Drop-in youth art classes returning to Garage
Free sessions will be held by Chester County Art Association
The Chester County Art Association will hold free children’s art classes on Saturdays at the Garage for two age groups.
The Chester County Art Association (CCAA) is inviting young people to join its weekly Saturday art classes at the Garage Community and Youth Center.
The sessions, which begin this Saturday, are completely drop-in...
State police: Robber hits 24-hour CVS
Authorities said gun-toting bandit stole $182.50 from E. Marlborough store
A man wearing a purple Baltimore Ravens sweatshirt and black jacket armed with “a long gun” robbed the 24-hour CVS Pharmacy on East Baltimore Pike in East Marlborough Township on Monday at 2:03 a.m., said state police from the Avondale barracks.
Police said the bandit handed a brown paper bag to the cashier with instructions...
Mosquito-spraying set for parts of Kennett
Effort is part of county initiative to reduce threat of West Nile virus
Weather permitting, the Chester County Health Department will conduct a mosquito-control treatment in portions of Kennett Square, Kennett Township and Pennsbury Township on Thursday between 8 and 11 p.m., said a department news release.
The treatment will be administered with truck-mounted spray equipment. The equipment dispenses...
Group aims to foster community in Kennett area
“Bridging the Community” will meet Sept. 11 at the Kennett Square Police Station.
The public is invited to join a group of Kennett-area citizens committed to “Bridging the Community” on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Kennett Square Police Station.
This community group, which has been meeting since 1998, promotes the philosophy of creating a peaceful, progressive and inclusive community. ...
Defendant says cheating spouse led to beating
Police: Victim pummeled after exiting his vehicle for alleged business meeting
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Saul Bernal-Castaneda, 31, of Kennett Square, faces charges that include aggravated assault in connection with a Friday attack, New Garden Township Police said.
A Kennett Square man was taken into custody Saturday morning, accused of beating a man he said was having...
9-1-1 call leads to jail cell for borough man
He is accused of requesting that police be dispatched so he could kill them
A Kennett Square man who called 9-1-1 and requested that police be dispatched so that he could kill them has been jailed for terroristic threats and harassment, police said.
Kennett Square Police said they arrested Walter Maldonado-Carrillo, 20, in the 400 block of East South Street on Aug. 11 at 11:16 p.m. He was arraigned...
Kennett Square man jailed on attempted-murder charge
Auto-shop owner, 25, is accused of shooting soccer coach in West Chester
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Curtis Zebley, 25, of Kennett Square, is in Chester County Prison on attempted-homicide charges, stemming from a violent altercation Sunday morning in downtown West Chester.
A 25-year-old Kennett Square resident was arraigned Sunday night on charges that include attempted-homicide...
KAU team returns home to rousing reception
Kennett Kings earn fans – and memories – with series of achievements
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Members of the KAU team – the U.S. Senior League Baseball champs – line up for an appreciative crowd at their field on Leslie Road in Kennett Square.
Sandwiched between nearly a dozen emergency vehicles with lights flashing and sirens blaring in downtown Kennett Square,...
Borough plans royal welcome home for Kings
Officials want to celebrate KAU’s amazing run at World Series
5:30 p.m. update: Team not expected to arrive in area until 7 p.m. due to New York traffic
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
After the World Series ended, players from various teams united for a wiffle ball game in the hotel courtyard, an impromptu outing that eventually attracted about 50 players.
The Kennett...
Borough police probe theft from vehicle
Owner reports broken door lock, missing registration sticker
Kennett Square Police said they are investigating a theft reported on Aug. 2 that allegedly occurred sometime between July 12 and Aug. 2 when a vehicle’s lock mechanism was broken on the driver’s side while it was parked in the 700 block of South Washington Street. In addition, police said a 2014 registration sticker was stolen.
Borough...
