Police: Beware of fake money-order scams
Online buyers allegedly make counterfeit overpayment to get refunds
A resident in the 800 block of Wayne Avenue described what Kennett Square police say is a frequent scam: using a counterfeit money order to overpay for an item and then requesting a refund from the seller.
Police said the resident advertised furniture for sale on Craigslist and received a response from a buyer who “mistakenly...
Upland students spread holiday cheer
Students from various grade levels worked to make for happier holidays for the families of the Tick Tock Early Learning Center in Avondale, delivering food, supplies and gifts to the needy families served by the center.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – During the weeks before Christmas, students, staff and families at Upland Country Day School participated in an Adopt-a-Family program to provide gifts and...
T’was the Sunday before Christmas….
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
‘Twas the Sunday before Christmas and all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
And Santa asked Kelly “What should I put in there?”
“Well, Santa” said Kelly. “It’s no problem at all. Just give me your AMEX and KOP Mall.”
Candlelight vigil planned in Kennett, Friday
KENNETT — Local residents plan to gather Friday evening with a candlelight vigil for the victims of the shooting in Newtown, Conn.
The event starts, in memory of those lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School, will run from 6 – 7 pm. Those participating are asked to meet on the 400 block of Center Street in Kennett Square, on the sidewalks around the Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center. People...
Cosentino joins Chester County Futures
Chester County Futures’ New Director of Student Programs Giselle Cosentino.
EXTON — Giselle Cosentino has been named the new Director of Student Programs for Chester County Futures.
Cosentino brings nearly 20 years of experience both working and volunteering in non-profit organizations across the country and an extensive educational background to Chester County Futures (Futures).
Organization...
Kindergartners with can-do attitude being sought
County urging youngsters to participate in recycling competition
The Chester County Solid Waste Authority is urging kindergartners to collect cans for a recycling competition.
The county is inviting all kindergartners to collect as many cans as they can in an effort to win cash prizes for their school or classroom.
The contest, organized by the Solid Waste Authority, starts Jan. 1, and ends...
Calm prevails in Chesco schools after Conn. shootings
Although many shaken by last week’s events, everything is largely normal at local schools
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Schools across Chester County experienced a largely quiet, event-free day — even as parents, students and staff remain shaken by the horrific events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Friday.
School officials at local districts took extra care to communicate...
A few words to inspire
On a difficult Sunday morning, a few thoughts that help me daily
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I love Christmas…not for the gifts (although, they are lovely to receive) but for the time spent with family and friends. I look forward to toasting to a new year and all of the wonderful potential it brings.
There are many quotes that I have pinned to my Pinterest account that inspire...
Time for common sense on both sides of cliff talk
Both sides seem more focused on talking points than facts
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Before, we get started here, my thoughts and prayers to the people of Newtown, Conn. It is a community so much like so many parts of Chester County, it is impossible not to feel both sympathy and horror.
As a parent, it chills the blood. I’m not sure there was anything different that could have been done...
Gang-related graffiti leads to 2 New Garden arrests
Kennett Square Police investigating belated report of identity theft
New Garden Township Police said they recently took two men into custody after linking them to “gang-related graffiti.”
Christopher Guzman-Torres, 20, of Kennett Square, and Manuel Bedolla, 19, of West Grove, have been charged with criminal mischief and related offenses, police said. They were apprehended Dec. 6 following...
