WC East uses air game to down Kennett, 35-13
Vikings dominate second half, Roberts throws 3 TDs
By Drew Diehl, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE —With the streets of the brough packed from the town’s annual Mushroom Festival, the visiting West Chester East Vikings (2-0, 0-0 Ches Mont National) took to the air en route to a 35-13 victory over the Kennett Blue Demons (1-1, 0-0 Ches Mont American).
After the two teams traded the ball...
7th of 12 defendants in bonfire stabbing sentenced
Former Avon Grove High student will spend 40 to 80 years behind bars
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Graffiti often signals the presence of rival gangs who want to mark their territory, according to police.
The seventh of 12 defendants charged in a 2011 Avondale double homicide fueled by gang rancor was sentenced Wednesday in Chester County Court.
James L. Jones, 21, of West...
Kennett comeback falls short to WC East, 37-27
Blue Demons’ can’t overcome tough third quarter
By Emily Adelman, Correspondent, The Times
Kennett’s Jordan Jones waits for the snap during Friday night’s contest against West Chester East. The Blue Demons offense came alive, but it wasn’t enough, as they fell 37-27.
WEST CHESTER — On an unseasonably cool Friday night a couple of offenses were red hot, but Kennett...
Spike in gang-related graffiti reported
Police urging residents to report any suspicious activity
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
New Garden Township Police are urging residents to be vigilant and report any information about a recent spike in gang-related graffiti in and around the township.
A sudden increase of gang-related graffiti has prompted New Garden Township Police to urge victims to notify authorities immediately...
New Garden double slaying spurs anti-gang law
D.A. credits teamwork for quick passage of legislation
Graffiti often signals the presence of rival gangs who want to mark their territory, according to police.
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
At a December bonfire gathering in New Garden Township, gang rivalry turned deadly as knife-wielding assailants killed two partygoers.
The homicides resulted in the enactment of anti-gang...
