Headlines of 2011: a retrospective
A look back at a year in local news from the greater Kennett area
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Scudder Stevens became the first Democrat elected Township Supervisor in Kennett Township in generations — just one of many news headlines that we saw in 2011.
The New Year: a time for new beginnings, a time for fresh perspectives, but also a time for recollection. From its...
Another New Year, another new list
Resolutions are made to be broken, right?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
It’s that time of year again.
Resolutions, rebirth and renewal… blah, blah, blah.
In all seriousness, January 1st is a date that I look forward to. I don’t know if I’ve ever shed light on this particular aspect of my neurotic personality, but, I welcome the 1st of EACH month as a new opportunity...
Blue Demons hope to carry winning formula into new year
Kennett swept both of their games in the Unionville Holiday Tournament By Dave Conard, Sports Editor KennettTimes.com
Kennett junior Maalik Rochester continues to fuel the Blue Demons offense.
KENNETT SQUARE—As New Year Day approaches and families in Chester county gather to share football, fun and a countless variety of menus featuring classic family dishes and traditions,...
Unionville, Kennett to team up on MLK food drive
KENNETT SQUARE — A massive food collection for the benefit of the Kennett Area Community Service’s Food Cupboard is planned by the Martin Luther King, Jr. CommUNITY Breakfast Committee. Committee organizers are reaching out for food donations and seek volunteers to assist with distribution and collection of the boxes and to organize the donations.
Collection boxes will be placed in local...
Kennett Township nationally recognized
Kennett Township and key residents honored with first place award from Keep America Beautiful
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT — Officials and key residents from Kennett Township were honored nationally for their endeavors to revamp a selected area of the township.
Kennett Township was nominated for their work to beautify the abandoned area between the entrance and...
Blue Demons get physical with the Warriors
Kennett battled league leading Methacton but fell in league bout
By Dave Conard, Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com
Kennett senior Zach Della Vecchia lays a hit on a Methacton play along the boards.
ASTON — Kennett faced a daunting task as they took to the ice at Ice Line Quad Rinks for the first time since their surprising 4-4 tie with Ches-Mont League National division powerhouse West Chester...
A few of my favorite Christmas things
The things that make this holiday special to Kelly
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
We all know the tune (sing it with me!)
“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things…”
County announces new emergency assistance registry
The Chester County Emergency Services Department has released new information to local municipalities regarding the new Special Needs Registry
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, Kennetttimes.com
WEST CHESTER — Bucks,Chester and Montgomery Counties have jointly developed a new emergency service, the Special Needs Registry, in order to better accommodate handicapped and elder residents in their...
Kennett Township wraps up 2011
Kennett Township officials talk infrastructure, employment, and public safety in their last meeting before the New Year
By P.J. D’Annunzio Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT — Monday saw the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors meet for the last time before their Reorganization Meeting on January 3rd, 2012.
“The supervisors met with residents from the Willow Glen subdivision to discuss...
With every Christmas card I blight…
Once a nice gesture, cards are becoming a production number
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
Christmas cards.
In the past few years they have gone from a nice gesture to a pressure cooker for the world’s greatest Glamour shot…have you noticed?
Gone are the days when you could run to Hallmark and find a box with a snowman on the front. Now, you look like a slacker if you don’t...
