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- 05/21 Police find N.J. stolen car at Dilworthtown Crossing
- 05/21 New teacher deal gets board, union OK
- 05/21 Time to scope out parade viewing spots
- 05/21 Seat-belt enforcement initiative begins
- 05/20 County giving jurors pat on back this week
- 05/17 At CFES, being benched proves productive
- 05/16 USC seeks to reinvent itself as booster umbrella
- 05/16 Opportunity for middle-schoolers to test waters
- 05/15 New initiatives aim to turn rescues into cherished pets
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State police offering free child safety-seat check-up
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Police find N.J. stolen car at Dilworthtown Crossing
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New teacher deal gets board, union OK
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Time to scope out parade viewing spots
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Seat-belt enforcement initiative begins
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County giving jurors pat on back this week
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At CFES, being benched proves productive
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USC seeks to reinvent itself as booster umbrella
Sports
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Deptula KAU Player of The Week
KENNETT — An outstanding five-inning pitching performance by Kennett Middle School seventh grader Richie Deptula has earned him KAU Little League Player of the Week honors.
The 12-year-old Deptula pitched five innings for his Intermediate Division Optimist team in its most recent victory. He allowed only two earned runs and threw 68 pitches before he turned [...]
- CHAMPS! Unionville rugby wins state title
- Unionville rugby advances to state final
- .500! UHS softball rallies to strong finish
Community
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Ferentinos, Jacono become Eagle Scouts
CHADDS FORD — Dominic S. Ferentinos and Brenton M. Jacono, were both awarded the highest honor from the Boy Scouts of America; Eagle Scout. A ceremony was held on May 6 at Troop 31’s Court of Honor in Chadds Ford. Troop 31 is of the Lenni Lenape District of the BSA Chester County Council.
Ferentino’s Eagle [...] - Sign up now for Relay For Life
- Eco-Fair debuts this Saturday at UES
- Willowdale plant sale to honor horticulturist's legacy
Opinion
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Can there really be ‘Smart’ growth? Yes
Tax discount program adopted by Caln could be used to manage growth, get ratables
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
CALN — Driving down Lincoln Highway the other day, I was a little shocked to note how many businesses were either struggling or shuttered, and I was thinking to myself, “man, I hope there’s something that can [...] - Letter: Knauss, Hellrung say no to teacher pact
- Kudos for teacher pact, budget, but pension bill is a lemon
- Two Kennett supervisors let ax fall unconditionally
Schools
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Time to scope out parade viewing spots
Annual Memorial Day crowd-pleaser kicks off at 10 a.m. Monday
KENNETT SQUARE — It’s time for spectators to stake out their viewing spot for the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, starting at 10 a.m.
Organizers announced a slight change in the route on Monday for the more than 1,000 participants – ranging from marching bands and color [...]
- At CFES, being benched proves productive
- Unionville speech and debaters take second place
- Unionville French teacher wins Citadel honor
Business
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Brandywine Ace Grand Re-Opening celebrates best of the old and the new, Sat.
POCOPSON — The old bromide suggests “everything old is new again.”
And while that might seem unlikely in this world of smartphones, social media and the like, the true social hub of the greater Unionville area has been a bedrock of the community since 1849: Brandywine Ace, Pet & Farm.
Saturday marks the Grand Re-Opening of the [...] - County extending helping hand for career transition
- Galer Estate wins 10 medals in wine competitions
- Kennett businesswoman to be honored
Lifestyle
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State police offering free child safety-seat check-up
Technicians will assist parents with proper installation
State police from the Avondale barracks will be conducting a free child safety-seat check-up on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Avondale Fire Company, 23 Firehouse Way, Avondale, police said Tuesday.
The event is being held in conjunction with the “Click It or Ticket” campaign and is by [...] - The quest for the perfect self-tanner
- New initiatives aim to turn rescues into cherished pets
- Lessons learned from mom
Arts & Entertainment
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Growth spurt happening on multiple levels at Modena business
Energy Independence Day Festival expanding – along with Mogreena Garden Project
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The creative folks in Modena who turned recycling into a successful business venture have taken the same approach to celebrations: Expand and innovate.
On Sunday, Waste Oil Recyclers will host its Fifth Annual Energy Independence Day Festival at its four-acre [...] - At Kuerner Farm: Hear today, gone tomorrow
- Tickets now on sale for Foundation Fest 2013
- A venue where pipe dreams can come true
Region
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Alleged drunk driver charged with killing motorcyclist
Police: Robert Landis had blood-alcohol level more than triple the legal limit
Updated at 1 p.m. with arraignment informationAuthorities said a West Chester man was driving with a blood-alcohol level of more than three times the legal limit and a suspended license when he caused a fatal crash on April 26.
On Tuesday, Chester County District Attorney [...] - Identity of alleged serial shoplifter sought
- Woman accused of making false rape accusation
- 27-year-old motorcyclist dies in 2-vehicle crash






