On Your Table: The Country Butcher keeps it local
Locally sourced foods and old-fashioned service make for a Kennett standout
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Dan Boxler of the Country Butcher in Kennett shows off his case of dry aged beef. The shop has been a staple in southern Chester County for a generation and features locally grown and raised foods combined with attentive customer service.
KENNETT — Stepping into the...
Kennett Chocolate Fest slated for Feb. 8
KENNETT SQUARE — Do you love to bake or simply love chocolate? Plan to celebrate “all things chocolate” at the Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival on Sunday, Feb. 8 at Kennett High School between 1 – 4 p.m. Professionals, amateurs and students will vie for ribbons when their creations are judged.
Last year, despite power outages and snow, over 200 entries were judged and available for the...
Warm sendoff for Cavalcade Honor Band
Band performs preview before heading to Pasadena next week
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By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – For the 154 band members, their families and friends gathered Saturday afternoon in the chilly Unionville High School Stadium, the sentiments could not have been warmer. Enthusiasm and pride charged the air as the regional Cavalcade...
Good Stuff: Positive news from Downingtown to Kennett
“Good Stuff’ is back; highlighting positive happenings around Chester County packaged in a fun, easy-to-read-format. Got ‘good stuff’ to share? Like what you see? Let us know: email kim@chescotimes.com. (Submissions due by 15th and 30th monthly; all content subject to editorial review.)
Red Devil Pride: Avon Grove High’s Robert Evans, Anna Wright, Kira Russell and Adam Gaerity recently...
60 years of giving: KACS kicks off holiday campaign
Support needed for local 2014 holiday food, coat & toy campaign
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
The KACS 2014 Toys for Tots Co-Chairs: Mike & Debbi Sears with their children Ben & Maddi.
KENNETT — This year, Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary of helping the lesser fortunate within our communities. Founded in 1954 by the simple,...
Good Stuff: Vote, Flu shots, good news and notes
Editors Note: Welcome to The Times latest column, ‘Good Stuff’, that will highlight positive happenings within the communities of Chester County in a quick, easy to read, and (we think) fun format.
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No treat for Kennett in Halloween finale
Blue Demons overwhelmed by Great Valley, 55-21
By Emily Adelman, Correspondent, The Times
It was a scary night for Kennett — as a terrifyingly good Great Valley team dominated the Halloween matchup, 55-21, Friday night.
MALVERN – Finishing what has been a rough 2014 season, the Kennett High School football team struggled mightily against the powerhouse Great Valley, 55-21, in a Ches Mont...
Forget the Ebola hype, it’s flu that kills in the U.S.
County-wide flu vaccination & prevention programs ramp-up
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Thousands of county residents have begun rolling-up their sleeves to get vaccinated and help stop the spread of the influenza virus, commonly called the flu. Some lucky eligible residents are even able to “sniff” the nasal mist vaccine version instead.
While there has been much press and...
WC East uses air game to down Kennett, 35-13
Vikings dominate second half, Roberts throws 3 TDs
By Drew Diehl, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE —With the streets of the brough packed from the town’s annual Mushroom Festival, the visiting West Chester East Vikings (2-0, 0-0 Ches Mont National) took to the air en route to a 35-13 victory over the Kennett Blue Demons (1-1, 0-0 Ches Mont American).
After the two teams traded the ball...
Kennett overpowers Avon Grove, 28-13
Dunlevy, defense overpower Red Devils
By Emily Adelman, Correspondent, The Times
Kennett quarterback Nick Dunlevy battles for yards, Friday night against Avon Grove.
LONDON GROVE — Kennett Football is back, and it is back with a vengeance. Opening up last year with a 7-6 loss against Avon Grove, the Blue Demons (1-0) kept that loss on their minds as they won their regular season opener 28-13...
