KCSD Board prepares for 2012-2013 school year
Before adjourning for the summer, the KCSD Board discussed a variety of issues for the upcoming school year
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE—Among the primary topics brought up by the Kennett Consolidated School District Board during their final meeting of the summer was the adoption of a new scholarship fund, named in memorial for Steve Robinson, a Kennett High School...
LIVING THE DREAM!
Unionville’s Peter Hissey could call the hallowed outfield of Fenway Park home some day.
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Pete Hissey takes a rip at the Trenton Thunder/ Portland Seadogs game against Yankees top prospect David Phelps
TRENTON—In a month when Kennett and Unionville youngsters of all ages are competing in their respective district and state playoffs whether...
High-profile drunken-driver gets 60 days in jail
Defendant acknowledged that he wasn’t a typical first-time offender
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A high-profile, drunken-driving defendant was sentenced yesterday to 60 days in prison.
Chester County Court Judge William P. Mahon imposed the jail term on Sean O. O’Neill, a 23-year-old Delaware County resident who
Sean O. O’Neill received a 60-day jail term for...
Chester County man helps to bring Money Barn to TV
Shooting in and around Chester County, new Animal Planet show is looking for barn owners
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville native Taylor Hendrixson is part of the team producing Money Barn, a new series slated to be on Animal Planet.
POCOPSON — There are so many old barns dotting the Chester County landscape, it’s almost easy to forget they’re there even though many are filled...
Living History: The Kennett Underground Railway
Chester County offered hope and a route to freedom for slaves
By Gene Pisasale, Special to The Times
The Progressive Friends Meeting House in Kennett is now the Chester County Visitors Center — but was a key border hub in the movement of slaves north of the Mason-Dixon Line and freedom.
More than any other issue, the Civil War was fought to decide whether “the peculiar institution” known...
Sentence debated for high-profile drunk-driver
Both sides strongly disagree on the length of Sean O. O’Neill’s jail term
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A high-profile, drunken-driving defendant who will be sentenced tomorrow in Chester County Court has inflamed passions on both
Sean O. O’Neill will be sentenced tomorrow in Chester County Court for a highly-publicized drunken-driving offense.
Sean O. O’Neill...
Shoppers line up for new Giant store
Location of old Genuardi’s on U.S. 1 in Longwood, opens to lines and giveaways
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Shoppers lineup for the grand opening of the new Giant supermarket in Longwood, Sunday.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — You’d think it would take a lot to get people up and out on sultry, Sunday morning in July, but based on the line that queued up in front of the new Giant supermarket...
Injured jockey’s indomitable spirit inspires
Group has held five fund-raisers to assist Jake Chalfin with medical expenses; two more are scheduled
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jake Chalfin said he is extremely grateful to a group who rallied to give him emotional and financial support after his paralyzing steeplechase injury. Photo courtesy of Tod Marks
A 34-year-old Springdell resident who grew up in Chester Springs...
Canadians dominate Chesco Grand Prix bike Series
Magner wins Kennett Square Final
Cyclists race up West State Street in Kennett Square as part of the Chesco Grand Prix. Photo by Carolyn Worthington.
KENNETT SQUARE — After 1 hour and 30 minutes of hard, hot racing, 21 year old Ty Magner of Griffin, Ga. sprinted clear of the three leaders to take the final 30-mile bike race in the inaugural Chesco Grand Prix. Magner, riding for the powerful...
Winning the gold for fashion
The Olympics are exciting, the fashion choices often not so much
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I am not particularly athletic.
If I had to describe my physical prowess, I would qualify myself as “sporty” (Spice. Ha!) (Sorry for the 90’s reference…had to do it.)
I like to sweat and I enjoy a good 60-minute (max) workout (in an air-conditioned facility).
And, I am fiercely...
