Kennett schools to save $670K on bond re-fi
Savings help as property tax revenues continue to slide
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
KENNETT — A series of bond refinancing moves is expected to save the Kennett Consolidated School District some $670,000 over the next fiscal year, offsetting continuing drops in local tax revenue.
The moves were formally approved by the Board of Education, Monday night.
The district will issue two sets of...
Home renovations can help sales, but be smart
Picking the right things to fix up can make all the difference
By Jill Goldman, Special to The Times
Many of you have considered home renovations over the past year, and know that they types and costs of such projects vary greatly. The most affordable renovation is usually the one that provides the biggest benefit when selling, and that is fresh paint. Yes, just fresh paint. Good paint can...
Muses for music: poems, Andrew Wyeth paintings
Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus will tour Brandywine River Museum for insight
Members and associates of the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus will take a tour of the Brandywine River Museum’s Andrew Wyeth gallery for insight into an upcoming premiere performance.
Demonstrating the symbiotic relationship of the arts, singers and musicians will visit the Brandywine River Museum...
County law-enforcers recognized for advocacy
Domestic Violence Center bestowed honors during annual program
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan (from left) was honored with Assistant District Attorney Michelle Frei by Dolly Wideman-Scott, who heads the Chester County Domestic Violence Center.
Against the backdrop of sobering statistics – 53 domestic-violence fatalities in Pennsylvania...
Treats and tricks for good oral health
Xylitol-sweetened products could help fight tooth decay and satisfy a sweet tooth
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Halloween is coming, and to be fair my kids are no different than yours. They will go out on Halloween and they will try to visit even more homes in the neighborhood than last year. A very large and heavy sack of candy will be spilled out on the table when...
Amid praise, Annand resigns from Kennett school board
Honored for her hard work, steady presence during 26 years on KCSD board
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Kennett Consolidated School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Barry Tomasetti presents a gold key to Shirley Annand, who announced her resignation from the school board Monday night. Annand had been one of the longest serving school board members in Chester County.
KENNETT — Shirley...
Kennett High band to showcase talents
It will compete in multi-school competition at Unionville High
The Unionville High School Marching Band is presenting “March on the Brandywine,” which will feature the Kennett High band.
Trumpeting family-friendly marching orders, the Unionville High School Marching Band promises an evening of musical excitement and pageantry for spectators at its Cavalcade of Bands on Oct. 20, an...
County observing Mental Illness Awareness Week
Educational materials will be available at multiple locations
Chester County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Terence Farrell and Kathi Cozzone will issue a proclamation on Tuesday to spotlight National Mental Illness Awareness Week.
Chester County will recognize National Mental Illness Awareness Week, which begins today, with many local activities to promote insight and treatment options,...
Kennett powers past Sun Valley, 35-13
KENNETT SQUARE — So, it turns out this Jordan Lardani guy is for real, and so is Kennett football.
Lardani scored three touchdowns and rushed for more than 200 yards leading the Blue Demons (4-2, 1-1) to win over the Vanguards, (4-2, 2-1), shortening the list of undefeated teams remaining in the ChesMont American Division to one, Unionville. Although both Kennett and Unionville have three challenging...
‘Making up’ my list of favorites
Kelly compiles her “must-have’ list of cosmetics
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I am a make-up junkie. Lip-gloss, nail polish, under eye concealer….you name it, I’ve got it.
Walking around a cosmetic store is a little slice of heaven.
But, I also purchase a good deal of my products at the drugstore or supermarket.
Here is a smattering of my favorites: (in no particular...
