Hogan announces law enforcement awards
County’s top cop, prosecutor honored; Pileggi, Simpson, Coatesville PD earn honors
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan presents commendations to (left) New Garden Township Police Chief Gerald Simpson and state Senator Dominic Pileggi for their efforts to create anti-gang legislation.
WEST CHESTER — It was a gathering that would have been a nightmare...
Kennett HS student breaks world indoor rowing record for charity
Newport Rowing Club Coach Samantha “Sam” McDonald encouraging Julia Baumel, a junior at Kennett High School and one of the nation’s top junior women rowers, in the final stretch of her record-breaking indoor row, Monday.
KENNETT SQUARE — When Julia Baumel decides to “pull” for a cause, she doesn’t mess around. This Kennett High School junior and Newport Rowing...
County’s emergency radio system closer to overhaul
Commissioners authorized finalizing of $42.1 million contract
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Terence Farrell (from left), Ryan Costello, and Kathi Cozzone authorized the completion of a $42.1 million contract to replace the county’s emergency radio system. It is expected to be signed at the commissioners’ Feb. 14 meeting.
As expected at Thursday’s...
Kennett Square Police: Scam attempts continuing
Resident reported receiving a letter seeking payment to qualify for $50,000 prize
The scam attempts continue, said Kennett Square police, citing a letter received by a resident in the 300 block of North Lincoln Street on Jan. 9.
Police said the letter stated the resident had won $50,000 and needed to send $1,920 by Western Union or Money Gram for tax purposes in order to claim the prize. An investigation...
Kennett High to host top area musicans, Jan. 26
KENNETT SQUARE — Kennett High School is hosting top musicians from 35 high schools in the southeast Pennsylvania region who will perform a variety of music on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. in the school’s auditorium.
Each year, the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 12 selects musicians who come together for a short time to practice and perform a concert. Dr. M. Gregory...
County reviews revenue-boosters for Pocopson Home
Commissioners also get update on long-awaited 9-1-1 overhaul
Updated at 10:45 a.m. to amend 9-1-1 costs
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Terence Farrell (from left), Ryan Costello, and Kathi Cozzone applauded presentations on the county’s Pocopson Home and its 9-1-1 system at their Sunshine Meeting on Tuesday.
The health of the county’s citizens...
Kennett edges Unionville in food drive
Breakfast is on Unionville’s Sanville for Kennett’s Tomasetti
Volunteers sort through thousands of food donations for the Kennett Community Food Cupboard, Monday, as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
The donors of the Kennett Consolidated School District edged out those of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School district in a friendly competition to see who could collect...
Local students to march in celebration of Inauguration
Chinese-American youth dance troupe with numerous Chester County members to join Monday’s parade
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Nearly a dozen Chester County residents — including numerous students from the Kennett area — will participate in Monday’s Presidential Inaugural Parade as part of the Chinese American Community Center Dance Troupe.
HOCKESSIN, Del. – When President Barack...
The best and worst from the Golden Globes
The best and worst looks from the red carpet
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Golden Globes Post-Game Show:
First, let me begin by giving a standing ovation to Tina and Amy. I thought that they were HILARIOUS! And, extra props to YOU, Ms. Fey, for having some FAB-U-LOUS hair going on!
Overall, I thought the dresses were lovely and although the whining about how “freeeeezing” everyone...
Colleagues mourn death of former police chief
James R. Schaefer, 68, served as Kennett Square chief from 1973-1977
James “Jim” Richard Schaefer, 68, died Monday at his home in New Jersey. Former colleagues credit him with setting a high standard at the Kennett Square Police Department, where he served as chief from 1973 to 1977.
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
James “Jim” R. Schaefer, 68, of Forked...
