McCarthy addresses crash, hears residents’ worries

Following Kennett Police Chief Albert McCarthy’s seizure-induced crash, township residents gathered to hear his side of the story, ask questions By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Kennett Police Chief Albert McCarthy. KENNETT — As a police chief, Albert McCarthy is constantly under the microscope of the public eye. Knowing this all too well, and as a result of his Oct....

Kennett loses close one to Great Valley, 12-14

Despite the excellent weather on Saturday, the Demons were unable to pull out a win at the Patriots’ homecoming game By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Kennett's Jordan Lardani dives for yardage against Great Valley, Saturday. Lardani led the Demons with 112 yards rushing. MALVERN — At the onset of Saturday’s contest between the Demons and the Patriots, many thought...

Kennett Police Chief’s crash raises safety, practicality concerns

Supervisors: no plan to add additional permanent police officers By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT — In the wake of this month’s incident involving the township police chief colliding with a Delaware woman and leaving the scene of the accident — both attributed to the chief’s medical issues — township officials said this week that the long-term plan...

Making the holidays way too scary

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com It has been a while since I have written a snarky article….and, I am in a “mood”…SO, here it goes: THERE IS NO GOOD REASON FOR A HOLIDAY SWEATER/T-SHIRT/MATCHING BEDAZZLED SWEATPANT. I don’t care if you are a mother of four or a pre-K teacher or you drive a school bus or you’re on the PTA or you work at Michael’s craft store. Buying...

Kennett audit — and auditor — raises concerns

The release of the 2009-2010 audit of Kennett Township has been the subject of controversy for some residents and political figures since its introduction in July By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT — With one side arguing a lack of transparency and questions about how money was spent and the other claiming politics trumping common sense and township employee’s...

Job Fair in Kennett, Oct. 19

KENNETT — Our second annual free community job fair is being held on Wednesday October 19th from 10 am – 2 pm at the Kennett Friends Meeting House ~ 125 West Sickle Street ~ Kennett Square, PA 19348 Sponsored by Susan Rzucidlo, Executive Director of SPEAK Unlimited Inc. There is NO COST attend or to reserve a table but companies need to call no later than Tuesday October 18th, 2011. A few of...

Chester County Futures fights poverty through education

Chester county futures seeks to increase opportunities for students by preparing them for college By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com EXTON—In this day and age it’s easy to take education for granted. But for some, a college education is a more elusive asset. Otherwise bright students struggle in school or do not consider college as a possibility because of low economic status;...

‘Nailing’ the right look with polish

Dos and donts for happy, classy nails By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com I have written about my obsessive behavior many times before.  And, every time I shed light on the intensity of my compulsions, I understand that it reveals a little bit more of my craziness.  HOWEVER, it just goes to show the level of dedication to this column. That being said, I tend to have a slight preoccupation...

Kennett outruns Sun Valley, 52-33

Back and forth battle keeps Demons in hunt for playoff berth By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Kennett's Barry Tomasetti Jr. breaks into the open field against Sun Valley. ASTON — Tennis or football? It was hard to tell due to the back and forth scoring. And with the amount of questionable calls from the officials — enough to turn even the mildest Kennett fan into...

Kennett Square Police Blotter

KENNETT SQUARE — The following are police incident reports as provided by the Kennett Square Police Department. • Auto Theft — Kennett Square Police are investigating a report of theft.  Sometime overnight Monday, 9/26/11, a Pennsylvania registered license plate, HDG3418, was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 500 block East Cypress Street. The investigation continues.