On Stage (Extra): Saying goodbye to the Tin Angel
Dar Williams’ show kicks off two weeks of farewell events
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Dar Williams
Picture a situation in which an older and much-loved friend was diagnosed with a terminal illness and had just a few weeks left to live – despite having the appearance of being healthy. Friends would come from near and far to pay their respects, share some memories and say goodbye.
That’s...
Kennett Supervisors praise Barrar on bridge project
By Eliza Mohler, Correspondent, The Kennett Times
Kennett Township Supervisor Whitney Hoffman cuts the ribbon to celebrate the opening of Burnt Mill Road bridge, last Friday, as Township Manager Lisa Moore, right, looks on. Photo courtesy Kennett Township.
KENNETT – Wednesday night’s brief meeting of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors was a mix of old and new business, including an announcement...
DCCC names L. Joy Gates Black new president
Dr. L. Joy Gates Black
Dr. L. Joy Gates Black, currently vice chancellor for Academic Affairs and Student Success at Tarrant County College District (TCC) in Fort Worth, Texas, was unanimously selected last night by Delaware County Community College’s Board of Trustees to become the school’s next president.
Gates Black will succeed Dr. Jerry Parker, who will retire on June 30, after 40 years of...
On Stage: Davy Knowles returns to his roots
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Davy Knowles
On January 19, two acts from the British Isles will be performing at venues in the area. But, neither act hails from a country that is part of Great Britain or the United Kingdom.
Davy Knowles, who will perform at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com), is a native of the Isle of Man. We Banjo...
Respect to mark local ‘Hate Has No Home Here’ events
While some (although based on problematic ticket sales, less than usual) local folks will be in Washington D.C. celebrating the inauguration of Donald Trump as the nation’s 45th president, other local residents will be expressing an affirmation against hatred in our community on Friday — an event that started as a local one, but is now spreading county-wide.
According to Kennett Square Borough...
Art Watch: Longwood Art Gallery changes it up with new owner
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Megan Umbs and her father David recently purchased the iconic Longwood Art Gallery that has been a fixture at 200 E. State Street in Kennett Square for almost 12 years. While the gallery will continue to exhibit the traditional landscape paintings that have been a benchmark for the gallery, owner Megan Umbs wants to shake it up a bit and also bring in a contemporary,...
David’s Drive buys out Army Navy store, donates to VA, CYI and CASD
Thousands of items of clothing purchased for those in need
By Lauren Parker, News Editor, The Times
Volunteers with David’s Drive were on hand last week to deliver clothing to the Coatesville Youth Initiative to be distributed to local youth. Photo courtesy of David’s Drive
COATESVILLE – Though the iconic Army Navy store in the center of town has permanently closed its doors, storeowner...
Hickey to be new head of school at Upland
Daniel Hickey
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Board of Trustees at Upland Country Day School has announced the appointment of Dr. Daniel E. Hickey the new Head of School beginning July 1, 2017. Dr. Hickey’s appointment represents the culmination of an intensive, national search process that involved the entire school community over several months. He will become the 14th Head of School in Upland’s 69-year...
Library to host reception, exhibit for local artist
Karen O’Lone-Hahn
WEST GROVE – Landenberg artist Karen O’Lone-Hahn has created many paintings as well as pottery, books, and other items in her own folk-art style. From nostalgic black-and-white portraits to whimsical cows and cats in colorful acrylics, O’Lone-Hahn’s works express a rich and talented imagination. Now her art is on view at Avon Grove Library, where paintings and signed copies...
Letter: HES mom tells her side of PTO rift