La Verona says ‘benvenuti’
Despite stagnant economy, Kennett Square shows growth with new restaurant opening
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times
From left: Mary Hutchins, a member of Historic Kennett Square, Ginger Meadows, president of Historic Kennett Square, La Verona owner Ari Mavraj, owner Jack Mavraj, Kennett Square Borough Manager Brant Kucera, and Borough Council Member Leon Spencer celebrate the...
Natural Lands Trust announces Stroud app
New smartphone/tablet app allows for info and games at Stroud Preserve
Designed for “kids of all ages” the new Natural Lands Trust app for the Stroud Preserve can both teach and entertain.
EAST BRADFORD — Hiking through some of Chester County’s nicest preserved open spaces? Yeah, there’s an app for that.
The Natural Lands Trust, which manages a number of local nature preserves,...
New Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm is twice as nice
Combines the best of old Unionville Feed & Pet, Brandywine Hardware stores
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The new owners and managers of the Brandywine Ace Hardware Pet & Feed. From left, owner Chris Drennen, manager Ed Mallard, owner Larry Drennen Sr., manager Casey Kampf and owner Larry Drennen, Jr. show off the new sign, signalling the joining of the former Unionville Feed and &...
Chester County announces layoffs of 30 employees
County hopes to save $2 million; declining tax revenue, cuts in state aid force slashing
Updated: adds additional comment, 8 p.m. EDT
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
WEST CHESTER — Chester County announced Wednesday that it would lay off some 30 county employees, what county officials referred to as a “streamlining” of county services.
The cuts come in three departments, Facilities &...
State officials issue heat, smog warnings
It’s going to be hot Tuesday throughout Chester County, but now state environmental officials are issuing warnings about air quality as once again the mercury is expected climb near 100 degrees — and they’re asking residents to voluntarily cut down on activities that could worsen air quality, and warning the young and the elderly to avoid outdoor activities.
The Pennsylvania Department of...
Kennett Kings win 16-U Senior International District 28 title
The Kennett Kings, made up of players from Kennett and Unionville won the Senior League District 28 title. Back Row: Coach Mike Pechin, David Villifane, Alex Pechin, Drew Jarmuz, Kevin Looby, Tyler Hoffman Reardon, Coach Chris Jarmuz, Chris Tucker, Joe Zirolli, Alex Nichols and Manager Todd Duerr. Front Row: Dan Garver, Jake Freeman, John Karas, Simon Galer, and Eric Duerr.
The Kennett Kings...
Colts rally from 9-1 hole to beat Braves 22-11, drop finale to Sox
Despite all of the injuries, Kennett battles into the third round of league playoffs
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com
Kennett pitcher Conor Wing tags out Angelo Kelly at Home. the Colts led 2-0 at the time
ROYERSFORD—There is something special about being apart of an American legion baseball team.
Sure it’s nine guys playing together and yes the rules, with the exception...
You’ve gotta have HART! And a couple of dominating arms don’t hurt
Unionville rebounds to beat Ridley
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com
Unionville’s Ricky Hart crushes a double, driving in two runs in an 8-1 win
WARRINGTON—It’s been said that baseball is a simple game.
Still so much to accomplish this summer
Just because we’re in the lazy days of summer, doesn’t mean there aren’t things to do still
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I can’t help feeling that once 4th of July hits the summer slowly seeps away. Fall is right around the corner! School bags and supplies are making their way to the front of the stores.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
As much as I look forward...
Attempting to flee accident scene leads to more charges
New Garden police said a Coatesville driver struck another man with his vehicle
The aftermath of a July 6 accident turned violent, and now a 31-year-old Coatesville man in in custody, New Garden Township police said.
FaIsrael Franco-Venites, also known as Javier Maldonado, was charged with drunken-driving, aggravated assault, and related offenses after he allegedly attempted to flee an accident...
