Kennett High School to hold benefit concert

On March 25th KHS will host the 5th Annual Jonathan Beech Memorial Concert, sponsored by ING Direct  By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, Kennetttimes.com KENNETT SQUARE — For a parent, the death of a child is hardship too distressing for words; nothing can be said or done to take away the anguish felt during such a terrible loss. However, in one way, musician Donna Beech’s son, Jonathan—who...

Kennett parks authority to hold planning session, March 14

Anson B. Nixon Park. KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Area Park Authority (KAPA) announces the commencement of a Master Plan project for the Anson B. Park that will provide the vision and strategic direction for Park features and facilities. On March 14, at 6:00 p.m., at the Genesis HealthCare building (101 E. State Street, Kennett Square, PA – enter at side near parking garage walkway) the public...

Sign of Spring: Kennett Square’s Art Stroll is back

Shops, galleries to stay open late March 2; art, food, music just part of the fun The display window of Lesher Paintings on State Street. Lesher's will be one of the merchant's participating in the Art Stroll. By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT SQUARE — It’s that time again; for Historic Kennett Square’s First Friday Art Stroll that is. Residents...

Kennett Square Police Blotter, Feb. 15

KENNETT SQUARE — Borough police report the following incidents in recent days: • Theft — Kennett Square Police are investigating a report of theft that occurred sometime between 1:00 AM and 12:10 PM on Saturday, 2/11/12. During that time a vehicle parked in the 100 block of North Walnut Street was broken into. The rear window was smashed and prescription medications, two jackets, and car...

Kennett Square buries $350K hatchet with McCarthy

After a five-year dispute, Borough Council ends its legal battle with former Borough Police Chief By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Borough Councilman Leon Spencer reads a proclimation as part of a settlement with former borough Police Chief Albert McCarthy, currently the chief of police in Kennett Township as part of a settlement ending a five-year legal fight over back pay. KENNETT...

Willow on State to hold award winning artists exhibition

Kennett Square’s newest art scene is showcasing three edgy and exciting artists on Feb. 3 By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com The boldly colored figures of Admin Torres are just on of a number of local artists that will be featured at Willow on State during this Friday's Kennett Art Stroll. KENNETT SQUARE — If you like artists talented enough to win fine-arts competitions...

Kennett Square police blotter

KENNETT SQUARE — Borough police report the following recent police activity: •Public Drunkenness — Kennett Square PD cited David Zavala-Lopez, 29, of Kennett Square for Public Drunkenness on Thursday, 1/5/12 at 7:46 PM in the 200 block West South Street.  Zavala-Lopez was released to a parent. •Underage Drinking — The Kennett Square Police  Department cited Teofanes Avila-Lopez, 18,...

Kennett Square police issue crime stats

Borough police release crime statistics during Tuesday night’s Borough Council meeting By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT SQUARE—Police Chief Edward Zunino announced the borough’s crime and police call statistics for the months of November and December of 2011 before the Mayor, the council, and citizens during Tuesday night’s Borough Council meeting. Among the...

Leon Spencer returns

The beloved former Mayor of Kennett Square returns to fill a new role as borough councilman By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Leon Spencer KENNETT SQUARE — Leon Spencer’s work is not done. The man who was at the helm of Kennett Square as mayor for a decade is back in the newly elected station of borough councilman. In that role he seeks to continue a lifetime of service to...

Ganly wins New Year’s Run

Johnathon Ganly KENNETT SQUARE — The fourth Annual New Years Day Run was held at Anson B. Nixon Park on an unusually warm winter day.  Johnathon Ganly of Kennett led the 60 participants to first place overall. (20:52) Erinn Menninger of Unionville was first woman and second overall. (Erinn set the woman’s course record 20:59)  The race was 3 miles for the  runners and 1.5 miles for the...