Devastating New Year’s Eve fire in Kennett Square

Historic Linden St. structure burns just before midnight By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times Emergency responders battle the fire at 200 and 202 E. Linden Street, Kennett Square Borough KENNETT SQUARE – As thousands rang-in the New Year during Historic Kennett Square Borough’s Midnight in the Square celebration, just one block away (and unbeknownst to many attending) a devastating fire was...

KSQ’s ‘Chalfont House’ fire…picking-up the pieces

A behind-the-scenes look at efforts to save & rebuild lives By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times The once grand ‘Chalfont’ House – 220 N. Union Street, Kennett Square (rear view) KENNETT SQUARE —  As a result of the hard work of many, today Kennett-area residents are taking comfort in that incredibly there was no loss of life, or major injuries reported,  after Wednesday’s...

Downingtown Council looks at police, fire costs

Police Chief seeks additional police officer, fire chief; council questions costs By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Borough Police Chief James McGowan is asking Borough Council for an additional full time police officer to replace two part time officers as part of the 2015 municipal budget. DOWNINGTOWN – Along with Borough Finance Director Judith Walters, the Downingtown Borough Council...