State police: Man’s stolen-car report bogus
Kennett Square police investigating hit-and-run, criminal mischief
Kennett Square police are investigating two incidents of criminal mischief and a hit-and-run.
State police from the Avondale barracks have filed charges against a 48-year-old Christiana man, who is accused of making false reports to law enforcement. Police said Thomas W. Myers erroneously reported that his vehicle had been stolen...
2013 Phila. Flower Show catering to variety of tastes
Cuisine from Kennett Square will be among highlights
An installation by an artistic team from the Chester County Art Association, entitled “Hockney’s Haven” and inspired by a David Hockney painting, will be displayed at the 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show.
When the 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show opens Saturday, March 2, in the city’s Convention Center, Chester County will be well-represented,...
Living History: Markers to a forgotten war
Chester County played large role in now almost forgotten War of 1812
By Gene Pisasale, Special to The Times
A marker in Kennett Square commemorates the American troops that encamped near the current location of the Country Butcher at Cypress and Walnut streets.
America was woefully unprepared to wage a second war against Great Britain. As England purchased 80% of our cotton and 50% of all other...
First Friday Art Stroll to feature female focus
National Women’s History Month to be celebrated with business openings, exhibits
Kennett Square will celebrate National Women’s History Month with exhibits and business openings during the First Friday Art Stroll.
Since March is National Women’s History Month, Kennett Square is taking the opportunity to honor women in the arts. Many downtown merchants will be featuring women...
La Comunidad Hispana announces new hire
Alisa Jones will begin her new job as chief operating officer of La Comunidad Hispana on March 11.
Bilingual, West Grove resident tapped as chief operating officer
La Comunidad Hispana announced Thursday that it has named Alisa Jones as its chief operating officer.
Jones, who is bilingual, comes to La Comunidad Hispana from the Delaware Division of Public Health, where she worked as bureau...
Police: Aggressive dogs chased pet off its property
The owners of Daisy are offering a reward for her return.
Owner is offering reward for Daisy’s safe return
A Landenberg man who repeatedly allowed his aggressive dogs to run loose has been cited for multiple dog-law violations, New Garden Township Police said. David Sampson, 30 of Landenberg, committed the offenses Feb. 7, 8, and 9, police said, adding that the dogs were aggressive with...
Annual ‘Art on the Square’ seeking exhibitors
Interested artists, artisans have until March 25 to submit applications
The second annual “Art on the Square” will be held April 27.
Organizers of the second annual “Art on the Square,” a juried arts and fine crafts festival along the main streets of Kennett Square are seeking a vital component of the event: artists.
The festival will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April...
Fresh produce in winter? Kennett Square says yes
Unlike many others, The Kennett Square Farmers’ Market is a year-round operation.
Borough’s farmers’ market is year-round operation
Everyone who knows Kennett Square realizes that one of America’s hippest small towns didn’t get that way by following the crowd. Part of the borough’s charm comes from the fact that it’s different, and its Farmers’ Market is no exception.
Unlike...
Traffic stop leads to drunken-driving arrest
Police said they also cited a 16-year-old passenger for underage drinking
A traffic stop on Jan. 20 led to a drunken-driving arrest, Kennett Square police said.
Police said Jose Moreno-Flores, 27, of Wilmington, was arrested at 8:26 p.m. in the 200 block of East State Street. A 16-year-old male from Kennett Square, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was cited for underage drinking and released...
Sink your sweet tooth into this taste-testing fest
United Way of Southern Chester County to raise funds with chocolate competition
Chocoholics rejoice: The First Annual Chocolate Lovers Festival will be held Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.
A fund-raiser for the United Way of Southern Chester County, the festival will sweeten Kennett Square’s Red Clay Room, where professional and amateur chefs will compete for prizes and bragging rights to be dubbed...
