Blue Demons defense leading the way as hockey season heats up

Zeke Maling battles Boyertown captain Robert Weinberger for the puck. Kennett’s blue line should lead it to success in boys’ hockey By Dave Conard, Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com ASTON — Through all of the changes in the landscape of the Ches-Mont league over the past three seasons in ICSHL, one aspect of the Blue Demons game has remained constant, that is Kennett’s ability to...

Kennett Square resident bitten by pet rattlesnake

After large cache of exotic animals discovered, borough officials may move to regulate ownership By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com After a borough man was biten by his pet rattlesnake, similar to this animal pictured, borough officials are readying an ordinance controlling the number and kind of exotic animals that can be kept as pets. KENNETT SQUARE — After a borough man was...

Holiday decorations can be revealing

Those lights and displays may indicate something about your fashion sense By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com In typical “Kelly style”, I feel the need to follow up last week’s heartfelt article with something sarcastic today. Thanksgiving is usually the time for people to decorate their homes for the Christmas season. (Although, not if you are a member of my family…I prolong...

New Garden residents angered over Wal-Mart waiver

With 3-2 vote, Board of Supervisors passes a waiver allowing PREIT to circumvent the normal development process in the creation of a new supercenter By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, Kennetttimes.com The proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter for New Garden is expected to look much like this outlet in Missouri. NEW GARDEN — It is not uncommon these days to hear stories of small town residents fighting...

Let’s talk about home building

Building a house starts from the ground up By John D’Annunzio, Columnist, KennettTimes.com This will be the first in a series of articles on how to construct a building the right way: I know because I started from the ground up. I’ve operated all kinds or heavy equipment from John Deere 450 loaders up to Caterpillar’s 977 Trackscavator. From those experiences I can tell you that the first...

Ways to show your thanks

A new family tradition: random acts of kindness By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday. I love its coziness and the fact that it centers around time with family (and lots of good food) without the pressure of giving the perfect gift. I know that this is a fashion article and I love to tease about what attire I believe is suitable for stuffing...

New Garden taxiway installation complete

A new taxiway constructed at New Garden Flying Field promises to increase efficiency and safety By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer Kennetttimes.com NEW GARDEN—While development concerning the creation of new hangars at New Garden airport continues, the construction of a brand new taxiway has just been completed, with only the line painting yet to be applied. “The airport never had a full parallel...

Tooth whitening might not be a black and white choice

Everyone wants whiter, brighter teeth, but not all solutions are created equally By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, KennettTimes.com There has been a lot of hype and controversy about dental whitening recently. Tooth whitening (bleaching) is one of the most frequently asked about dental procedures in most dental offices. We all want whiter teeth and an awesome smile.  I never once in...

Historic Kennett Square highlights upcoming events

Recent events and new list of civic events were outlined show borough is more than just mushrooms By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT SQUARE — It just goes to show that Kennett Square has more than just mushrooms. The efforts of Historic Kennett Square (HKS) continue to go a long way in boosting Kennett’s commerce in the lagging economy, as well as keeping small town...

Don’t be a turkey for the holidays

One must dress — and dress one’s family — for the right holiday mood By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com If you affirm something out loud to the universe, does it happen? Because, as seen in my previous article, I am already BFF’s with Kelly Ripa. Check that one off the list. My second fashion fantasy? Befriending Tory Burch.  And, hey, she is a Main Line girl originally….so,...