State house seats could be in play
GOP leaders privately worried about turnout, impact of Romney’s stumbles
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
While the national races get the big attention, political insiders in the state tend to keep close tabs on races here in Chester County these days. As the population and demographics in the county have shifted in the last decade, the once-solidly Republican county is much more of a bell...
Kennett, Unionville working together on bullying
UCF, KCSD Coalition to host screening of film, ‘Bully’ on Oct. 24
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Unionville-Chadds Ford and Kennett Consolidated School District joint Community Coalition on Bullying will be offering a free screening of the movie ‘Bully’ on Oct. 24.
As bullying — in and out of local schools — becomes a greater focus of educators and parents, the Unionville-Chadds...
Safe rescue of alleged kidnapping victims praised
New Garden chief: Cross-country teamwork ended harrowing ordeal
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Police said Jorge Paramo-Mora, 28, of Habersham, Ga., used a ruse to kidnap his estranged wife and son in New Garden Township.
The discovery of a 14-year-old New Garden Township girl who had been abandoned Sunday on U.S. 1 near Oxford led to a kidnapping investigation that resulted...
Kennett Square police report lost, found items
Wallet was turned in, computer equipment, jewelry allegedly stolen
Whoever lost a wallet during the Mushroom Festival should contact Kennett Square police, who said today that it was turned in after being found Sept. 8 at West State and Lafayette Streets.
In other reports, police said the following people were arrested for driving under the influence: Guillermo Arizaga-Garcia, 34, of Kennett Square,...
Gemcraft forces Kennett to pull minutes down
Townhouse developer that failed to finish paving roads threatens to sue over supervisors minutes mention
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The entrance to Penn’s Manor in Kennett Township, where residents have had to cope with unfinished roads — and now the property’s developer threatened to sue the township if it didn’t pull down from the Web and revise its meeting minutes...
Plantation Event brings Olympic flavor to Unionville
Multi- discipline event asks much of horse & rider, but offers fun and excitement for the whole family
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Phillip Dutton, a member of the 2012 U.S Olympic equestrian team and former gold medalist, demonstrates show jumping during a recent preview event for the Plantation Field Equestrian Events, which start this Friday in Unionville.
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Rewarding military service with price breaks
New Veterans ID & Discount Program to launch in county on Friday
Many areas businesses are not waiting for Veterans Day to thank the men and women who have served in the military. From dining to dentistry, car repair to chiropractic care, a host of vendors are participating in a new program for veterans.
On Friday, Chester County Recorder of Deeds Rick Loughery, whose office manages DD-214...
‘Scoping’ out my new tattoo
Marked for life…if you have the right medical gear
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have been writing my weekly article for over a year now. And, I have discussed enough topics (fashion related and otherwise) to feel that this is almost like having a public diary. I find very few issues “off limits.”
That being said….I had the pleasure of my second colonoscopy this week.
(In...
Kennett improves to 3-0
Best start since program restarted in 2006; Lardani, Jones lead offense
ELVERSON — It might now have been the prettiest game ever, but Kennett used a high-powered offense to overcome a turnover-plagued game to shut out Twin Valley, 20-0 — giving the Blue Demons their first 3-0 start since restarting the school’s football program.
Senior running back Jordan Lardani scored a pair of touchdowns,...
60-plus eateries vying to satisfy culinary appetites
33rd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival set for Sunday
The 33rd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival will be held Sunday in downtown West Chester.
After feasting on fungi at last weekend’s Mushroom Festival, area foodies will likely be heading to West Chester on Sunday for the 33rd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival.
One of the biggest annual events in the area, the free...
