Solar power comes in a lot of flavors
From small to giant installations, there’s a lot of options, but you need to know what works for you
By John D’Annunzio, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
There are different types of solar energy panels, each different in terms of use and practicality. First let me give you an idea of how much they cost. Solar energy costs about $ 10 to $ 12 a watt to install. An average sized system to...
KAU Knights win District 28 title
Kennett, Unionville players spark win over Naamans; team advances to state tourney
Winners! The KAU Knights won the District 28 Little League Senior title.
KENNETT SQUARE — On a very sunny and hot Saturday afternoon, at the MacQueen tournament held at the NVF field in Kennett the KAU Knights had a 10-0 shut out over Naamans in six innings. James Chapman a rising senior at Unionville High School...
Finding fashion fill-ins for any event
Some simple suggestions for being fashionable, matching your style with what you’re doing
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
I must say, that since anointing myself the title of “fashion expert” and being ever so bold as to accept the challenge of penning a weekly article on the subject, I have received many frantic requests as to “what to wear” for certain events.
This...
State budget restores $400K to Kennett schools funding
Still, tough times loom with district seeing nearly $3 million in revenue losses between lower tax collections and state cuts
Although the Kennett Conolodated School District is getting about $400,000 more than proposed by Gov. Tom Corbett, a net loss of state funding of $1.4 million for the 2011-12 school year could mean challenging times are ahead.
By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com
The...
YMCA’s pullout from Gateway Project won’t doom it, officials say
Y needs to expand faster than project’s timeline would allow — but it still supports many of elements of the plan
By Ginna Goodall, Correspondent, KennettTimes.com
Although the Kennett YMCA needs to expand more quickly than the Gateway Project would have allowed, it will remain in support of the project to improve Anson B. Nixon Park and build a new Bayard Taylor Library.
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Aunt Kel’s guide to happy life
Celebrating the birth of her new niece, Kelly offers some advice for our younger readers
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
As I write this article, I am LITERALLY, anxiously awaiting the birth of my niece. She is my second niece by blood and fourth by marriage. (Editor’s note: she was born some three hours after this was written. Mom and baby are doing well, Kelly reports).
I,...
Going green can also mean saving green
Paying attention to the environment when replacing appliances or renovating your home can also fatten your wallet
By John D’Annunzio, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
We hear things like a green cars, green homes, green initiatives etc. but what does it all mean? Well, green homes are environmentally friendly homes; homes that preserve energy. The more heat and air conditioning loss occurring...
Rare gemstones showcased at Kennett Bove’s
KENNETT SQUARE — Back for a very limited appearance, Bove Jewelers has an exclusive collection of unique and exquisite Krementz gemstone jewelry designs. The museum quality pieces will be at the store in Kennett Square through July 20, 2011. The Krementz family has been creating beautiful jewelry since 1866. Their stellar reputation will be obvious when you view the assortment of luminous...
Kennett Square council talks crime, budget issues
The Kennett Square Borough Council met to discuss issues pertaining to crime, the budget, and zoning
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Borough police continue to investigate the mugging of a man from a neighboring township in the alley next to the Genesis Building.
KENNETT SQUARE — Police Chief Edward Zunino presented recent crime statistics before the Kennett Square...
Window shopping for new windows
Checking the numbers on new windows could save you a lot of money down the road
By John D’Annunzio, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
I remember driving with my father in his 56 Ford pickup to the local lumberyard some time around 1960.
My dad was a home builder, and like most builders at the time he would buy windows at the lumber yard. At that time these windows were made of yellow pine, real...
