Canadians dominate Chesco Grand Prix bike Series
Magner wins Kennett Square Final
Cyclists race up West State Street in Kennett Square as part of the Chesco Grand Prix. Photo by Carolyn Worthington.
KENNETT SQUARE — After 1 hour and 30 minutes of hard, hot racing, 21 year old Ty Magner of Griffin, Ga. sprinted clear of the three leaders to take the final 30-mile bike race in the inaugural Chesco Grand Prix. Magner, riding for the powerful...
Winning the gold for fashion
The Olympics are exciting, the fashion choices often not so much
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I am not particularly athletic.
If I had to describe my physical prowess, I would qualify myself as “sporty” (Spice. Ha!) (Sorry for the 90’s reference…had to do it.)
I like to sweat and I enjoy a good 60-minute (max) workout (in an air-conditioned facility).
And, I am fiercely...
The damage of narrow self-interest
These days, it’s everyone for themselves and we all suffer
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
We’re all in this together, right? I’ll pause while you stop laughing.
The 1970s were supposed to be the “Me Decade,” but it seems that what really happened was the emergence of the “Me Generation.” As that generation took power in the halls of government and corporate governance,...
New Garden police respond to loud party, loose dogs
State police cite several for alleged drunken-driving and an assault
Miguel Vazquez, 31, of Kennett Square, was cited for allowing his dogs to run loose. Police responded to the 200 block of Line Road on June 28 for a complaint of two aggressive dogs on the caller’s property; the dogs are known to run loose, and the owner has been cited in the past for the same offense, New Garden Township...
Corporate dentistry: what’s the difference? Plenty
At so-called ‘dental mills’ PBS report airs concerns that profit trumps patient needs
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Once upon a time – a dentist opened up an office and provided patient care. Satisfied patients referred their friends and families and his (or her) business grew. These dental practices (like mine) answer only to their patients. A private...
KS Council opts to send stadium light plan to next step
Large crowd attends Borough Council meeting to witness decision, voice opinions
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times
The long process to add lighting for Kennett High School’s football field took another step forward after Borough Council decided to send the proposal to the Chester County Planning Commission for comment, rather than forcing a restart of the variance process — which...
Top of the Tribe / Blue Demon Files- Ethan Sarosi
We caught up with the KAU pitching ace to find out more
By Dave Conard Sports editor, KennettTimes.com
Ethan Sarosi is helping lead the way for KAU, we try to help you get to know the 10-yeard old hurler.
EAST MARLBOROUGH- With the dog days of summer quickly approaching, it’s time to get our student highlight feature going for the upcoming fall season.
Indians ready to invade Perkiomen Valley
The Unionville 12U squad will be taking on the area’s best this weekend at CPYA
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com
Unionville 12U starts their quest for the state title on Friday night
SCHWENKSVILLE—The field is set for the 2012 Southeastern Pennsylvania State 12U tournament set to start on Friday night with the opening ceremonies featuring a slugfest hitting derby skills...
Art and cycling to create hub of activity
First Friday Art Stroll, Chesco Grand Prix bike race set to entertain
A confluence of entertainment will jumpstart the weekend in Kennett Square.
The borough’s First Friday Art Stroll will be complemented by the Chesco Grand Prix bike race. Kennett will host the final criteriums of
Cyclists from the Chesco Grand Prix will race through the center of Kennett Square on Friday evening.
the race,...
KAU Stars shine brightly in district tournament
Despite battling through loser’s bracket with three straight wins, title hopes vanish with 12-2 loss to Avon Grove
By Dave Conard Sport Editor, KennettTimes.com
Garrett Pinkston slides into third safely in the first inning
LIONVILLE—In baseball, as in life, some times things just don’t go your way, such was the case for the KAU All Stars as they came up short against on Avon Grove Red...
