White wins 2011 Kennett CC Singles title
Kennett HS junior battles through large bracket to win ladies’ tournament
By Hannah Christopher, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Stephanie White (left), the eventual champion, and Sara Nolan, the runner up, battled for the Kennett Country Club Ladies Tennis championship.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Stephanie White, a junior from Kennett High School beat out a large bracket this year at Kennett Country...
‘Countering’ those kitchen questions
Lots of options for those kitchen and bathroom counters
By John D’Annunzio, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
Centuries back man didn’t have many options as far as counter tops. They probably cut down a huge oak tree and started working the daylights out of it to come up with something that was feasible. As far back as I can remember, people used tile or Formica. But today we have a few more...
Working out on the ‘Hedonic treadmill’
When too much is, well, too much
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
I don’t want to mix fashion with religion….(although, I do consider a vintage quilted Chanel bag the “Holy Grail” and I won’t deny it.)
However, I feel that my soul needs cleansing and I’ve decided that you, my friends, will serve to be my “confessional” of sorts.
I have too much stuff.
I really,...
Students cultivate vegetables and pride in community garden
The tomatoes were ripe for the picking in the community garden planted by Oxford’s 21st Century Community Learning Center this summer. Eleventh-graders Mayra Qiuroz and Ariana Luna, along with teacher Dana Vannicola, harvested the fruits of their labor, a portion of which will be donated to the Chester County Food Bank.
OXFORD – Pride and self-sufficiency have also sprouted among the tomatoes,...
KCSD 2011: back to school means new school, new programs
Kennett Consolidated School District prepares to go up and running for the 2011-2012 school year with course modifications, refined grading practices, and a new school
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
The new Bancroft Elementary School is just one of many changes parents and students can look forward to for the 2011-12 school year in the Kennett Consolodated School District.
KENNETT...
Ordinance requires homeowners’ consent for hunters
A new ordinance enacted by Kennett Township requires hunters to obtain written consent from property owners whose lands are being traversed
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT — The list of safety measures has been lengthened for local deer hunters as the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors enacted a new hunting ordinance Monday night geared toward protecting local...
Construction on Route 1 bumps accident rate
As expected, the construction of the new Route 52 intersection at US 1 has caused traffic complications in the area
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT — A traffic report from the township Board of Supervisors shows that the increased volume of traffic being funneled through the narrow construction corridors of US 1 is causing a commensurate increase in automobile...
Kennett residents demand accountability
A push from a local residents’ organization has resulted in the distribution of Kennett Township’s bursary statistics to the public
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT — Patriotism in the spirit of Thomas Jefferson was alive and well at the township Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday night which met under the watchful eye of Bill Hewton, Chairman of the Kennett...
Iron railings: timeless beauty and durability
Ornamental Iron Work can enhance the look of your home
By John D’Annunzio, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
When I was growing up I remember an iron railing and guardrail set up in my house. In fact most of my friends in the neighborhood had the same model house and they also had iron railings. As kids we would climb all over it maybe four or five kids at a time, and it never budged. So, iron...
Ring that school bell!
We’re just weeks away from the daily battle between moms and kids over what to wear
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
It’s a magical time of year!
The air is starting to get crisp in the evenings.
The sky gets darker earlier and earlier.
And, the collective whine heard from children all over Chester County is mingled by their parents toasting and cheering to a rapidly approaching...
