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...
Kennett Square Police: Scam attempts continuing
Resident reported receiving a letter seeking payment to qualify for $50,000 prize
The scam attempts continue, said Kennett Square police, citing a letter received by a resident in the 300 block of North Lincoln Street on Jan. 9.
Police said the letter stated the resident had won $50,000 and needed to send $1,920 by Western Union or Money Gram for tax purposes in order to claim the prize. An investigation...
Separate accidents lead to drunken-driving charges
Police: Both defendants are Kennett Square residents
Two Kennett Square residents were arrested for drunken-driving in separate incidents recently, Kennett Square Borough Police reported Monday.
Leonel Castaneda-Montero, 26, was arrested Jan. 3 at 9:19 p.m. following a traffic accident at South Union and Cedar Streets, and C.B. Fields, 56, was cited on Dec. 31 at 7:35 p.m after a traffic accident...
Borough police link 16-year-old to burglary
Youth was referred to juvenile authorities for Dec. 12 break-in
The investigation into a burglary last month in the borough has led to an arrest, Kennett Square Police said Tuesday.
Police said a 16-year-old was referred to juvenile authorities on Dec. 27 for allegedly stealing cash from a residence in the 400 block of West State Street sometime between 4:20 and 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12.
State...
Police: Beware of fake money-order scams
Online buyers allegedly make counterfeit overpayment to get refunds
A resident in the 800 block of Wayne Avenue described what Kennett Square police say is a frequent scam: using a counterfeit money order to overpay for an item and then requesting a refund from the seller.
Police said the resident advertised furniture for sale on Craigslist and received a response from a buyer who “mistakenly...
Disputes, drugs dominate New Garden police activity
Five charged with drug offenses, three arrested for altercations
A dispute over money and possession of various illegal drugs led to several arrests this past week, New Garden Township Police said Friday.
Antonio Ortiz-Vasquez, 23, and Misael Gabriel-Reynoso, 22, both of Toughkenamon, were charged for their roles in a Nov. 30 assault in the 1100 block of Newark Road when both became involved...
First Friday Art Stroll featuring festive flair
Kennett Square businesses will be decked out for holidays
Longwood Art Gallery is one of the Kennett Square businesses featuring artwork during the First Friday Art Stroll.
The First Friday Art Stroll is expected to be more festive than ever this month as businesses decked out for the holidays present gift ideas, refreshments and entertainment.
Longwood Art Gallery is hosting a Holiday Art and...
Red Cross offers way to combine holiday tradition with military support
Free card-signing for troops offered Thursday night at Longwood Gardens
Visitors to Longwood Gardens on Thursday evening will have a chance to send cards to military, courtesy of the Red Cross.
For the sixth year in a row, the American Red Cross is sponsoring holiday mail for the nation’s military, and its regional chapter is making it easy for Longwood Gardens visitors to participate.
On Thursday,...
Quick-thinking resident averts scam, police said
Impersonating resident’s grandson, caller allegedly needed money wired to Peru
Kennett Square police said a quick-thinking resident of Southview Avenue who became suspicious prevented a likely scammer from stealing money. Police said they hope residents will exercise caution when faced with a similar situation.
Police said the resident received a call on Monday from a person who identified...
Police arrest two for alleged drunken-driving
Kennett Square officers investigating two instances of criminal mischief
Kennett Square Police arrested Andrew Santaniello, 53, of Kennett Square for simple assault following an incident Oct. 29 at 8:30 p.m. in the 300 block of East Linden Street.
A Chadds Ford resident faces charges following a traffic stop in the 700 block of West State Street on Nov. 1; Kennett Square police said Michael...
