Police credit neighbor with averting burglary
Kennett Square resident called 9-1-1 when he saw suspicious activity
An alert neighbor prevented a burglary this morning, Kennett Square police said.
Police said a resident of the 800 block of Wayne Avenue spotted a suspect enter the back yard of his neighbor’s home about 11:10 a.m., stand on a chair and try to pry open a back window of the home. Realizing he had been noticed, the suspect fled,...
Police: Borough not free range for chickens
In two separate recent incidents, owners cited for loose livestock
Why did the chickens cross the road in Kennett Square? Because the owners ran afoul of borough ordinances, police said.
In two separate instances, one on Sept. 5 in the 700 block of Wayne Avenue and one on Sept. 16 in the 200 block of East Linden Street, police were called for reports of roaming chickens. After they rounded up...
Man waives hearing on privacy invasion charges
Dental office worker is accused of secretly videotaping female colleagues
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Joseph “Joey” C. Kolimaga, accused of secretly videotaping female co-workers, waived his preliminary hearing today.
An employee at a West Chester dental surgery practice made a disconcerting discovery in August: a cell phone set to video-record was lying on...
Healthy-living celebration adds all the right moves
Dancing will be one way in which those attending the health celebration will be encouraged to move.
Free La Comunidad Hispana event will promote wellness, exercise
So many activities are planned Saturday for ¡Vive tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving! that it may be difficult to do anything but that.
Sponsored by La Comunidad Hispana, the free event will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Anson B. Nixon...
Kennett Square police report lost, found items
Wallet was turned in, computer equipment, jewelry allegedly stolen
Whoever lost a wallet during the Mushroom Festival should contact Kennett Square police, who said today that it was turned in after being found Sept. 8 at West State and Lafayette Streets.
In other reports, police said the following people were arrested for driving under the influence: Guillermo Arizaga-Garcia, 34, of Kennett Square,...
Two brothers accused of running marijuana house
Police said Joshua Rivera, 22, was running a marijuana operation with his brother at their borough home.
Police: Search warrant executed after two-month probe
For two months, Kennett Square police had the residence of two brothers under surveillance for suspected drug trafficking.
Today, police said Joshua Rivera, 22, and Jeremiah Rivera, 18, of the 500 block of Los Rosas Drive were taken into...
Fun-filled fungi fest to mushroom this weekend
27th Annual Mushroom Festival will feature three days of diverse activities
Holy crimini! Mushrooms will appear en masse this weekend in Kennett Square.
KENNETT SQUARE — Like the product that spawned it, the Mushroom Festival continues to grow and thrive, and the 27th version is likely to further that trend this weekend.
A community parade kicks off the festivities on Friday at 6 p.m. at Sixth...
Borough police report robberies, burglaries
In two incidents, victims were driven in pickup to remote area, relieved of valuables
Kennett Square police reported the following suspected criminal activity during the past week and a half:
On Aug. 19, a 75-year-old male in the 500 block of West Cypress Street was approached at 1:25 p.m. by a 5-foot-10 suspect wearing an orange shirt, faded jeans and a baseball cap. Police said the man asked...
Tickets on sale for Kennett Brewfest 2012
Approximately 70 breweries expected for area’s premier beer-bash on Sept. 29
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE — Historic Kennett Square has something special brewing for late September: Kennett Square’s foremost potent-potable celebration, Brewfest.
“Brewfest is a fundraiser for Historic Kennett Square,” Event Chairman Jeff Norman said. “It’s...
Tourism officials welcome all to renovated info center
After several months of renovations, historic building on Longwood Gardens’ grounds has reopened
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Home of the former Longwood Progressive Meeting, the visitors’ center has reopened after several months of renovations to preserve its history.
No wonder local tourism officials are excited: new digs on the grounds of Longwood Gardens in...
