Strong support continues for Pocopson Home
Residents urge commissioners not to sell or lease the county facility
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, KennettTimes.com
Commissioner Ryan Costello chats with members of the audience before the start of last night's meeting. At right is Mark Rupsis, the county's chief operating officer.
The message from the commissioners at last night’s third meeting on the fate of the county-owned...
KCSD approves 2012-2013 ‘Status Quo’ budget, outlook dubious
Kennett Consolidated School District Board passes budget, calls for 3.89% tax hike
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT SQUARE — With proposed changes in state education funding system and the elimination of the Accountability Block Grant by Gov. Tom Corbett — some school districts were hit harder than others.
While neighboring Unionville is feeling very little...
Smith, Weaver KAU Player of the Week
Eli Smith
KENNETT — Eli Smith of the Optimist Major Division Baseball Team and Sammie Weaver of the Major Softball Division have been named KAU Players of the Week.
Smith had four hits, scored five runs and stole seven bases in three games for the Optimist club, and made a diving catch in centerfield in the game vs. Rotary on Saturday.
He is a 6th grader at Kennett Middle School. The son...
Anson Nixon concert series starts June 13
Summer concert series marks return of music Wednesdays in the park
Music fans enjoy a show during the 2011 concert series at Anson B. Nixon Park. A new slate of music acts is planned for various Wednesday evenings this summer.
KENNETT — There is a great peace and tranquility that comes from sitting back on a lawn chair or stretching out on an old family blanket under the stars and enjoying an...
Hats Off to a great day of polo, friends and fun!
It was a celebration of Hat o strophic proportions at the annual CCH Polo Cup on Sunday
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com
NEW GARDEN—Polo may be the “game of Kings”, but it is the ladies that steal the show every weekend with the stunning outfits and diverse array of head wear that is on display at the Brandywine Polo Club.
What can Brown do for you?
Jake Brown scores nine, leading Livin’ the Vision to their fifth straight “Polo Cup”
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com
Christmas Tree Farms' Kathy Fawser gets a goal in action on Sunday
NEW GARDEN — Polo may never be considered a “main stream” sport or ever get the publicity that thorough bread racing gets.
That being said, on the second weekend in June...
Words of wisdom for new grads
Enjoy yourself, but consider this short list of do’s and don’ts
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
Dear Graduating Class of 2012,
I will keep my commencement address short and sweet. I know that you are anxious to venture out into the world…a world much bigger than our rural little piece of the planet. But, before you do, remember the following:
Brandywine Battlefield Task Force talks more regional approach
Bike paths, hiking trails and linking sites from Kennett to Chadds Ford seen in plans
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Local proponents of the Brandywine Battlefield area showed off plans for regional preservation and bike and trail links connecting areas of the battlefield area. On this map, presented Thursday night, potential bike paths connecting the areas are shown in orange
CHADDS...
Relay for Life Friday at Unionville High
EAST MARLBOROUGH – American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Kennett/Unionville begins this Friday at 6 p.m. and runs through the night until 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 9. The Relay is held on the track at Unionville High School rain or shine. Registration opens at the Unionville High School field at 4 p.m. on Friday. Popular local high school bands will power up the event kickoff with...
Brandywine Food & Music Festival debuts June 9
POCOPSON – The first annual Brandywine Food & Music Festival, presented by The Brandywine Valley Wine Trail and The Town Dish, will be held on June 9, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Myrick Conservation Center on Rt. 842. The festival will celebrate all things local, from food and wine to music and crafts.
Festival attendees can sample regional wines from fifteen Brandywine Valley area...
