Borough Council invites residents to air concerns
Session will focus on beefs from free-roaming fowl to whatever else surfaces
Borough Council President Leon Spencer
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Why did the chicken cross the road in Kennett Square? Perhaps because its owner didn’t know the rules, borough officials suggest.
That possibility is one of the motivating factors behind a community meeting scheduled for...
Crop of Farmers of the Year to be recognized
Landenberg’s Meadowset Farm one of the 2013 recipients
Tom and Barbara Schaer pose with their two daughters (front row) and only employee at Meadowset Farm in Landenberg.
Local farmers who implement best management practices and demonstrate community involvement will be lauded next month by the Chester County Agricultural Development Council.
Chester County’s 2013 Farmers of the Year...
Living without regrets
Don’t wonder what might have been, make it happen
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I can be sappy sometimes.
And, never more so than when I read articles like this one about the regrets of dying people (http://www.viralnova.com/regret-when-older/). UGH. Heart strings.
I don’t want to regret ANYTHING. Right? Don’t you feel that way?
County Democrats give McCord endorsement for Governor
Koplinski, Trivedi, Maxwell also earn nods as primaries take shape
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
With the endorsement from the CCDC, Rob McCord lis emerging as an early favorite to be the Democrats’ governor nominee. Chester County’s Democrats were the first in the state to endorse the State Treasurer for governor.
WEST CHESTER – The Chester County Democratic Committee...
Kennett HS after prom in jeopardy
Needs to raise $10K by March 1; donate and get free Times’ ad
KENNETT SQUARE — In yet another case where this month’s stormy weather has taken a toll, organizers say that fund raising for Kennett High School’s annual After Prom has been buried — and if they can’t raise $10,000 by March 1, the event will have to be called off.
Those interested in donating can click this...
Lecture to focus on fabric of bygone eras
Presentation will be part of Chester County Historical Society Antiques Show
Jan Whitlock
The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is hoping residents will mark their calendars for the 32nd Annual Chester County Antiques Show, a major benefit that will be held from April 4 to April 6 at the Phelps School in Malvern.
Included in this year’s program will be the Mary Elizabeth Robinson...
Kennett residents still have shooting ordinance questions
Twp’s financial picture is robust, current assets exceed $11 Million
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, Kennett Times
The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors listens to residents’ concerns over the shooting ordinance, Wednesday night. From left, Robert Hammaker, Richard Leff and Scudder Stevens.
KENNETT — A new gun ordinance took effect in the township on Sept. 8, 2013. Its purpose is to...
County GOP endorses most of slate for 2014
Corbett, 167th battle highlights of largely quiet convention
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
County Commissioner Ryan Costello thanks Chetser County Republicans after being endorsed as the party’s candidate for the 6th Congressional District, Wednesday, during the committee’s annual convention.
WEST GOSHEN — Although most of Wednesday night’s endorsement votes during the Chester County...
Council sends stormwater ordinance back for tweaking
Historic Kennett Square’s second annual Winterfest is sold out
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE — PA Act 167 requires the state’s municipalities to adopt new stormwater management ordinances that comply with state standards. To facilitate this process, Chester County has provided a model ordinance that, with a little tweaking for local conditions, the Borough Council...
"Corbett: ‘I don’t concede anything’
Lays out his case for African-American business roundtable in Caln
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
CALN — Gov. Tom Corbett had a simple message Wednesday for those who would suggest that he concede getting much in the way of the African-American vote in his reelection race:
“I don’t concede anything,” an animated, feisty but at times professorial, governor said to a roundtable of more...
