‘Bridging the Community’ to meet at Am. Legion Hall
The public is invited to join a group of Kennett-area citizens committed to “Bridging the Community” on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Kennett Square.
This community group, which has been meeting since 1998, promotes the philosophy of creating a peaceful, progressive and inclusive community. Meetings offer an opportunity to share news and ideas about all the...
Kennett’s Mushroom Drop a roaring success
Robust turnout for first-ever New Year’s Eve event
By Steven Silverman, Correspondent, The Times
As midnight looms, a giant lit mushroom descends on downtown Kennett Square, New Year’s Eve. Reception and attendance for the first-year event was strong — with many in crowd hoping for it to become an annual event.
KENNETT SQUARE—It’s not often one gets to see a giant fungus touching...
YMCA wants to help make resolutions stick
Members who hope to pursue healthier lifestyles will get assist
Hundreds of people make annual New Year’s resolutions to get fit, lose weight, or improve their overall health – often losing the resolve rather than the pounds.
This year, the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, which is dedicated to strengthening communities through healthier living, is offering programs to help people keep those...
Borough gearing up for ‘Midnight in the Square’
Food, music – and giant mushroom drop – part of debut New Year’s Eve event
What started as a what-if concept – lower a giant, lighted mushroom at the stroke of midnight while collecting items for the local food bank – has evolved into a sensation that has garnered lots of media attention and promises an evening of family-friendly entertainment in Kennett Square.
The...
Borough police: Traffic stop leads to arrest
Kennett Square officers say resident had parole warrant
Kennett Square Police said they detained Fernando Avalos, 21, of Kennett Square, on a parole warrant following a traffic stop on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 4:12 p.m. in the 100 block of West Cedar Street. Avalos was released to a parole agent, police said.
On Monday, Dec. 16, Kennett Square Police said that sometime between Nov. 16 and Dec....
Borough’s New Year’s Eve event mushrooming
Officials report efforts to ensure fun, family-friendly entertainment
The giant borough icon, sponsored by ToJo Mushrooms, is ready to be adorned with lights.
Not surprisingly, Kennett’s Square’s inaugural New Year’s Eve extravaganza, which will include the lowering of a 700-pound, lighted steel shroom from a crane, is continuing to evolve, and borough officials said they are working with...
Area YMCAs offering free holiday tryout
From Dec. 26 to Dec. 31, residents can sample offerings at no charge
The only string attached to this holiday gift is the hope that the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley will be able to attract your patronage, its officials say.
From Dec. 26 to 31, YMCAs in the area will be open to the public for free – just in time to counteract the traditional holiday stress and overeating. Even better: The YMCA...
Coatesville-area woman dies in early-morning crash
State police: Kennett Square-area driver lost control of truck
A 27-year-old Coatesville-area woman died of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash in East Marlborough Township on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 12:37 a.m., said state police from the Avondale barracks in a news release.
Police said Kelly Lynn Parker, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the crash...
Vomiting from vehicle catches attention of police
New Garden officer reportedly finds marijuana in woman’s possession
Andrew Gotschall, 27 of Oxford, faces DUI charges, said New Garden Township Police.
A female’s vomiting from a vehicle on Sunday, Dec 1, at 12:59 a.m., caught the attention of a New Garden officer in the 8900 block of Gap Newport Pike, police said. Upon contact with the subject, Alicia Stoneback 21, of Lincoln University,...
National Guard plans drill on Dec. 10 in Kennett
Drill will simulate emergency at East Penn RR
KENNETT SQUARE — The Pennsylvania National Guard’s 3rd Civil Support Team is scheduled to conduct an exercise at the East Penn Railroad Headquarters at 505 South Broad Street in the borough on Dec. 10.
The annual exercise will test the 22-person team’s ability to respond to a chemical, biological, and/or radiological attack within the continental...
