Christie Lenee back for show at Flash, Friday

Talented singer-songwriter crosses categories, quickly growing fanbase By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com Christie Lenee KENNETT SQUARE — She defies simple classification. At turns, she’s a power vocalist, other times, she inventively uses her guitar as a percussion instrument — and at any given time she’s working on multiple projects, with one of her two backing bands and trying...

What’s hot in the art and antique market for 2012

While other categories have declined, Chinese art objects are increasingly hot in the marketplace By Colleen Boyle, Columnist, KennettTimes.com The New Year has arrived and along with it came ‘the obligatory’ New Year’s resolutions.  A commitment that appears on most people’s list is to get organized.  As you start rummaging through your household, be aware of the personal objects that...

Make your hair behave

Keratin treatments can add shine, cut friz By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com Over the years, I’ve had several “life changing” moments when it comes to my appearance: Mascara, circa 1983.  Actually GAVE me visible eyeballs. Dying my eyebrows, circa 1990.  Actually GAVE me visible eyebrows Botox, circa 2006.  Took away my “angry Mom” scowl KERATIN “MIRACLE PRODUCT”,...

KCSD earns high marks on district report card

Kennett Consolidated School District continues to show improvement in across the board tests show By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT SQUARE — Parents of Kennett Consolidated School District students should not only be proud of the high marks their children are earning, but also of the grades that the district is bringing home, as evidenced in the 2010-2011 District Report...

Troop 619 explores good citizenship

Kennett Square’s only Hispanic Boy Scout troop sat in on Tuesday night’s Kennett Square Borough Council meeting By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Boy Scouts from Troop 619 attended this week's Kennett Square Borough Council meeting as part their work on citizenship. Pictured: (back row) Scout Master Joseph Leightner. Jesus Melendez, Jose Luna, Asst. Scout Master Ed...

A new year, make a new plan for dental health

Knowing how your insurance works can save you money and keep your family healthier By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, KennettTimes.com January is the month of renewal, time to start over, make some healthy changes or break some old habits.  It is also a new year for most dental insurance plans. There is no perfect dental insurance plan, some plans will work better for you and your family. ...

Kennett Square police issue crime stats

Borough police release crime statistics during Tuesday night’s Borough Council meeting By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT SQUARE—Police Chief Edward Zunino announced the borough’s crime and police call statistics for the months of November and December of 2011 before the Mayor, the council, and citizens during Tuesday night’s Borough Council meeting. Among the...

‘Ghost’ auditor still haunts Kennett

Old financial questions still remain unanswered in the township, prolonging the debate  By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT—It started months ago with the release of the township’s 2009-2010 audit. It escalated when questions were raised concerning the authenticity of the audit. Finally, it grew into a wildfire when—after months of petitioning and citizen inquiries...

Taking myself ‘Out’

The deep, dark secrets of my closet By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com This is a preemptive strike.  I’ll admit it.  I’m not afraid. My husband has been threatening to “out” me ever since I started this column.  And, he is playing basketball tonight and has no idea that I’m stealing his thunder… You see, I am a contradiction of sorts.  On the one hand, I absolutely...

Local venue cultivates talent

Telly Pandel is at the mic at Cozy's in West Chester.
West Chester’s Cozy hookah and cigar bar offers Tuesday night open mic to musicians and performers of all strokes By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Telly Pandel is at the mic at Cozy's in West Chester. WEST CHESTER — Is this thing on? When you first walk into Cozy, you’re immediately transported to another world, something out of Casablanca perhaps. Adorned on the walls...