demons their first 3-0 start since restarting the school’s football program.
Senior running back Jordan Lardani scored a pair of touchdowns,...
60-plus eateries vying to satisfy culinary appetites
33rd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival set for Sunday
The 33rd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival will be held Sunday in downtown West Chester.
After feasting on fungi at last weekend’s Mushroom Festival, area foodies will likely be heading to West Chester on Sunday for the 33rd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival.
One of the biggest annual events in the area, the free...
Op/Ed: Meals on Wheels saves for taxpayers
Program allows seniors to continue living in their homes, rather than needing full-time care
By Jeani Purcell, Special to The Times
Jean who is a 78 year- old widow lost the use of her right hand after she suffered a stroke. After 45 days in the hospital she returned to her home of 48 years, discovering that she could no longer prepare meals safely. She turned to her local Meals on Wheels (MOW)...
Staging your house to sell
Editor’s Note: pinch-hitting in this week’s Real Estate column is Katherine Kosciewicz, owner of Brandywine Staging, to discuss how to set your home up for viewing by potential buyers.
By Katherine Kosciewicz, Special to The Times
Light and bright sells, experts say.
Home staging helps houses sell for the highest price in the shortest time. Staging is all about preparing a home for...
For land lovers, volunteer program is a natural
Conservation organization wants to train participants as project leaders
If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a “Force of Nature,” Natural Lands Trust can help make it happen.
The region’s largest land conservation organization yesterday announced the second class of its “Force of Nature” volunteer training program, designed to educate and train participants to serve as volunteer project...
Two brothers accused of running marijuana house
Police said Joshua Rivera, 22, was running a marijuana operation with his brother at their borough home.
Police: Search warrant executed after two-month probe
For two months, Kennett Square police had the residence of two brothers under surveillance for suspected drug trafficking.
Today, police said Joshua Rivera, 22, and Jeremiah Rivera, 18, of the 500 block of Los Rosas Drive were taken into...
Kennett thumps WC East; moves to 2-0
Lardani is dominant in 4 TD effort
KENNETT SQUARE — The red-hot Kennett High School football team continued its winning ways Friday, smashing West Chester East, 40-13, and running its record to 2-0.
Senior running back Jordan Lardani ran for more than 300 yards and scored four touchdowns leading the Blue Demons — and put Kennett on the scoreboard with an impressive 89-yard run. The senior...
United Way kicks off 2012-13 fund campaign
Organization supports education, senior and youth programs throughout southern Chester County
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
United Way of Southern Chester County is kicking off its annual fund drive — from left: UWSCC board president Karen Myers, Board Vice President Ed Sparks and UWSCC Executive Director Carrie Freeman display one of the signs seen around the community reminding folks to...
For first responders, a center worthy of their fearless efforts
Long-awaited Chester County Public Safety Training Campus opens first phase
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left in front row), Kathi Cozzone, and Terence Farrell cut the ribbon during the dedication of the education center of the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus.
Whether trying to extricate accident victims from burning...
