Right to Know dispute still rages in Kennett

The legal battle between Stevens and supervisors colleagues over the right to view records continues By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Stevens claimed that his right to view financial documents as a supervisor is being suppressed by the Township. KENNETT — During Monday night’s Board of Supervisor’s meeting, old issues stemming from the release of the 2009-2010 audits and...

Blue Demons comeback run stopped short by Cougars

Kennett battled back, scoring  six consecutive goals, but fell short in 20-11 loss By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com   University of Michigan recruit Sophie DuPhily makes a sweet move to score one of her three goals on the days KENNETT SQUARE—It’s an obvious fact that high school lacrosse is a game of momentum. For about ten minutes on Tuesday afternoon, on the sun drenched...

Kennett High hosts 11th Annual Diversity Conference

In conjunction with several other local schools, KHS students study tolerance and cultural understanding By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, Kennetttimes.com Students from around the region sit down to a multicultural lunch at Kennett High's Diversity Conference KENNETT SQUARE — Learning not to fear the things that make people different and focus on the rich variety of aspects that make a...

PINK is every one’s color!

Ches-Mont league rivals join forces to battle common foe By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com   EAST MARLBOROUGH–The will be a blanket of pink through out Unionville Stadium this week as the Indians lacrosse squads, will be donning the pink in support of Unite for HER, in an effort to raise money and awareness in the Kennett Square area. The boys will take to the field in a...

Open space: the battle to preserve the King Ranch

Author to sign book about ranch history and aftermath, ‘Catalyst for Conservation’ Sunday David Shields, a co-author of the book 'Catalyst for Conservation' will speak about the book project and sign copies at Brandywine River Museum Sunday. Many of the scenic vistas revered by residents in the Kennett area and neighboring communities owe their existence to a herd of well-traveled...

Blue Demons snag medals at Hurricane Invitational

Kennett  was well represented in a tune up for the Penn Relays By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com Kennett's Hannah Dilcher grabbed an eighth-place finish in high jump MALVERN—With the Penn Relays just around the corner on the schedule, Saturday’s’ 13th annual Hurricane invitational serves as a great warm up for the bi event as medals are awarded for the top five spots in...

Turning up the heat: what not to wear

With summer-like heat coming, don’t lose your head or fashion sense By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com The rumor is the thermometer will hit the mid-80’s today and a few days this week!  Yipppeeeee! I am more than ready to ditch my heavy jacket and leave my boots permanently in the closet! The initial tease of summer brings radiant sunshine, brilliant blue skies and glorious...

KMS eighth-graders selected for District Chorus

District 12 ChorusFest brought together singers from 21 schools (From left to right) Duncan Smith, Neja Jackson, Aodhan Gorman, Conductor Carl Nygaard, Giovanna Ruggio, Becca Shoemaker, teacher Roseann Barnes, and Erin Dooley. By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT SQUARE — In late March, six students of the Kennett Middle School Eighth Grade Chorus, under the direction...

Police blotter: gas and go creates havoc in New Garden

NEW GARDEN — A customer at the Sunoco station on Route 41 on Wednesday fueled the anger of authorities when she allegedly forgot to do something important before pulling away after her fill-up: remove the nozzle from her vehicle. New Garden Township police said they are trying to identify the older black female, approximately 5-foot-2 and 120 pounds, who damaged the station’s equipment...

Revised legislative districts revealed

Big changes for Kennett, Kennett Square from first plan; New Garden gets new senate district By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com The new proposed state house districts for the area would move a number of local towns into new districts including Kennett Township and Kennett Square. HARRISBURG — Maybe the second time is the charm. The state Legislative Redistricting Commission announced...