Another tough week for Corbett
Will GOP turnout take a big hit? And ‘Donationgate’…yawn
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
As Labor Day looms, we kick into high gear for the fall election, campaigns are gearing up with charges, counter charges — and in some races, what appears to be candidates distancing themselves from a certain Harrisburg office holder.
That office holder is, of course, Gov. Tom Corbett,...
Kennett overpowers Avon Grove, 28-13
Dunlevy, defense overpower Red Devils
By Emily Adelman, Correspondent, The Times
Kennett quarterback Nick Dunlevy battles for yards, Friday night against Avon Grove.
LONDON GROVE — Kennett Football is back, and it is back with a vengeance. Opening up last year with a 7-6 loss against Avon Grove, the Blue Demons (1-0) kept that loss on their minds as they won their regular season opener 28-13...
What To Do: Arden Town Fair celebrates 107 years
Also: Art & Craft Fest, Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show, and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Arden Town Fair has been going strong for 107 years in Arden, Del. — and has been a staple of Labor Day festivals in the Delaware Valley.
If you attend one of the special events around the area this weekend, there is a good chance you’ll be at an event that has been around for...
Hogan: police to battle aggressive driving
Coatesville police will be just one of many agencies in Chester County on the look out for aggressive driving on local roadways, District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Thursday.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Thursday that police in around the county are targeting aggressive driving. Police will focus on motorists exhibiting aggressive driving behaviors such as running red...
On Stage: Junior Sisk rambles to Longwood
Also: Kim Edwards, Nik Everett, Lindsey Saunders highlight Labor Day weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Junior Sisk & Rambler’s Choice are the featured artists at Longwood Gardens open air show, Friday night.
If you’re involved in something and nature calls, you’ve got to suspend whatever you’re doing at the time and answer the call. Everybody knows that.
If you’re...
On Your Table: Time for Heirloom Tomatoes
Late August is the peak of ripeness for these local wonders
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
At the peak of ripeness, a garden tomato is one of the things that make life worthwhile. Luscious, sweet, tart or even spicy and always juicy, now is the time to catch tomatoes at their best. Since earlier in August, all kinds of tomatoes are coming into season, ready to fix on salads,...
GOP officials blast Wolf on tax returns
Farrell, Welsh and DiGiorgio call for 10 years of returns to be released
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
County Commssioner Terence Farrell criticizes Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf for failing to release the last 10 years of tax returns as well as records relating to his business as Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh and GOP party chair Val DiGiorgio look on, Tuesday.
WEST CHESTER —...
State Police continue to investigate Rt. 926 fatal crash
EAST MARLBOROUGH — State Police continue to investigate an accident that killed a Kennett man on Rt. 926, just after midnight Sunday.
Police said that Arthur Joseff Teitsort-Birog, 24, was riding his bicycle east bound on Rt. 926 near Schoolhouse Lane when the accident occurred. A Pocopson man, Alan Michael Medina Barajas, 21, was driving a 2004 Jeep Liberty eastbound on the roadway at the same...
Rt. 52 roundabout faces delay
Six to eight weeks likely to be added to end of Sept. completion date
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and RoadCon, the contractor building the Rt. 52 roundabout, address construction delays on the site during a recent township meeting.
POCOPSON — Representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation...
Kennett mom & breast cancer survivor rides to conquer cancer
Two-day, 150 mile bike journey – Kennett & Unionville merchants rally in support
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Tasha Little-Verrico, a Kennett resident and breast cancer survivor, will participate in the University of Pennsylvania’s Ambramson Cancer Center’s Ride to Conquer Cancer in October, with her backers, A LITTLE Team for a CURE. She is being supported by various...
