11-1 thrashing of Italy sets up KAU for strong run in Senior World Series

One more win could put Kennett, Unionville players in World Series semi-finals
East’s Drew Jarmuz powered the offense going 4-for-4 with three runs scored, the KAU Kings dominated an Italian team, 11-1, in the Senior Little League World Series, Tuesday.
BANGOR, Maine — Numbers could tell the story of the Little League Senior Division Eastern Regional Champions’–formerly known...
KAU wins 1st two games in World Series

Kennett uses strong pitching, timely hitting to upend Laredo, 4-2
12 p.m. Updates to add Tuesday morning game against Italy
BANGOR, Maine — Two down, four to go.
Riding the strong pitching of Andrew Jones, the U.S. East Regional Champion KAU Kings defeated a very strong team from the Southwest Region (Laredo, Texas) Sunday night, 4-2, and then coatesed to an easy, 11-1 win over Italy, Monday...
Kings no more: East team gets ready to battle

Kennett-Unionville World Series squad dons new ‘East’ uniforms, gets ready for opener
The Senior Little League East Champions — formerly known as the KAU Knights — made up of players from the Kennett and Unionville area, take part in Saturday night’s opening ceremonies for the Senior Little League World Series.
BANGOR, Maine — They are no longer the KAU Kings, at least...
KAU Kings set off to make history in Bangor

Kennett, Unionville players ready to battle for Senior Little League World Series title
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Members of the KAU Kings get ready to board a bus for a 10-hour ride to Bangor, Maine to play in the Senior Little League World Series. Snacks were donated by Herrs, Wawa and Dunkin Donuts to keep the under-16 team filled while en route.
CHADDS FORD — With about a ten-hour...
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...
KAU Kings head to Senior LL World Series

Will take on Laredo, Texas in Series opener, Sunday
World Series bound! The KAU Kings became the first Pennsylvania team to advance to the Senior Little League World Series in more than a decade by holding off Quincy, Mass. 6-2, Wednesday.
KAU — a team under 16 year olds from the Kennett and Unionville areas — will begin play in the World Series, Sunday evening, in Bangor, Me., against Laredo,...
KAU 16U baseball wins state title

Overcoming personal loss, long-time Kennett/Unionville teammates find a way to win
The state champion Under 16 Little League Senior Baseball champions celebrate after winning the title, Monday. Back Row: Tucker Reese, Eric Takoushian, Andrew Jones, Joe Zirolli, Alex Pechin. First Row Standing: Seth Singer, Drew Jarmuz, Chris Tucker, Ryan Barrett, John Burns, Dan GarverKneeling L Eric Duerr, Kneeling...
Senior center seeking young volunteers

Events offer opportunity for teens to earn community-service credits
The Kennett Area Senior Center has several events coming up later this summer for which they need volunteer help, an opportunity for area teens to earn community-service credits.
Annual Cuisine Dinner at the Red Clay Room
Sunday Aug. 18, 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Hours can be for the entire event or less.
We are...
Newport Rowing again strong at national rowing championships

Once again, the Newport Rowing Club was strong at USRowing Youth National Championships, ended up with four nationally-ranked crews, including the Women’s Lightweight 4+ featuring, from left: Erin Mullen, Alyson Kerrigan, Julia Baumel and Leah Mayfield.
NEWPORT, Del. – Not even three years old, Newport Rowing Club is celebrating its third successful trip to the USRowing Youth National...
Letter: two nightmares and a dream

To The Editor:
My first nightmare occurred right after recent news that the three white bungalows along Rt. 1 at Longwood were doomed to demolition. Those houses were built in the 1920s by P. S. du Pont for some of his closest employees. Rather I saw in their stead a grand entrance with blinking marquee, announcing a Broadway show or band at the new indoor theater, constructed on the once...