Mosquito spraying: why doesn’t the county want to talk about it?
County needs to answer questions about spraying program
By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
The Kennett Township web site has two running headers at the top: “Monarch Butterfly population decline” and “Mosquito Spraying by Chester County Health Department 8/19/2015.”
Could these two occurrences be connected, as with bee colonies and insect-eating bird populations being...
UHS Football 2015: Getting back to its roots
Indians to feature stout defense, return to focus on power running, ball-control
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Seniors Sam Gangel (65) and Dylan Rappucci (6) will lead an experienced returning group on defense for Unionville in 2015.
You may have heard of throw-back Thursday on Facebook and other social media outlets, but for the Unionville High School football team, 2015 looks to be an entire...
Super Six: September is coming and it’s going to be fabulous
Tough to see summer end, but fall fashions ease the pain
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Technically, I am not supposed to be doing my Sunday Super Six until NEXT weekend, but, I have something special planned. So, I decided to jump the gun and tell you what’s on my mind as we wrap up this glorious summer season.
I must say that I am very sorry to see it go; although, I soothe myself...
KCSD ‘#ALLin’ – A sneak-peek of back to school happenings
5 new principals, facility upgrades & enthusiasm will greet students Monday
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KHS’ new princpal, Jeremy Hritz, shows his Kennett Pride.
KENNETT – The Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) has had a busy summer filled with major administrative changes, facility upgrades and continued focus on academic rigor. As school doors open...
What To Do: Enjoy an old fashioned circus
Also: BBQ, wolves in the moonlight & reggae
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The big top comes alive when Cole Bros. Circus comes to New Castle, Del. this weekend.
If you want to truly appreciate the circus — to take in all the sights, sounds and smells of the circus — then the best way to experience the circus is the old-fashioned way. The best way is to be sitting in the...
Still no answers as to motive for courthouse knife attack
Coatesville man, shot and killed by deputies, had troubled past
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The folding knife authorities say Curtis Smith used in an attack on Sheriff’s Deputies at the Chester County Courthouse Tuesday, which resulted in Smith’s death.
WEST CHESTER — While the “what” of Tuesday’s knife-attack, fatal shooting at the county courthouse is much clearer following...
On Stage: Brynn Elliott balances studies, music
Also: Styx, Def Leppard at Allentown Fair
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
A lot of college students have schedules that are challenging to keep balanced. But, few face the obstacles experienced by Brynn Elliott.
Elliott is a sophomore at Harvard University who is majoring in philosophy. She is also a musician who is heavily involved in recording her music and performing live shows.
Usually,...
More questions than answers in courthouse shooting
WEST CHESTER — There are more questions than answers Wednesday as to why a Coatesville man allegedly attacked a Chester County Sheriff’s Deputy with a knife at the county Justice Center Tuesday just before midday — and was shot and killed by another deputy.
Curtis Smith, 34, entered the building a bit before noon Tuesday and allegedly attacked an unidentified deputy with a knife. The deputy...
Free pet vaccination in Coatesville, Aug. 30
A volunteer shares a little puppy love during a recent vaccination event.
The Chester County SPCA (CCSPCA) will provide free vaccinations to 300 owned pets during a community outreach event in Coatesville this weekend.
In partnership with the City of Coatesville Police Department, the CCSPCA will host a free vaccination clinic on Sunday, August 30 from 10am to 2pm at Coatesville City Hall, 1 City Hall...
Coatesville man shot, killed after allegedly slashing deputy
WEST CHESTER — A Coatesville man was shot and killed Tuesday after apparently attacking and stabbing a Sheriff’s deputy at the Chester County Justice Center, according to District Attorney Tom Hogan.
Although details remain a bit unclear, the dead man was identified as Curtis Smith. Just after 11 a.m. Smith reportedly entered the courthouse and slashed a deputy with a knife. He was then shot...
