Bike Kennett looks to get borough moving
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Borough Council members and staff look on as Josie Marsh (far left) gives a presentation on Bike Kennett.
KENNETT SQUARE – A meeting of the Kennett Square Borough Council earlier this month had everyone’s wheels spinning, between the new bicycling initiative and the review of the 2016 audit.
Resident Josie Marsh gave a presentation about Bike Kennett, which...
Cozzone pledges to continue bipartisan work in bid for Lt. Gov.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State Rep. Carolyn Comitta speaks during Tuesday’s formal announcement by County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone that she would run for Lt. Gov.
WEST CHESTER — County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone formally announced her candidacy for Lt. Governor, Tuesday, surrounded by supporters, friends and family on the steps of the historic old courthouse.
The formal decision...
On Stage (Bonus): Reel Big Fish on a ‘Beer Run’
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Reel Big Fish
A hot summer night, live music under the stars and a variety of tasty craft beers on tap is a combination that’s hard to beat.
Reel Big Fish, a ska-punk band from California, is older that the legal age to drink in every state. So, it’s more than acceptable for the band from Huntington Beach to launch a national tour in celebration of America’s...
Audevard picked as new Hillendale prinicipal
Michael Audevard
A somewhat familiar face will return to become the new principal at Hillendale Elementary School: Michael Audevard.
Audevard, pending formal approval by the Board of Education, will replace Steve Dissinger, who was named earlier this year as the new principal at Patton Middle School.
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Obituaries: Edward Zunino
Edward Zunino
The long-time and much beloved Kennett Square police chief, Ed Zunino, died Friday, less than a year after retiring from running the borough police.
Zunino, 67, of West Grove, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on May 12, 2017. He was the husband of Lois McGinnis-Zunino, with whom he shared 22 wonderful years of marriage.
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So. Chester Co. Police seek missing juvenile
Daniela Hetzel Rojas-Bergara has been missing since the afternoon of March 3.
The Southern Chester County Regional Police Department is investigating a report of missing juvenile who is a voluntary runaway.
On March 6 at 9:22 a.m. police responded to the juvenile’s residence located in the 500 block of Church Road, New Garden . The parents of the juvenile, Daniela Hetzel Rojas-Bergara who is 15 years...
On Stage (Extra): Sunday night shows to calm the soul
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Soraia
Rather than attending a show or watching a movie in a theater, people in this area tend to stay at home on Sunday nights – especially during the winter months. That tendency will increase for the next few Sundays with the added pressure of recovering from weekend holiday shopping.
Fortunately, there is a variety of shows and events that could easily...
Dinniman announces $4.5M in state funds for Coatesville econ development
State Sen. Andy Dinniman
WEST CHESTER – State Senator Andy Dinniman today announced that two economic development projects in the Coatesville area will receive $4.5 million in total state funding through Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP).
The projects are as follows:
• $3 million to DEPG Coatesville Associates for the Coatesville Gateway redevelopment project....
Covered bridge closed after damage from vehicle
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said Sunday that one of Chester County’s beloved covered bridges was damaged by an oversized vehicle and will remain closed indefinitely.
The Hollow Road Covered Bridge over French Creek between French Creek Road and Pughtown Road in West Vincent and East Vincent townships is closed indefinitely due to structural damage sustained overnight,...
Nine KHS students named Commended in National Merit Scholarship Program
Nine Kennett High School students (from left to right) Kerry Tomasetti, Austin Maxwell, Kate Doroba, Olivia Donia, Lydia Pelby, Victoria Gallivan, Molly Adelman, Delaney Chaffin, and Charles Shattuck have been named Commended Students in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program.
KENNETT SQUARE — Kennett High School announced that seniors: Kerry Tomasetti, Austin Maxwell, Kate Doroba, Olivia Donia,...
