Real ‘Starr’ power for Memorial Day Parade
‘Our Gal’ Sally Starr to Participate in the Kennett Square for 19th time.
By Ginna Goodall, Correspondent, KennettTimes.com
TV legend Sally Starr will be a highlight of this year's Memorial Day Parade in Kennett.
KENNETT SQUARE — Captain Kangaroo, Bozo the Clown and Howdy Dowdy all were national kiddie show stars of the past. Then there were the myriad of local broadcasting...
United Way able to boost allocations after solid 2010-11 campaign
Thanks to generous donations, UW/Southern Chester County able to put an additional $30,000 into local community groups and projects
By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com
United Way of Southern Chester County Board President Michael R. Horak, UWSCC Executive Director Carrie Freeman and Vice President - Campaign John Adams announce the results of the 2010-11 fundraising campaign, Wednesday.
KENNETT...
Kennett Food Cupboard running low on supplies, asks for donations
KENNETT SQUARE — Kennett Food Cupboard is running very low on supplies and they are asking for help from the community.
All non-perishable food items are gladly accepted. The most requested items that are always in demand include corn, beans, and other canned vegetables, canned fruit, applesauce, and bottles of juice – especially orange, apple, and grape. In addition, there is a great...
Pitts backs bipartisan bill to expand protection for White Clay Creek
U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts (R-16)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts (R-16.) and U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) introduced bills in the House and Senate today to add approximately nine miles of White Clay Creek and its tributaries to the existing Wild and Scenic Rivers designation for the waterway. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.), as well as Rep. John Carney (D-Del.) are...
Turnout light, but passions high for local voters
Voters talk issues, dodge rain drops to make their voices heard on Primary Day
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Campaign signs sit outside the polling place at Mary D. Lang Elementary School, Tuesday.
KENNETT SQUARE — Tuesday marked the primaries for many local and municipal elections. Few voters trickled into polling locations from the soggy weather that has descended...
Community center proposed for Anson B. Nixon Park
Old waterworks building in park seen as option for multiple public uses if renovated.
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
The Kennett Township Building.
KENNETT — Richard Lyon, a representative of the Kennett Area Park Authority, presented details regarding a proposed community center within Anson B. Nixon Park to the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors on Monday.
“There’s...
Willowdale Steeplechase on tap for Sunday
This year's Willowdale Steeplechase looks to be as exciting as previous years' events.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — It may be the event of the year in Unionville — and now for 19 years has offered thrills, chills and loads of fun. It is the Willowdale Steeplechase and it will be taking place Sunday.
In addition to the classic steeplechase-style horse races on the custom-designed Willowdale...
Kennett Run ready to roll, May 14
22nd annual event offers four events, thousands of runners expected, raises money for local organizations
By Hannah Christopher, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Runners take off during the 2010 Kids' run event during the Kennett Run. With four events and an expected 3,000 runners, this year's event should be the biggest ever. Photo by Matt Christopher.
KENNETT SQUARE —With thousands...
Kennett school board cuts programs, staffing to close budget gap
KCSD cutting math and literacy coaches, changing tech requirements to make up for losses in state funding
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Correspondent, KennettTimes.com
Kennett Consolodated School District Board of Education Members (from left) Douglas B. Stirling, Aline Frank, Heather Schaen, Douglas J. Doren, Shirley L. Annard, Michael H. Finnegan, Janis W. Reynolds, and Superintendent of Schools Dr....
