Road rally successful fundraiser for United Way

Rallyists kick off the United Way Road Rally in their vintage Type 356 "bathtub" Porsche. KENNETT — Exelon Generation/United Way of Southern Chester County hosted a successful and unique fundraiser on October 23rd. 70 rallyists left Exelon in 29 cars and toured over 40 miles through scenic countryside in perfect autumn weather.  “My husband and I had a great time. We didn’t...

Kelly’s close encounter with…Kelly?

Up close and personal with noted talk show host in NYC By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com My plan this week was to write about the inappropriateness of Halloween costumes.  More specifically, how women take the night as the opportunity to dress like street walkers. OR, how about those select few grown-ups who choose to dress up alongside of their children to trick-or-treat?  I...

Kennett Sq. PD to hold prescription drug disposal program, Sat.

Police in Kennett Square, as well as departments across the nation, are holding a DEA sponsored prescription drug disposal initiative By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com  KENNETT SQUARE — Kennett Square Police, in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Agency are participating in a nationwide free, no-questions-asked disposal event unused prescription drugs. The disposal drive...

Longwood Fire Co. celebrates 90th in style

With nearly a century of serving the Unionville and Kennett area, residents throng open house event By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Local residents line up for a chance to get up close and personal with Longwood Fire Company's Ladder 25, as part of the fire company's 90th Anniversary Open House event. Longwood Fire Company’s annual open house opened with a ceremonial...

Kennett cops bust alleged drug dealer

Borough Police have made a total of four drug arrests in one week as investigations intensify By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT SQUARE — Borough Police Chief Edward Zunino’s no nonsense drug policy appears to be producing results, one dealer at a time. Shane Reeves, 20 of the Borough was arrested in connection with an investigation spanning several months, conducted...

Kennett earns homecoming win over Octorara, 14-12

The Blue Demons fought their way to a win Saturday while also setting a KHS record. By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer KennettTimes.com Kennett's Anothony Torrello battles for the ball against Octorara's Charles Cooper. The Blue Demons celebrated Homecoming 2011 by posting their fifth win — making a losing record in 2011 impossible. KENNETT SQUARE — Losers, no more. Since Kennett...

Look out, New York, here comes Kelly!

The Big Apple means serious fashion choices By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com I am going to New York City for the weekend on a Girls Trip! (You can’t see me, but, I am dancing in my seat as I type!) YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! It is a wonder that I have a minute to craft this article being that it is Thursday night and I have nothing ready and my train leaves tomorrow morning!!! Going...

What’s in my drinking water?

Whether it comes from a well, or a water system, what you need to know By John D’Annunzio, Columnist, KennettTimes.com The experts say that the human body needs eight glasses of drinking water a day. This amount of water is needed because the body needs water for temperature control, removing waste from the body and brings oxygen to the cells and organ function. Let’s talk about what could...

Kennett Sq. police blotter

KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Square police department reports the following recent activity: • Bicycle Theft — Kennett Sq. Police are investigating a report of theft that occurred sometime between Thursday, 10/13/11 and Sunday, 10/16/11. A bicycle was reported stolen from the porch of a residence located in the 200 block of South Walnut Street. The investigation continues. • Assault —...

Kennett supervisors, public wrangle over Right to Know dispute

Monday evening’s Board of Supervisors meeting saw fire from residents over lack of answers regarding audit By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors reacts to public complaints about financial records during Monday night's board meeting. From left, Robert Hammaker, Michael Elling and Allan Falcoff. KENNETT — Most fires start as small...