Free game to offer lights, cameras and action
Kennett-Avon Grove contest wins TV competition – and coverage
As TV cameras roll, members of the Kennett High football team attempt to generate excitement among students for tonight’s game.
Tonight’s Kennett-Avon Grove football matchup will feature lights, cameras, and action – not to mention free admission.
In addition to marking the debut of the high school’s new stadium...
County offering citizens free emergency training
Course is designed to make residents better prepared to handle catastrophes
During the last CERT course, the Chester County Public Training Center was a hub of activity as emergency services workers went about their routines as instructors helped trainees respond to a simulated rescue of a person trapped by a collapsed building.
The county is inviting citizens to receive free training that will...
Kennett Football 2013: rebuild or reload?
Blue Demons have a host of new starters on offense, but likely to have a strong defense
Kennett High School senior quarterback Jordan Jones will be back running the option offense, but he’ll find himself working with a new cast of characters on offense.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
KENNETT — Although facing some key losses of returning players and an ever-increasingly tough Ches-Mont...
Kennett-Avon Grove game at risk of losing its lead
Rival football matchup closing gap in hopes of winning local TV exposure
Time is running out to vote for the season-opening Kennett-Avon Grove football game so it will be featured in the debut of “NBC10 High School Blitz” on Saturday.
The new weekly show will feature a “Game of the Week,” to be announced on Wednesday evening, chosen by the viewing public from three choices. Although the...
Keystone Exams come under fire at hearing
Dinniman, school officials say exams are unfair, and an ‘unfunded mandate’ on schools
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
TREDYFFRIN — Although the new Pennsylvania Common Core curriculum appears to be here to stay, one key element of the plan, the requirement of high school seniors to pass Keystone Exams in Algebra, Biology and Literature in order to graduate starting in 2017 are increasingly...
New Garden Police: Baby-formula thief strikes again
Public’s help sought to ID man believed to have hit same pharmacy on Aug. 12
Surveillance video captured the suspect with two baskets full of baby formula that he stole, police said.
On Monday at approximately 12:40 p.m., the New Garden Township Police Department responded to a reported retail theft that had just occurred at the CVS Pharmacy at 730 Newark Road, a news release said.
Police...
Celebrating local legacy of Mason and Dixon
Star Gazers’ Stone, Harlan House in spotlight as 250th anniversary approaches
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Star Gazers’ Stone in Newlin Township is one of the sites being celebrated during the 250th anniversary of the survey by Mason and Dixon.
Nearly 250 years ago, when satellites weren’t on anyone’s radar, astronomer Charles Mason and surveyor Jeremiah Dixon...
Shot in dark a hit for Kennett physics teacher
Avocational photographer draws notice for Milky Way photo
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jeff Moreau, a Kennett High physics teacher who enjoys mixing his interests in hiking, photography and astronomy, shows off the spot where he captured dramatic images of the Milky Way.
A Kennett High physics teacher who dabbles in photography inadvertently focused on the science of online...
Art Watch: Patsy Keller
Turning a passion for glass into an art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week, we are looking at the artwork of local fused glass artist Patsy Keller. Patsy’s attention to detail is evident in each piece she creates. Her pendants, often including dichroic glass or mica, are both beautiful and wearable. She also makes colorful eye-catching vases, plates and bowls that dazzle...
Back to school then and now
The thrill is gone at the start of the year with older kids, now
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
BACK TO SCHOOL: THEN (meaning 5 years ago) vs. NOW
THEN-
Brand new backpack (ordered WEEKS in advance) with coordinating lunchbox (and superhero thermos) containing things like carrot sticks, goldfish crackers and a love note from Mommy!
NOW-
Backpack from last year (ripped and tattered....
