Police: Man enters house, crashes on couch
22-year-old Lincoln University resident cited for public drunkenness
On Sunday, Nov. 17, at 5:13 a.m., Kennett Square Police cited Mario Hall, 22, of Lincoln University, for public drunkenness after he entered an unlocked residence in the 300 block of South Union Street and fell asleep on the couch, police said.
Kennett Square Police cited Ofelia Garcia-Quintana, 67, of Kennett Square on Monday,...
Kennett school board elects new officers
Heather Schaen to serve as president, Douglas B. Stirling as vice president
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
School Director Aline Frank (from left) applauds as Heather Schaen wins approval as the next board president.
At the reorganization meeting of the Kennett Consolidated School District on Monday night, four reelected board members and one newly elected representative took...
Holiday events abound at The Market at Liberty Place
KENNETT SQUARE — The Market at Liberty Place will be hosting a number of events this holiday season, offering additional shopping and gift options — and fun events for the whole family.
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Christmas holidays, The Market will play host to Popup Holiday Shopping. Unique, artisan vendors will be selling their non-food products in keeping with The Market’s...
Red Cross makes it easy to say thanks to military
Holiday Mail for Heroes will be set up at Longwood Gardens
Visitors to Longwood Gardens on Monday night will be able to sign cards for the military, courtesy of the American Red Cross.
For the seventh year in a row, the American Red Cross is sponsoring holiday mail for the nation’s military, and its regional chapter is making it easy for area residents to participate.
On Monday, Dec. 2, from...
Holiday Super Six: shop well, do good
Great gifts, great causes to consider
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
It’s DECEMBER 1st, everyone! Time for my Holiday Edition of the Sunday Super Six! In the spirit of the season, I wanted to feature gifts that give back and found some really incredible things…enjoy!
1. Family Service of Chester County is a non-profit agency providing professional counseling to people of all...
Kennett HS athletes sign letters of intent
Brook Harner signed her letter of intent to continue her softball career at West Chester University. Seated (l-r): Mr. Dave Harner, father; Brooke Harner, Mrs. Margie Harner, mother; Standing (l-r): Mr. Kevin Reigel, Kennett High School softball coach; Trent Harner, brother; and Jeff Thomas, Kennett High School athletic director.
KENNETT SQUARE — Three star athletes at Kennett High School signed...
First State Ballet brings ‘Nutcracker’ to Wilmington
Beloved holiday classic to be performed at Grand Opera House
The First State Ballet Theatre will perform “The Nutcracker” at the Grand Opera House in Wilmington. Photo by Tisa Della-Volpe
“The Nutcracker,” a holiday tradition for many area families, will be presented by First State Ballet Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at the Grand Opera House.
In...
Christmas tree sale benefits veterans
Tree sale proceeds will help fund therapy dogs for vets
Christmas trees will go on sale starting Nov. 30 at Northbrook Marketplace, with proceeds benefitting a program to train therapy dogs for wounded military veterans. Four of the dogs in the training program, like those pictured above, will be on hand for shoppers to meet.
POCOPSON — Northbrook Marketplace, on the corner of Northbrook and...
Plans on hold for a new hangar at New Garden Airport
Final work to compete Lyceum House work approved
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, The Times
Members of the New Garden Board of Supervisors learned Monday that a proposed deal to build a new hanger at New Garden Flying Field collapsed, leaving the board to look into new options for building the facility.
NEW GARDEN – At Monday night’s public meeting, Jon Martin, New Garden Airport manager, was expected...
Bountiful birthday wishes for beloved centenarian
About 100 gather to celebrate Mike DiPietro’s 100th
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Mike DiPietro reads the many greetings that he received on his 100th birthday.
On Sunday, people celebrated from as far away as Italy – jubilantly singing birthday wishes on the computer. The more fortunate revelers traveled to Kennett Square from near and distant, including Boston....
