Pocopson wants representation on library board
After library rejected board nominees, township cut funds
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Pocopson officials say if they are being asked to financially support the Bayard Taylor Library, there should be a township representative on the library’s board.
POCOPSON — Taxation without representation may have started the American Revolution, but it seems to be also behind a simmering...
Longwood Fire Co. announces 2014 officers
President calls on community to continue support in challenging times
The Longwood Fire Company has announced the election of its officers for 2014.
Brad Bowman will serve as president, and Marianne McCarthy as vice president. Joe Gaultney will assume the duties of treasurer, Mike Leventry will fulfill the post of secretary, and Lauren LaBare as financial secretary. Chris Keenan was elected delegate.
“We...
Area roadwork may spur traffic delays
Regional projects include utility installation, vegetation removal
Area roadwork has been scheduled this week, said an announcement on Friday, Dec. 27, from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). PennDOT wants motorists to be mindful of possible delays.
Utility installation on U.S. 1 in Concord Township will result in lane closures between Brinton Lake Road and Rt. 322 through...
Kaluzny named office manager for Longwood Fire Co.
Lori Kaluzny
KENNETT — Lori Kaluzny, a former employee of the Kennett Consolidated School District, has been named as new office manager at Longwood Fire Company.
“Most people consider a fire company just a place that responds to emergencies and don’t realize that it is also a business” Kaluzny said. “My work includes the day-to-day operations of the fire company, including accounts...
Longwood Fire Co. kicks off annual fundraising campaign
Open house planned for Oct. 20; demonstrations and activities featured
KENNETT — Longwood Fire Company has kicked off its annual fundraising appeal to help meet the expenses of running a 24-hour-a-day operation.
“We need the public’s financial support,” said Chief A. J. McCarthy. “Day and night, 24 hours a day, we are on duty. Last year we answered 512 calls from the public. Those calls...
LaBare named Longwood Fire Co. captain
Mert LaBare is the new captain of Longwood Fire Company.
KENNETT — Mert LaBare of Kennett Township has been named the new Captain of Longwood Fire Company.
“Longwood provides valuable services to the community and I’m honored to have an opportunity to contribute by being captain,” LaBare said. “We’re here to serve people in need.”
LaBare said six years ago he became associated...
Brandywine Ace Grand Re-Opening celebrates best of the old and the new, Sat.
Brandywine Ace Pet and Farm has all-new look, inside and out, but features the same great service that has made the store a staple in the area for than 150 years. Saturday, they celebrate their grand reopening, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
POCOPSON — The old bromide suggests “everything old is new again.”
And while that might seem unlikely in this world of smartphones, social media and the like, the...
Area road projects to prompt lane restrictions
Work ranges from spray patching to bridge overhaul
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced upcoming and ongoing road projects on Friday.
Intermittent lane closures are expected from Monday through Friday on U.S. 1 in both directions for spray patching. The work, which will be done from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will occur from the Maryland state line to Pennsbury Township, also...
New Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm is twice as nice
Combines the best of old Unionville Feed & Pet, Brandywine Hardware stores
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The new owners and managers of the Brandywine Ace Hardware Pet & Feed. From left, owner Chris Drennen, manager Ed Mallard, owner Larry Drennen Sr., manager Casey Kampf and owner Larry Drennen, Jr. show off the new sign, signalling the joining of the former Unionville Feed and &...
Hats Off to a great day of polo, friends and fun!
It was a celebration of Hat o strophic proportions at the annual CCH Polo Cup on Sunday
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com
NEW GARDEN—Polo may be the “game of Kings”, but it is the ladies that steal the show every weekend with the stunning outfits and diverse array of head wear that is on display at the Brandywine Polo Club.
