My HS senior son is ready, but am I?
Senioritis doesn’t just impact students, but parents, too
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
My oldest child will be graduating from Unionville High School in a few months and I am not handling it very well. While I am excited for him to experience this next stage in life, I can’t help but selfishly wish that time would slow down a bit.
I was chatting with a friend at the Y this afternoon...
KHS hosts its latest #ALLIN Kennett pride event
Fans of all ages show their Blue Demons spirit and pride
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE – On occasion ‘feeling blue’ is a great thing; like this Saturday when Kennett High School (KHS) hosted the latest in a series of Blue Demons / Kennett Pride events. The greater Kennett community, elementary and middle schools were invited to come out, beat the winter...
Coatesville Police seek info on shooting
COATESVILLE — City police are asking for assistance from anyone with information about a shooting on Jan. 27 that left a man wounded.
Police were called to the scene of a reported shooting on Jan. 27 at Walnut Street and Virginia Avenue. Upon arrival, police said they located evidence of shots being fired in the area. Several cars and houses in the area showed evidence of being shot, but there...
Chesco GOP: Rivera gets nod in 158th; Toomey offers praise
The county’s Republicans gathered Thursday night to endorse a wide slate of candidates — with little in the way of drama, as the vast majority of candidates were incumbents running without primary opposition.
The one in-county race that was contested — the three-way fight for the 158th State House District endorsement — went to Kennett Square attorney Lenny Rivera, who seeks to face off against...
Calling all chefs: UWSCC Chocolate Festival needs YOU!
A call for category entries – amateurs, restaurants and students: Brownies, cakes, cupcakes, cookies & candies are all a part of the competitive fun
KENNETT SQUARE – It’s nearly February and that means the extremely popular Kennett Chocolate Lover’s Festival is almost here, and the United Way of Southern Chester County (UWSCC) needs YOU! On Sunday February 21st,, Kennett High School...
What To Do: Get revved up for Auto Show
Also: Wyeth on display & will Phil see his shadow?
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Whether you’re a die-hard automobile fan, someone considering buying a new auto or just a person with a casual interest in modern vehicles, you should definitely consider visiting the 2016 Philadelphia International Auto Show which is running from January 30-February 7 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center...
Chesco Dems back Sestak, Parrish, Balchunis and Hartman
The county’s Democratic Party made key endorsements in the U.S. Senate race as well in three local congressional races at its annual party convention, Wednesday night, backing Joe Sestak for Senate and Michael Parrish in the 6th District, Mary Ellen Balchunis in the 7th District and Christina Hartman in the 16th District.
Additionally, the committee endorsed Josh Shapiro for Attorney General over...
Hogan: nearly two tons of prescription drugs collected in 2015
West Goshen Police Chief Joe Gleason, State Rep. Becky Corbin and Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan with one of the many prescription drug collection boxes located around the county. Hogan said Friday that the program collected nearly two tons of drugs in 2015.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Friday that 3,747 pounds of prescription drugs were collected...
The Land Conservancy to offer spring break camps
The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (TLC) is offering outdoor nature camps over the spring break holiday. Children will explore the waters, land, sky and insects as this year’s camp themes.
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Coatesville Police officers go above and beyond
Officers bring baby formula for snowed-in family
By Lauren Parker- Gill, Staff writer, The Times
Officer Carmen Mollichella (top) and Officer Jared Davis (pictured, lower left) trekked in the snow to buy and deliver baby formula to a woman who was unable to get to the store, following last weekend’s snow storm. Pictures are courtesy of the City of Coatesville Police Department.
COATESVILLE – Following...
