Alleged gang member accused of murder attempt
Charges filed against second brother for Oct. 5 shooting, stabbing in New Garden
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Emmanuel “Criminal” Renteria faces charges that include criminal attempt homicide for his role in a gang-related melee that interrupted a child’s birthday party on Oct. 5 in New Garden Township.
About a week after taking two brothers into custody for their...
Swearing-in a homecoming for county resident
Former trooper, criminal supervisor, chief detective now chief deputy sheriff
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Court Judge Anthony A. Sarcione (from left) congratulates c and Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh, who held the Bible during March’s swearing-in.
In a Chester County courtroom packed with supporters at the Justice Center, a veteran member of local law-enforcement...
Luminaries to shine light on after-school care
Kennett Area YMCA to participate in national observance
Two girls from the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley after-school program proudly display the luminary bags they created for the National initiative, “Lights on Afterschool.” This year’s event will take place on Thursday.
Hundreds of children in Brandywine Valley afterschool programs will be decorating luminaries, which will be put on display...
Art Watch: Katee Boyle
The art of visual storytelling
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Katee Boyle is a local painter who describes herself as a “visual storyteller.” Though born and raised in Chadds Ford, Katee spent much of her adult life as a student and artist in New York. This week’s local art watch focuses on some of the recent images that Katee has been working on.
Katee received her BFA...
A tale of two cities: London and Paris
Bring your appetites, but maybe leave those sunglasses home
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Our anniversary trip to London and Paris was AMAZING! However, such a grand adventure does not happen without a few pitfalls.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…
Kennett falls to Coatesville 56-7 in heavy rains
Dunlevy, offense no match for defending Eastern PA AAAA champs
By Emily Adelman, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE — When it rains, it pours.
In a game played during punishing rains, Kennett High School’s football team could not find an umbrella large enough to shield against the deluge of talent coming from the Coatesville football squad. If Kennett hoped the weather was an equalizer...
Reforestation effort will branch out to Kennett
Volunteers will join forces to plant trees that will improve water quality
Trees will be planted on Saturday at Hillendale Elementary, part of a sweeping reforestation initiative by the Brandywine Conservancy. On Oct. 17, the effort will move to Kennett Square.
In a far-reaching reforestation effort, community volunteers will help the Brandywine Conservancy plant 2,800 trees in Chester County...
March on The Brandywine, Oct. 19
KHS band battles local rivals; special performance by W. Chester U. band
After hosting a number of top area high school marching bands, including Kennett High School, in its annual March on the Brandywine competition, Oct. 19, Unionville High School Marching Band will perform an exhibition of its 2013 show, “Amusement Park.”
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Local high school marching bands, including...
Big October schedule coming at The Flash
Family fun, comedy and great local and regional music acts on the bill
The Steve Pullara Cool Beans show kics off a series of family-oriented kids shows at The Flash, on Oct. 27.
KENNETT SQUARE — People are rediscovering The Flash and many are experiencing it for the first time — now more than a month since its reopening with a new mix of acts, refurbished venue and better food and if you...
Police: Gang members turn child’s party violent
Two Sur-13 members charged in connection with Saturday night stabbing
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Charges related to Saturday’s stabbing are pending against Emmanuel “Criminal” Renteria, 25, of West Grove, who is incarcerated on unrelated warrants, police said.
The New Garden Township Police Department responded to the 100 block of Thompson Road for a large...
