Raising awareness about regional heroin abuse
Brainstorming session attracts government officials, concerned citizens
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Andy Rumford (center) discusses the heroin problem with New Garden Township Police Chief Gerald Simpson (left) and Kennett Square Police Chief Edward A. Zunino.
Think your child is too smart, athletic, or well-adjusted to become addicted to heroin? That’s a dangerously...
Sunday Super Six is back!
Lists and the people who love them — like me
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
So, I’m pretty sure that my “monthly” installment of the Sunday Super Six (which debuted in March) inadvertently skipped April in its entirety. Whoops. Never one to let go of my desire to create a list, let’s begin anew with May…
1. Pencils. I LOVE pencils. I love the smell of graphite on...
AR-15 controversy hides real discussion
Battle over gun highlights left, right more interested in scoring points than solving problems
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
I’ll spare you the bad gun puns — we’ve certainly seen more than enough of those in Chester County the last few days.
In case you missed it, there’s an uproar of righteous indignation that Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh’s office is auctioning...
County bids quasi-farewell to longtime administrator
Human services director retires but will stay on until replacement is found
Although Ruth E. Kranz-Carl has retired as head of the county’s Department of Human Services, she will work part time until her replacement is found.
A retirement send-off for a longtime county administrator on Thursday came off good-naturedly a bit half-baked. That’s because Ruth E. Kranz-Carl, who has spent more...
‘Native Boy’ earns award for Pocopson native
Henry Roosevelt’s short film earns first place at USA Film Festival
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Henry Roosevelt earned first place at the USA Film Festival this past weekend for his short film, “Native Boy,” which features scenes that were shot in the Kennett area.
A Pocopson Township native’s short film about a boy chasing the sun continues to enjoy a meteoric...
Kennett High students receive recognition
Awards ranged from cheerleading to cosmetology
Ashlee Luzetsky, Kennett’s cheerleading captain, catapulted her way to state acclaim.
Kennett High students have received accolades recently for accomplishments that include mentoring, cheerleading, medical assisting, swimming, cosmetology, and overall academic achievement, according to district new releases.
Ashlee Luzetsky, Kennett’s cheerleading...
Montco man, 27, charged with identity theft
Police said he cloned borough resident’s credit card to make fraudulent purchases
A three-month investigation led to identity-theft charges against a Montgomery County man, Kennett Square police said Tuesday.
Police said a 46-year-old resident of the 200 block of East State Street reported on Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. that his Visa credit/debit card had been cloned and used to make fraudulent purchases. ...
Promoter of acoustic guitar abuse to perform
Dan Navarro scheduled at the Kennett Flash on Friday
Longtime singer-songwriter Dan Navarro will perform Friday at the Kennett Flash.
Billing himself as “a known abuser of acoustic guitars,” a longtime singer-songwriter is bringing his talents to the Kennett Flash on Friday.
For over thirty years, Dan Navarro has written, sung, played, and acted his way through a diverse career. A songwriter...
Visitors invited to enjoy Art Stroll on Friday
Kennett Square Farmers Market will also open for season
A reception for local artist Dennis Young will be held Friday evening at the Longwood Art Gallery.
Put some spring in your step by celebrating the seasonal opening of the Kennett Square Farmers Market followed by the Art Stroll on Friday.
The market will operate in the Genesis Walkway and along East State Street from 2 to 6 p.m. Vendors...
‘Retail Doctor’ offers Rx for Kennett businesses
Nationally known speaker visits borough to offer merchandising, marketing advice
Bob Phibbs, the “Retail Doctor,” addresses a group of Kennett Square businesspeople.
“The Retail Doctor,” also known as Bob Phibbs,made a house call to Kennett Square last week.
Phibbs, a nationally recognized expert on business strategy, customer service, sales and marketing, presented a workshop to...
