Kennett earns homecoming win over Octorara, 14-12

The Blue Demons fought their way to a win Saturday while also setting a KHS record. By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer KennettTimes.com Kennett's Anothony Torrello battles for the ball against Octorara's Charles Cooper. The Blue Demons celebrated Homecoming 2011 by posting their fifth win — making a losing record in 2011 impossible. KENNETT SQUARE — Losers, no more. Since Kennett...

Look out, New York, here comes Kelly!

The Big Apple means serious fashion choices By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com I am going to New York City for the weekend on a Girls Trip! (You can’t see me, but, I am dancing in my seat as I type!) YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! It is a wonder that I have a minute to craft this article being that it is Thursday night and I have nothing ready and my train leaves tomorrow morning!!! Going...

What’s in my drinking water?

Whether it comes from a well, or a water system, what you need to know By John D’Annunzio, Columnist, KennettTimes.com The experts say that the human body needs eight glasses of drinking water a day. This amount of water is needed because the body needs water for temperature control, removing waste from the body and brings oxygen to the cells and organ function. Let’s talk about what could...

Kennett Sq. police blotter

KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Square police department reports the following recent activity: • Bicycle Theft — Kennett Sq. Police are investigating a report of theft that occurred sometime between Thursday, 10/13/11 and Sunday, 10/16/11. A bicycle was reported stolen from the porch of a residence located in the 200 block of South Walnut Street. The investigation continues. • Assault —...

Kennett supervisors, public wrangle over Right to Know dispute

Monday evening’s Board of Supervisors meeting saw fire from residents over lack of answers regarding audit By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors reacts to public complaints about financial records during Monday night's board meeting. From left, Robert Hammaker, Michael Elling and Allan Falcoff. KENNETT — Most fires start as small...

McCarthy addresses crash, hears residents’ worries

Following Kennett Police Chief Albert McCarthy’s seizure-induced crash, township residents gathered to hear his side of the story, ask questions By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Kennett Police Chief Albert McCarthy. KENNETT — As a police chief, Albert McCarthy is constantly under the microscope of the public eye. Knowing this all too well, and as a result of his Oct....

Kennett loses close one to Great Valley, 12-14

Despite the excellent weather on Saturday, the Demons were unable to pull out a win at the Patriots’ homecoming game By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Kennett's Jordan Lardani dives for yardage against Great Valley, Saturday. Lardani led the Demons with 112 yards rushing. MALVERN — At the onset of Saturday’s contest between the Demons and the Patriots, many thought...

Kennett Police Chief’s crash raises safety, practicality concerns

Supervisors: no plan to add additional permanent police officers By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT — In the wake of this month’s incident involving the township police chief colliding with a Delaware woman and leaving the scene of the accident — both attributed to the chief’s medical issues — township officials said this week that the long-term plan...

Making the holidays way too scary

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com It has been a while since I have written a snarky article….and, I am in a “mood”…SO, here it goes: THERE IS NO GOOD REASON FOR A HOLIDAY SWEATER/T-SHIRT/MATCHING BEDAZZLED SWEATPANT. I don’t care if you are a mother of four or a pre-K teacher or you drive a school bus or you’re on the PTA or you work at Michael’s craft store. Buying...

Kennett audit — and auditor — raises concerns

The release of the 2009-2010 audit of Kennett Township has been the subject of controversy for some residents and political figures since its introduction in July By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT — With one side arguing a lack of transparency and questions about how money was spent and the other claiming politics trumping common sense and township employee’s...