Blue Demons get taken down by Indians

Cory Tomasetti delivered a pin at the 1:32 mark of the 220 pound battle.
Kennett shows youth as Indians pin down a win By Dave Conard, Sports Editor KennettTimes.com KENNETT SQUARE—Everybody has heard the phrase “That’s why they play the games.” Which generally refers to a contest having a surprise out come or exceeding the expectations of those in attendance. Wednesday night’s clash for bragging rights of the Route 1 corridor between Kennett and Unionville...

Leon Spencer returns

The beloved former Mayor of Kennett Square returns to fill a new role as borough councilman By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Leon Spencer KENNETT SQUARE — Leon Spencer’s work is not done. The man who was at the helm of Kennett Square as mayor for a decade is back in the newly elected station of borough councilman. In that role he seeks to continue a lifetime of service to...

Blue-line Demons, Kennett lights it up from the arc dropping 9 three pointers

Kennett has best game shooting the rock, comeback falls short   By Dave Conard Sports Editor KennettTimes.com Kennett junior Stephanie Maciag gets greeted by teammates after hitting buzzer beater to end first half. KENNETT SQUARE—It’s unusual in today’s world of sports that after a knock down drag out league battle both coaches would be happy, almost giddy with the outcome. After all, one...

Ganly wins New Year’s Run

Johnathon Ganly KENNETT SQUARE — The fourth Annual New Years Day Run was held at Anson B. Nixon Park on an unusually warm winter day.  Johnathon Ganly of Kennett led the 60 participants to first place overall. (20:52) Erinn Menninger of Unionville was first woman and second overall. (Erinn set the woman’s course record 20:59)  The race was 3 miles for the  runners and 1.5 miles for the...

Beat the cold weather blahs with new fashions

Colored denims, new nail colors, other tips can help make a frosty day bearable By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com With the mild winter we’ve been experiencing lately, I feel a bit guilty whining about how “OVER” the cold I am…with just a tease of snow on Halloween and nothing since, I may be jinxing everyone with my complaining. I am not a fan of frigid temperatures.  I...

Blue Demons come back falls short, as Red Raiders claim 60-54 win.

Kennett’s best effort of the season, sets tone for stretch run  By Dave Conard,  Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com  Kennett battled until the end cutting the lead to five with 30 seconds to play Friday night. KENNETT SQUARE—In what can only be described as a classic high school basketball battle, Coatesville hung on to secure a much needed Ches-Mont league win with a 60-54 victory over...

Local disability community calls on Corbett to be fiscally responsible

Guest columnist suggests state not provide services neither wanted nor needed By Susan Rzucidlo, Guest Columnist, KennettTimes.com Susan Rzucidlo The Disability community is asking Gov. Tom Corbett, The Senate and the House to be fiscally responsible and not reopen or expand state run institutions. Currently, in our state there is an Emergency Waiting List of 3,383 people with intellectual or developmental...

The Blue Demon Files-Maalik Rochester

Our new student profile  feature highlights student life   By Dave Conard,  Sports Editor KennettTimes.com Kennett junior Maalik Rochester has been a force thus far the season. KENNETT SQUARE — In our new feature at the Kennett Times, The Blue Demon Files, we will be highlighting a worthy student for his/ her accomplishments in the classroom as well as their exploits on an athletic, academic,...

Stevens sworn in as Kennett Township supervisor

Scudder Stevens becomes the first Democrat to earn a seat on the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com New Kennett Township Supervisor Scudder Stevens takes the oath of office Tuesday night. KENNETT — In front of a packed crowd including residents, committee heads, police and fire officials, and the township government, newly elected Kennett...

Farrell reelected Chair, Cozzone Vice Chair of ChesCo Commmissioners

Commissioner Terence Farrell WEST CHESTER — Terence Farrell was elected Chair of the Chester County Board of Commissioners at this morning’s 2012 organizational meeting, while Kathi Cozzone was elected Vice Chair. Commissioner Ryan Costello nominated Farrell and Cozzone for the positions. Costello stressed that the three commissioners have worked well as a team and that they take a non-partisan...