Schilling, Kline, Lyons KAU Players of the Week
Theron Schilling
KENNETT — Twelve-year-old Theron Schilling experienced a week on the diamond that few Little Leaguers ever could imagine. Playing for the KAU Little League Major Division Knights 12U team, Schilling hit four home runs—including two grand slams—and knocked in 16 runs in games against Avon Grove, Westside, and Glen Mills. He batted 6-for-8 overall and was walked several times...
Willowdale: an event to dress for
While some are there for the horses, many come to make fashion statements
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
I have always loved the fanciness of the Kentucky Derby. While I have never had the occasion to attend, lucky for us, Unionville, PA is located in the heart of horse country, as well! Rolling hills and Ireland green pastures provide a picture perfect backdrop for the annual...
Navigating roadwork without headaches
PennDOT warns area motorists of troublespots
Line-painting trucks, lane restrictions, and lane closures are among the potential traffic-jammers on tap for area residents, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.
The agency said slow-moving painting vehicles will be working throughout the county from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. next week. In addition, PennDOT identified the...
Hundreds praise county’s Pocopson Home
Privatization, other options to be considered in an attempt to stem recent financial losses
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Special to KennettTimes.com
Residents packed the Chester County Commissioners' boardroom to voice support for keeping the Pocopson Home county-operated.
WEST CHESTER — In its early years, the Pocopson Home served as a point of profit – as well as pride – for Chester...
Farm Bureau aims to stay grounded
Annual banquet topics run gamut from chips to ticks
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Special to KennettTimes.com
Joe Fecondo, the local Farm Bureau's vice president (from left); Ed Herr, president of Herr's; Thomas Matthews, a Farm Bureau board member; and Dan Miller, the bureau's board president, display a donation check for the Lighthouse in Oxford.
WEST CHESTER – When the original...
Kennett Square police chase suspect into Delaware
Borough police pursue a suspect from Kennett Square into New Castle County
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennetTimes.com
KENNETT SQUARE — Like something from a Hollywood action movie, police from Kennett Square and several other local law enforcement agencies were involved in a high-speed pursuit last week, spanning two states and several municipalities.
At approximately 9 PM on April...
Fallen officers to be remembered, May 10
Brass plaques honor the nine fallen police officers, killed in the line of duty, in Chester County, near the old county courthouse.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County’s nine fallen police officers range from two members of the Kennett Square force who were fatally ambushed in 1972 by a key operative in the notorious Johnston Brothers gang to the sheriff fatally struck by a milk-delivery train...
What’s so great about living here?
A great deal, actually, from culture, to nature to great schools, Chester County has a lot to offer
By Jill Goldman, Special to KennettTimes.com
With natural beauty, great schools and one of the great cities of the world just a short car ride away — Philadelphia — Chester County has a lot to offer.
Last week we promised to write about why Chester County is such a great place to live. We...
Police: Alcohol fuels diverse charges
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Special to KennettTimes.com
A drunken bike rider, a man threatening an ex-girlfriend, and a loose, drenched dog were among the alleged infractions handled recently by New Garden Township police.
Harry London, 52 of Kennett Square, was taken into custody and charged with public drunkenness on Saturday after police reported being called to the 300 block of Scarlett Road for...
Blue Demons compete in “National Treasure”, The 118th Penn Relays
Philadelphia legend and Temple alumni Bill Cosby was omni present on Friday
Historic Franklin field played host to Kennett and more than 1400 high school relay teams By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com
PHILADELPHIA—Every April the very best in track and field make their way to historic Franklin Field to compete in one of the grandest stages in the world, the Penn Relays. Over the first...
