Kennett residents demand accountability

A push from a local residents’ organization has resulted in the distribution of Kennett Township’s bursary statistics to the public By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT — Patriotism in the spirit of Thomas Jefferson was alive and well at the township Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday night which met under the watchful eye of Bill Hewton, Chairman of the Kennett...

Fenster and Breedings Winners for 8th Annual KAPRB Kids Run

By Hannah Christopher, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Competitors make a turn in the eighth annual KAPRB Kids Cross Country run at Anson B. Nixon Park. KENNETT — The eighth annual KAPRB Kids Cross Country run was held last Thursday night under perfect conditions.  At race time at 7 p.m. it was cloudy and 77 degrees at Anson B. Nixon park.  The race lead by race director Claire Finfrock and...

Murder Mystery takes over Kennett Square

Live performance art brings out a large crowd By Eddy K. Foster, Staff Writer, KennettTimes Inspector Doolittle (Joe Finn) accusing Russella Fungi (Beth Holladay) during the Murder Mystery put on by the Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society during August's ArtWalk. KENNETT SQUARE — A dead body was found on the Genesis walkway at 6:45 Saturday evening and everyone had a chance to find out who...

Kennett Underground Railroad Center chugs along

Organization offers Heritage tours, plans to open museum in Pocopson By Eddy K. Foster, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com he Barnard House in Pocopson should become the new home of the Kennett Underground Railroad Museum — if township officials can work out financing to pay for the project, which would also move the township offices to the building. KENNETT — A century and a half ago, the Kennett...

Kennett Family Art Fest, July 30 at Anson Nixon

Family friendly live music, art projects, bike rodeo — and a chance to win an ‘All Around Kennett’ gift basket KENNETT SQUARE — Family Art Fest full of creative fun at Kennett Square’s Anson B. Nixon Park, sponsored in part by The Kennett Times. A variety of participatory art activities are planned for Saturday, July 30, from 10 am to 3 pm at Anson B. Nixon Park’s Family Art...

Luther House could be a reality for Kennett Seniors

Luther House Foundation of Southern Chester County could potentially expand into Kennett Township, offering affordable housing for area seniors By P.J. D’Annunzio Staff Writer, Kennetttimes.com Louis Wonderly addresses the audiance at the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors meeting Monday night. KENNETT — The increased cost of living in the current economic climate is affecting everyone,...

Jessica Lea Mayfield to headline at The Flash, Aug. 25

KENNETT SQUARE — The Los Angeles Times just listed their Top Music Picks of the Year (so far) and at the head of the list was Jessica Lea Mayfield’s LP Tell Me.  Rolling Stone and Spin Magazines have featured her as an up-and-coming artist to watch, and she recently made her network television debut on the David Letterman show. Touring all across the United States, it is a coup by the Kennett...

Coming up at the Kennett YMCA: Kids’ Triathlon, Benefit Bike Ride, Kids Golf Classic

KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett YMCA has a number of fun and exciting events coming in the coming weeks, in addition to the wide range of programs and activities for members. Here’s just a small sample: Kennett Area Good Kids Triathlon – Nurturing Potential:  Sunday, July 24th @ 7am @ the Kennett YMCA Outdoor Pool (636 South Walnut Street).  125 yard swim, 2.2 mile bike, .4 mile run. ...

Kennett Senior Center Sunday Dinner, July 24

KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors an afternoon “Sunday Dinner with Friends” on Sunday, July 24 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Dinner will be from 1:00 – 1:45 and Music and Dancing with Hal DeHaven from 1:45 – 3:00. The cost is $10/person. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age. Please contact the KASC @610-444-4819 a week in advance for reservations. The Kennett Area Senior...

KAU Knights win District 28 title

Kennett, Unionville players spark win over Naamans; team advances to state tourney Winners! The KAU Knights won the District 28 Little League Senior title. KENNETT SQUARE — On a very sunny and hot Saturday afternoon, at the MacQueen tournament held at the NVF field in Kennett the KAU Knights had a 10-0 shut out over Naamans in six innings. James Chapman a rising senior at Unionville High School...