New Garden taxiway installation complete

A new taxiway constructed at New Garden Flying Field promises to increase efficiency and safety By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer Kennetttimes.com NEW GARDEN—While development concerning the creation of new hangars at New Garden airport continues, the construction of a brand new taxiway has just been completed, with only the line painting yet to be applied. “The airport never had a full parallel...

New Garden hangars approved

The Hangar Corporation of America has been cleared by the township to begin the construction of new hangars at New Garden Flying Field By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer KennettTimes.com   The New Garden Board of Supervisors approved a deal to build new hangers at the New Garden Flying Field, similar to the hanger seen here in the background during this year's AirShow. NEW GARDEN...

New Garden police unveil new information-sharing system

A new crime data intranet that could enhance information sharing among local police proposed by chief By P.J. D’Annunzio Staff Writer, Kennetttimes.com New Garden police are pitching a plan to share data among local police departments, even between in-car computers. NEW GARDEN — Police departments across the region are readying themselves to implement the next generation of crime fighting tools...

Scenic byways proposed in New Garden

Red Clay Valley Association asks New Garden for consideration of scenic designation for area roads By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com The proposed Red Clay Scenic Byway includes roadways in Delaware and in the Kennett and Unionville areas. NEW GARDEN — Red Clay Valley Association (RCVA) Executive Director James Jordan approached the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors Monday...

New Garden Festival of Flight 2011 a soaring success

Crowds gathered at the New Garden Flying Field despite overcast skies and humidity By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Once again, the New Garden Festival of Flight was a big success with big crowds and two thrill-packed days of exhibits and exhibitions. This P-40 was just one of many vintage war aircraft on display. NEW GARDEN — A distant rumble echoed through the air causing...

Kennett High School Class of 2011 rides off into the sunset

Fond memories, aspirations for the future punctuate the 120th Kennett High School Commencement as biggest class in school history graduates By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Hats fly in the air as new graduates of Kennett High School celebrate during the closing moments of Friday's commencement. KENNETT SQUARE — As the sun began to sink in the evening sky on Friday, aspirations...

Look to the skies! New Garden Festival of Flight 2011, June 11-12

The famed New Garden air show returns with old favorites as well as some new surprises By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Dozens of classic aircraft will be on display — and in the skies above New Garden during this weekend's New Garden Festival of Flight. NEW GARDEN — The New Garden Airport will be hosting its annual Festival of Flight on Saturday June 11 and Sunday...

Brandywine Battlefield Task Force seeks more local engagement

Reorganization meeting reaches out to 15 local towns that saw armies in action in 1777 battle By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com "Nation Makers" by Howard Pyle, the legendary local artist, part of the collection at the Brandywine River Museum. This is Pyle's imagined vision of Gen. George Washington leading troops in battle — some say at Brandywine, although in reality,...

High-flying hopes for new hangars at New Garden Airport

Proposed expansion would solve space crunch — but supervisors question financial benefit By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com New Garden Flying Field. A proposal to add hangar space would alleviate a long waiting list for hangars, but local officals worry about costs. Photo courtesy, New Garden Flying Field. NEW GARDEN — New Garden Flying Field, the township’s municipally-owned...

Turnout light, but passions high for local voters

Voters talk issues, dodge rain drops to make their voices heard on Primary Day By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Campaign signs sit outside the polling place at Mary D. Lang Elementary School, Tuesday. KENNETT SQUARE — Tuesday marked the primaries for many local and municipal elections. Few voters trickled into polling locations from the soggy weather that has descended...