Police: Stolen vehicle involved in hit-and-run
Kennett Township owner said he left keys in ignition
State police from the Avondale barracks are investigating the theft of a motor vehicle on Sunday from the 200 block of Scarlett Road in Kennett Township. Police said the vehicle, which was stolen from a residence and had the keys in the ignition, was subsequently involved in a hit-and-run crash about a half-mile away.
Michael S. O’Neill, 45,...
Sky Tour at Anson Nixon, Oct. 12
KENNETT SQUARE — Members of the Chester County Astronomical Society will share their telescopes, binoculars and knowledge of the stars with all those attending and guide visitors of all ages through the night sky on Sat. Oct. 12, starting at 7 pm at Anson B. Nixon Park. Several telescopes will be set up for viewing, and celestial wonders will be pointed out using a green laser light.
The...
This weekend’s advice: Get Up! Get Moving!
Annual festival expanding with new events, including fresh salsa contest
Opportunities to get exercise will abound at Get Up! Get Moving! on Saturday.
Since exercise promotes good health, La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) is encouraging residents of the greater Kennett Square area to participate in ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!
The annual, public celebration is free and promotes family physical...
Art Watch: Madeleine Kelly
Local artist excels at making the ordinary extraordinary
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The wonderfully talented local painter Madeleine Kelly is the subject of this week’s Local Art Watch. Recipient to numerous awards for her work, she is a signature member of the Philadelphia Watercolor Society and Maryland Pastel Society and the featured donating artist to last year’s Chadds...
Are smart phones changing our dialog?
Technology is great, but does anyone talk face to face to anyone anymore?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Oh my gosh, have you seen this video clip? It is AMAZING! I love Louis C.K. He can articulate things in such a way that you are laughing and nodding your head at the same time.
BRILLIANT.
Oxford edges past mistake-prone Kennett, 13-9
Kennett unable to capitalize on impressive Rose performance as Oxford goes to 4-0
By Emily Adelman, Correspondent, The Times
Miscues cost Kennett, as it dropped a tough 13-9 decision at Oxford, Friday night.
OXFORD — Homecoming Weekend for the Oxford Hornets (4-0) was not very welcoming for the Kennett Blue Demons (1-3) as the Hornets were able to take advantage of Kennett mistakes to stay perfect...
New Garden Police: Dispute turned physical
Four adults, one juvenile cited after altercation at mushroom wharf
On Sept. 9 at 10:46 p.m., New Garden Township Police responded to a possible stabbing in the 1000 block of Newark Road. Upon arrival, police said they quickly ascertained that no subjects had been stabbed; however, they determined that a physical altercation had taken place on a mushroom wharf.
Police said the following suspects...
Plantation Field trials kick off Friday
EAST MARLBOROUGH —Food, fun and some of the most exciting equestrian events on the East Coast are coming to Unionville this weekend as part of the sixth-annual Plantation Field International Horse Trials and Country Fair, which starts Friday.
Members of the United States Olympic Equestrian team, including Boyd Martin and Phillip Dutton of Chester County, will return to participate in the three-day...
Real estate values may be trickiest aspect to sales
Buyers see prices as too high, sellers too low; sometimes an agent can help bridge this disagreement
By Amy Dettore, Columnist, The Times
“I got a low ball offer.”
I’ve been selling real estate a long time and I always try to put myself in my client’s shoes, to try and understand what they are feeling. Now, I speak from experience and appreciate the disappointment that so...
CCIU Learning Center teaches more than just book smarts
CCIU opens Learning Center in former CAT Brandywine building
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Chester County Intermediate Unit administrators and various dignitaries including Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, State Representatives Tim Hennsessey, Becky Cornbin and Chris Ross joined district officials to cut the ribbon at the new Learning Center, Wednesday.
CALN – The Chester...
