Still so much to accomplish this summer

Just because we’re in the lazy days of summer, doesn’t mean there aren’t things to do still By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I can’t help feeling that once  4th of July hits the summer slowly seeps away.  Fall is right around the corner!  School bags and supplies are making their way to the front of the stores. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! As much as I look forward...

Attempting to flee accident scene leads to more charges

New Garden police said a Coatesville driver  struck another man with his vehicle The aftermath of a July 6 accident turned violent, and now a 31-year-old Coatesville man in in custody, New Garden Township police said. FaIsrael Franco-Venites, also known as Javier Maldonado, was charged with drunken-driving, aggravated assault, and related offenses after he allegedly attempted to flee an accident...

KCSD Board prepares for 2012-2013 school year

Before adjourning for the summer, the KCSD Board discussed a variety of issues for the upcoming school year By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times KENNETT SQUARE—Among the primary topics brought up by the Kennett Consolidated School District Board during their final meeting of the summer was the adoption of a new scholarship fund, named in memorial for Steve Robinson, a Kennett High School...

LIVING THE DREAM!

Unionville’s Peter Hissey could call the hallowed outfield of Fenway Park home some day.  By Dave Conard Sports Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com   Pete Hissey takes a rip at the Trenton Thunder/ Portland Seadogs game against Yankees top prospect David Phelps TRENTON—In a month when Kennett and Unionville youngsters of all ages are competing in their respective district and state playoffs whether...

High-profile drunken-driver gets 60 days in jail

Defendant acknowledged that he wasn’t a typical first-time offender By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times A high-profile, drunken-driving defendant was sentenced yesterday to 60 days in prison. Chester County Court Judge William P. Mahon imposed the jail term on Sean O. O’Neill, a 23-year-old Delaware County resident who Sean O. O’Neill received a 60-day jail term for...

Chester County man helps to bring Money Barn to TV

Shooting in and around Chester County, new Animal Planet show is looking for barn owners By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Unionville native Taylor Hendrixson is part of the team producing Money Barn, a new series slated to be on Animal Planet. POCOPSON — There are so many old barns dotting the Chester County landscape, it’s almost easy to forget they’re there even though many are filled...

Living History: The Kennett Underground Railway

Chester County offered hope and a route to freedom for slaves By Gene Pisasale, Special to The Times The Progressive Friends Meeting House in Kennett is now the Chester County Visitors Center — but was a key border hub in the movement of slaves north of the Mason-Dixon Line and freedom. More than any other issue, the Civil War was fought to decide whether “the peculiar institution” known...

Sentence debated for high-profile drunk-driver

Both sides strongly disagree on the length of Sean O. O’Neill’s jail term By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times A high-profile, drunken-driving defendant who will be sentenced tomorrow in Chester County Court has inflamed passions on both Sean O. O’Neill will be sentenced tomorrow in Chester County Court for a highly-publicized drunken-driving offense. Sean O. O’Neill...

Shoppers line up for new Giant store

Location of old Genuardi’s on U.S. 1 in Longwood, opens to lines and giveaways By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Shoppers lineup for the grand opening of the new Giant supermarket in Longwood, Sunday. EAST MARLBOROUGH — You’d think it would take a lot to get people up and out on sultry, Sunday morning in July, but based on the line that queued up in front of the new Giant supermarket...

Injured jockey’s indomitable spirit inspires

Group has held five fund-raisers to assist Jake Chalfin with medical expenses; two more are scheduled By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Jake Chalfin said he is extremely grateful to a group who rallied to give him emotional and financial support after his paralyzing steeplechase injury. Photo courtesy of Tod Marks A 34-year-old Springdell resident who grew up in Chester Springs...