Borough police: Three firearms stolen in burglary
Investigators said one Glock handgun has been recovered
Kennett Square Police are investigating a burglary that allegedly occurred at a residence in the 700 block of Hornblende Avenue between 7 p.m. on June 14 and 6 a.m. on June 15. Taken in the burglary were two Glock handguns, one Smith and Wesson revolver, cash, jewelry, and checkbooks, police said. Acting on information received during...
Time for the Summer Bucket List
Now that Summer is here, time to share my plans
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Ah, summer. Warm days, sultry nights, the beach, fun, friends and, of course, a list of to-do items:
In Harrisburg, seven big days ahead
Corbett’s legacy and whether your state legislator will have a lot of explaining to do
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
By all accounts, it’s going to be a busy week in Harrisburg — as the state legislature has just a week to get a lot of work done.
Of course, the question is what will get done? And how much Republican-on-Republican political violence will be involved?
Going into this...
Landenberg student earns continued support
Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau wants to encourage her veterinary studies
Katherine Sharon (from left) is shown accepting her first scholarship in 2011 from Farm Bureau President Dan Miller and Vice President Joe Fecondo.
The Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau takes pride in providing modest scholarships to students who will be attending colleges as a way to encourage them to bring their expertise...
Free children’s summer art program returns
Hour-long classes will be held at the Garage; walk-ins welcome
Teachers will have different art projects prepared each day during the free, seven-week program for children at the Garage.
Starting on Monday for seven weeks, the Chester County Art Association is once again offering free summer art camps at The Garage Youth and Community Center in Kennett Square, courtesy of a local donor and...
Storytelling Festival moves to Upland, starts tonight
The tents are set and ready to go for tonight’s kickoff of the Brandywine Storytelling Festival at Upland Country Day School.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — It was the festival too big to be contained in a mere building: the seventh annual Brandywine Storytelling Festival moves to a new venue, Upland Country Day School, as it kicks off tonight, starting at 7 p.m.
Originally planned for last fall, but...
Thompsons named Honorary Mushroom Fest chairs
Long-time Mushroom Festival volunteers Mark and Jo Beth Thompson have been named as the Honorary Chairs for the 2013 Mushroom festival, which takes place Sept. 6-8.
KENNETT SQUARE — This year the Mushroom Festival chose a husband and wife team, Mark and Jo Beth Thompson, as its honorary chairpersons because of their dedication to the Festival and the hours they have dedicated to
making the Mushroom...
Newport Rowing again strong at national rowing championships
Once again, the Newport Rowing Club was strong at USRowing Youth National Championships, ended up with four nationally-ranked crews, including the Women’s Lightweight 4+ featuring, from left: Erin Mullen, Alyson Kerrigan, Julia Baumel and Leah Mayfield.
NEWPORT, Del. – Not even three years old, Newport Rowing Club is celebrating its third successful trip to the USRowing Youth National...
For public, inside look at emergency backup
County’s Amateur Radio Field Day exercises, equipment on view this weekend
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Members of the Chester County Amateur Radio Emergency Service/Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (ARES/RACES) will participate in the 80th Annual Radio Field Service Day, a 24-hour exercise that begins Saturday at 2 p.m. and is open to the public.
Waves of amateur...
Borough lauds fire chief, taps into brewery trend
Ordinance amendment delineates sizes, types of craft-beer operations
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Kennett Square Police Chief Edward A. Zunino (from left, and Mayor Matt Fetick pose with Kennett Fire Company No. 1 Chief Steve “Monk” Melton and his Certificate of Appreciation.
Kennett Fire Company No. 1 Chief Steve “Monk” Melton was less than thrilled when Police...
