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...
Residents urged to air public-safety concerns
Borough committee issues open invitation to Dec. 11 session
Kennett Square Mayor Matt Fetick is urging residents to attend the borough’s first public meeting of its Public Safety Committee on Dec. 11.
The borough’s Public Safety Committee will be open to the public for the first time on Wednesday, Dec. 11, and residents are urged to attend, officials said.
The committee typically brings...
Holiday events abound at The Market at Liberty Place
KENNETT SQUARE — The Market at Liberty Place will be hosting a number of events this holiday season, offering additional shopping and gift options — and fun events for the whole family.
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Christmas holidays, The Market will play host to Popup Holiday Shopping. Unique, artisan vendors will be selling their non-food products in keeping with The Market’s...
Bountiful birthday wishes for beloved centenarian
About 100 gather to celebrate Mike DiPietro’s 100th
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Mike DiPietro reads the many greetings that he received on his 100th birthday.
On Sunday, people celebrated from as far away as Italy – jubilantly singing birthday wishes on the computer. The more fortunate revelers traveled to Kennett Square from near and distant, including Boston....
Kennett Square declares: Let there be lights!
Annual parade on Friday to culminate with Santa’s arrival
Kennett Square will be aglow with festively lit floats on Friday during the annual Holiday Light Parade.
Historic Kennett Square is inviting area residents to see the light – actually lots of them – on Friday as the Annual Holiday Light Parade kicks off the season at 6:15 p.m.
Last year’s parade represented the debut of the...
New home decor shop on W. State St. in Kennett Square
Eclectic collection of vintage, turn-of-the-century furniture, decor, and gifts
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, The Times
Featuring a wide range specialized, one of a kind home decor items, Home Decor by Terri offers furniture and accent pieces, perfect to complete any home’s look — or as a thoughtful gift.
KENNETT SQUARE — “Furniture and home decor have always been a love of mine,”...
New organic food market opens in Kennett Square
Terra Foods offers year round organic vegetables, produce, dairy, and more
By Suzanne Misciagna, Staff Writer, The Times
Terra Foods, located at the Market at Liberty Place in downtown Kennett Square, offers something for everyone including local organic vegetables and produce, cooking oils, dairy products, gluten free products, fresh breads and more.
KENNETT SQUARE – Take a stroll through the...
Political news and notes: 2014 legislative races kicking off
Final write-in results show poor turnout, participation in 2013
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The political news cycle never seems to end these days, on the heels of the final write-in election results being posted Friday, we have a batch of new candidate announcements or pending announcements in 2014 state legislative races — and even, it seems — an early hint about a 2016 race.
First...
