Kennett High closed after legionella found in boiler
KENNETT SQUARE – Kennett High School was closed Friday after school officials found legionella bacteria in the school’s hot water system during routine testing, according to a letter shared with the school community.
The legionella bacteria was behind the 1976 outbreak of Legionnaire’s Disease during an American Legion convention in Philadelphia. The water-born bacteria can cause...
What To Do: Chester County Antiques Show is back
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
History and antiques go hand-in-hand – especially at one special event in Chester County every spring.
From April 7-9, the 35th Annual Chester County Antiques Show (610-692-4800, http://www.chestercohistorical.org), a major fundraiser for the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS), will be held at the Phelps School (583 Sugartown Road, Malvern).
KHS Robotics team makes winning pitch for Kennett funding
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett High School Demon Robotics team member Molly Hunter and mentor Christina Gorman gave a presentation about the team to request funding from Kennett Township for competition support.
KENNETT TOWNSHIP – Kennett High School’s Demons Robotics team were big winners at Wednesday night’s meeting of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors, securing...
On Stage: Ann Wilson keeps on rockin’ with (or without) Heart
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Ann Wilson
The heart, which is the muscle that keeps a body alive by pumping blood, consists of two ventricles. If one or the other shuts down, everything stops working and life usually screeches to a halt.
Heart, a band from the Pacific Northwest that has been around for more than four decades, consists of two sisters – Ann and Nancy Wilson. Fortunately,...
Art Watch: A full circle collaboration at Mala Gallerie
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
With so many exciting art openings this Friday April 7th, it will be hard to choose which reception to attend! Before the weekend starts up, you might want to go to The Brandywine River Museum of Art this Wednesday evening to attend Phillips Collection Curator Susan Frank’s discussion of the history of the art at The Philips Collection in Washington DC.
This...
E. Marlborough honors Mellinger for 40 years of service
Removal of trees in question for new home construction
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
East Marlborough Board of Supervisors chair Richard Hannum reads a citation from State Rep. Eric Roe (R-158) honoring Roadmaster Dennis Mellinger him for 40 years of service to the township at Monday night’s board meeting. Photo courtesy, East Marlborough Township.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The township’s Board...
Op/Ed: Block grant cuts will be devastating
By Kathi Cozzone, Chester County Commissioner
Kathi Cozzone
President Trump has presented his first budget proposal, a document containing many surprises, and quite a few points that have alarmed various groups of people from housing advocates to environmentalists to diplomats. Count me among the alarmed. In Pennsylvania, Counties are on the front lines of spending on human services. We leverage...
All About Connecting: Live like you are dying
“The best way to deal with death is to live in a fully conscious, compassionate, loving way. Don’t wait until you’re on your deathbed to recognize that this is the only way to live.”
– Morrie Schwartz
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Are you bored with life? Are you feeling unfulfilled in your relationships, career and hobbies? Are you anxious about your future? Do...
Kennett Sq. swears Holdsworth in as new PD Chief
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Mayor Matthew Fetick swears William Holdsworth in as Kennett Square’s new chief of police as Holdsworth’s wife Debbie looks on.
KENNETT – Kennett Square’s finest turned out in full force on Monday night to support William Holdsworth as he was officially sworn in as the new chief of police at the Borough Council meeting. Retired chief Ed...
Gov. Wolf fires up county Democrats
Gov. Tom Wolf addresses the Chester County Democratic Committee Annual Dinner — in front of a packed house of more than 325 people, Sunday night. Photo: Jim Salvas.
COATESVILLE — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf addressed a packed Coatesville Country Club Sunday night, asking the 325 Chester County Democrats in attendance to do more than just resist the current Republican attacks on human rights...
