Road crews deserve heaps of praise

Lack of plowing angers many in Coatesville By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times It’s going to take some patience, common sense and, well, a bit of time for life to get back to normal here in Chester County, following an immense snowstorm that dumped two feet or more of snow around the county. Schools and county government are closed Monday, as it has been almost impossible for local road crews to...

You know what’s great about snowstorms? Nothing

Multiple feet of snow, being cooped up and all is not my cup of tea By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Aaaaaaah, Jonas…you are not nearly as attractive as Nick Jonas in his Calvin Klein underwear ads. (I would share a picture, but this is a PG rated column, unfortunately). Yes, you look pretty from the window with your thirty inch drifts and swirling flakes. But I still hate you....

Roads hazardous, as storm blankets Chester County

Many area roads hazardous, officials ask folks to stay home Snow continued to fall throughout all of Chester County with as much as 30 inches now forecast before the storm ends Early Sunday. It’s a bit of a good news, bad news scenario. The bad news — it looks like a lot more snow than the originally forecast 12 to 18 inches of snow will fall over much of Chester County. By late Saturday...

What To Do: Besides dig out from the blizzard, that is

Before and the after the snowstorm, fun things to do when shoveling gets old By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times NASCAR Spint Cup driver kyle Larson is featured at the 30th Annual Motorsports Race Car & Trade Show in Oaks this weekend. If you’re trying to figure out what to do this weekend — assuming the weather forecasts are correct — all you need do is open your door anytime...

Blizzard bearing down on Chester County

Chester County is bracing for what looks to be a massive snowstorm and blizzard-like conditions starting Friday night — with most of the county looking at 12 to 18 inches of snow and high winds into Sunday morning. The National Weather Service issued a Blizzard Warning for the eastern side of Chester County, with a Winter Storm Warning for the remaining portions of the county. While most of the...

State Police seek help on attempted kidnap

PENN — State Police are asking for help from the public to learn more about an attempted kidnapping of a township girl on Tuesday and to be extra vigilant in reporting suspicious activity near school bus stops. Police said that after a 10-year-old girl got off her school bus in the area of Oxford Circle and Penn Drive, as she was walking home along the sidewalk, she was accosted by a man, who...

On Stage: New Orleans Suspects warm up cold weekend

Also: Stormy weather won’t stop Blavat show in Philly By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The New Orleans Suspects perform Friday as part of The Ardmore Music Hall’s “Mardi Gras & Carnivale Series.” There is a good chance that it’s going to be cold this Friday night — snowy, blustery and cold. There is even a better chance that it’s going to be hot inside the Ardmore...

KCSD celebrates & thanks school board members

  KENNETT SQUARE –  Public education is more than just the opportunity to learn basic math, science, English and history; it’s a platform for students to reach their potential. It can inspire hope for a new generation of leaders and provide a foundation for a successful future. The Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) exists in part because individuals volunteer their time...

Man charged in murder of grandmother

Kevin Anthony Havelow Jr. A Lower Oxford man faces multiple charges in the murder of his grandmother, as well as the attempted sexual assault of his mother, early Tuesday. State Police said that Kevin Anthony Havelow Jr., 23, is charged in the stabbing death of 81-year-old Aleen Watters, early Tuesday. The Avondale Barracks of the State Police reported that they responded to a call at approximately...

Art Watch: A fresh take on teaching art

Kids and adults learn at Willowdale Art Academy By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times If you have ever been to Landhope Farms in Kennett Square at Routes 926 and 82, you may have seen a sign for “Willowdale Art Academy” and wondered what that was. Oil painter Karen D’Allaird started Willowdale Art Academy  5 years ago to give young students art classes that teach the fundamentals...