Police: Time to clean out medicine cabinets
Area departments participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back
For the fifth year in a row, the Kennett Square Police Department will join other area departments in partnering with the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration for the next National Prescription Drug Take Back on Saturday, April 26.
The event will be held at the police station – 115 N. Broad St., Kennett...
Borough hires police officer with local ties
Former part-timer Jeremiah Boyer moves to full-time position
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
With his proud 5-year-old daughter Ilana holding the Bible, Kennett Square Police Officer Jeremiah D. Boyer (left) is sworn in by Mayor Matt Fetick.
When a vacancy occurred in the Kennett Square Borough Police Department this past summer, a part-time officer wanted to fill it; however,...
Borough residents’ concerns heard loud, clear
Roosters, ice-cream trucks top wish lists of things to be muzzled
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Resident Robert Whiteside chats with Kennett Square Police Chief Edward A. Zunino after Wednesday night’s public forum with borough officials.
About 30 Kennett Square residents attended a public forum Wednesday night, where they questioned, griped, groused, criticized, lamented,...
Borough Council invites residents to air concerns
Session will focus on beefs from free-roaming fowl to whatever else surfaces
Borough Council President Leon Spencer
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Why did the chicken cross the road in Kennett Square? Perhaps because its owner didn’t know the rules, borough officials suggest.
That possibility is one of the motivating factors behind a community meeting scheduled for...
Bountiful birthday wishes for beloved centenarian
About 100 gather to celebrate Mike DiPietro’s 100th
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Mike DiPietro reads the many greetings that he received on his 100th birthday.
On Sunday, people celebrated from as far away as Italy – jubilantly singing birthday wishes on the computer. The more fortunate revelers traveled to Kennett Square from near and distant, including Boston....
Officers cited for going well above, beyond
Thirteen, including civilian, recognized at annual police awards ceremony
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Kennett Square’s first Citizen Commendation Award recipient, Robert Whiteside (from left), poses with Mayor Matt Fetick and Police Chief Edward A. Zunino.
Imagine pursuing a vehicle with three desperate, armed robbery suspects inside, chasing a crazed inebriated driver...
