Back to school then and now
The thrill is gone at the start of the year with older kids, now
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
BACK TO SCHOOL: THEN (meaning 5 years ago) vs. NOW
THEN-
Brand new backpack (ordered WEEKS in advance) with coordinating lunchbox (and superhero thermos) containing things like carrot sticks, goldfish crackers and a love note from Mommy!
NOW-
Backpack from last year (ripped and tattered. Who...
Gooch new CEO of Jennersville Hospital
Promoted from Chief Operating Officer, replaces retiring Chuck Davis
Mathew Gooch is the new Chief Executive Officer of Jennersville Regional Hospital. He replaces the retiringChuck Davis.
WEST GROVE — Mathew Gooch has been named Chief Executive Officer of Jennersville Regional Hospital effective August 1, 2013.
For the past three years, Gooch served as Chief Operating Officer of Jennersville Regional...
Art Watch: Denise Vitollo
Award-winning pastel artist unafraid to innovate
Note to readers: This is a special preview of what will be a regular Sunday feature in The Times, Art Watch, written by Lele Galer, a noted local artist herself and Unionville resident.
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s featured artist is Denise Vitollo who is an award winning pastel artist currently on faculty at The Padua Academy...
Register now for Mushroom Festival events
Two volunteers share a moment with Fun Gus, the official mascot of The Mushroom festival, during the 2012 event.
KENNETT SQUARE —Virtually everyone knows that the annual Mushroom Festival means food, fun, music and more on the lively streets of the borough.
But did you know that you can register ahead to add to an already exciting experience?
In addition to the main two-day festival, there are many...
Phillip Lim is lighting up Target for me
Designer’s collection coming to Target in September, I can’t wait
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
If you are a regular follower of “Read My Lip Gloss,” you may remember my excitement over the Missoni Collection for Target back in 2011. I raced to the store and purchased a few goodies that I still treasure today.
Well, buckle your seatbelts ladies and gentlemen!!!! (Are...
Heartbreaker! KAU loses 2-1 in Senior World Series final
Tense pitching duel leaves Kennett just short of world title
Alex Pechin turned in a strong, complete game performance, but was outdueled by Panama’s Javier Garcia, as the KAU Kings lost in the championship game of the Senior League World Series 2-1, Saturday. Tony Consiglio photo.
BANGOR, Maine — You can’t get any closer.
The KAU Kings got within one hit of winning it all, but lost a heart-breaking...
Lies, damn lies and talk about Common Core
Kennett event drifted into propaganda, rather than a clear-eyed look at the facts
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
KENNETT — I came, I saw, and frankly, I left scratching my head.
Setting aside the oddity of complaining about the teaching of global warming on a day that four-plus inches of rain fell on the southern part of the county, closing roads and bridges, it was a complicated night of facts,...
KAU drops tough decision to Panama, 5-3
Kings may need help from Panama, Thursday, to advance to World Series semi-finals
Eric Takoushian and his KAU Kings teammates may need help Thursday from Panama — which defeated the Kings late Wednesday night — to advance to the Senior League World Series semi-finals on Friday.
BANGOR, Maine — It looks like the Kennett Kings are going to need a little help from their friends, Chitre Little League...
Flores DeWilde joins board; facilities focus in Unionville
District readies buildings for Aug. 26 school start
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Leticia Flores DeWilde takes to oath of office from Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board President Eileen Bushelow, Monday night. Flores DeWilde replaces Frank Murphy and was appointed last month to serve through November.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — With the opening of the 2013-14 school year, Unionville-Chadds Ford School...
11-1 thrashing of Italy sets up KAU for strong run in Senior World Series
One more win could put Kennett, Unionville players in World Series semi-finals
East’s Drew Jarmuz powered the offense going 4-for-4 with three runs scored, the KAU Kings dominated an Italian team, 11-1, in the Senior Little League World Series, Tuesday.
BANGOR, Maine — Numbers could tell the story of the Little League Senior Division Eastern Regional Champions’–formerly known as the...
