PennDOT: Spray-patching planned for U.S. 1

Lane closures likely this week in East Marlborough, Kennett and Pennsbury The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants residents to be aware of possible traffic delays as a result of area road projects scheduled this week. Crews will be doing spray-patching on U.S. in both directions in East Marlborough, Kennett, and Pennsbury Townships. Lane closures will be needed Monday through...

Unionville powers past Kennett, 45-7

Blue Demons tripped up by turnovers, penalities Kennett’s Liam Clarke looks for running room, Friday night against Unionville. The Blue Demons couldn’t overcome turnovers and mistakes, losing 45-7. Jim Gill photo. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — Kennett’s Nick Dunlevy had just raced 69 yards down the right side, silencing a raucous Unionville homecoming crowd,...

KAU team returns home to rousing reception

Kennett Kings earn fans – and memories – with series of achievements By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Members of the KAU team – the U.S. Senior League Baseball champs – line up for an appreciative crowd at their field on Leslie Road in Kennett Square. Sandwiched between nearly a dozen emergency vehicles with lights flashing and sirens blaring in downtown Kennett Square,...

Heartbreaker! KAU loses 2-1 in Senior World Series final

Tense pitching duel leaves Kennett just short of world title Alex Pechin turned in a strong, complete game performance, but was outdueled by Panama’s Javier Garcia, as the KAU Kings lost in the championship game of the Senior League World Series 2-1, Saturday. Tony Consiglio photo. BANGOR, Maine — You can’t get any closer. The KAU Kings got within one hit of winning it all, but lost a...

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,...