Pratolas, Hopkins named Grand Marshall for Memorial Day Parade
Fred Patrola, pictured in the years just after World War II, is one of three local residents named as Grand Marshall of the annual Memorial Day Parade in Kennett Square.
KENNETT — World War II veterans Michael B. Pratola, Jr., Fred Patrola, Sr., and Robert Hopkins, Sr. were selected as this year’s Grand Marshals for the Kennett Square Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25. They will lead the...
Chadds Ford supervisors take up busy agenda
Senior townhouse project, changes to Wegman’s plan weighed
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Developer Ed Morris presents his plan for an assisted living facility at Wednesday’s Board of Supervisor’s meeting in Chadds Ford.
CHADDS FORD — Creating ordinances and granting requests is tough work, as demonstrated by the Board of Supervisors at Wednesday’s long township...
LCH’s Bixby selected as advanced practice nurse
Rebecca Bixby, Medical Director of La Comunidad Hispana
KENNETT — Rebecca Bixby, medical director of La Comunidad Hispana, has been selected as one of 30 advanced practice nurses in the country as a fellow for the Duke-Johnson & Johnson Nurse Leadership program.
Bixby was also selected as one of 30 clinicians making a difference by the Migrant Clinicians Network.
“Rebecca is a top professional...
Police arrest alleged heroin trafficker
Allegedly operated out of Route 82 barbershop in Coatesville
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE — City police say they’ve put a stop to a heroin and crack cocaine trafficker, allegedly operating out of a West Side barber shop, making an arrest Tuesday and executing search warrants in multiple locations.
Police, working with the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, Caln Township...
Kennett family to be honored at diabetes gala
A Kennett Square family, Mark and Roni Heimann, will present the 2015 Fund A Cure speech at the JDRF Delaware Hope Ball: Derby After Dark on Saturday, April 25 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront. Mark and Roni’s oldest daughter, Carli, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) when she was 4 years old. Now 16 years old, Carli is a sophomore at Kennett High School, where she plays lacrosse and is...
Carr wins District 4/5 SkillsUSA title
Allison Carr won first place in the district four and five automotive service competition held at Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School. She will advance to compete in the state SkillsUSA Leadership Competition in April.
DOWNINGTOWN — Forty-eight Technical College High School (TCHS) students were awarded medals in the district four and five SkillsUSA competitions held at Cumberland Perry...
State Police Operation Nighthawk nets 162 arrests
State police from numerous stations in and around Chester County teamed up with officers from twenty three municipal police departments to conduct Operation Nighthawk on March 27-28 2015. Operation Nighthawk is a specialized training and enforcement program aimed at reducing impaired driving.
A total of 127 State and Municipal Police Officers participated in the event.
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Rt. 52 Lenape Bridge slated for 3-day closure
PennDOT plans to resurface century-old bridge ahead of Rt. 926 bridge replacement
The Lenape Bridge will close Wednesday for resurfacing and is expected to be reopened Friday afternoon.
POCOPSON – The bridge over the Brandywine Creek is closing April 1. And no, that’s not an April Fools joke.
The good news for local residents, though, is that in this case the closure will last just three days...
PES’ Kahn finalist for Citadel Heart of learning award
Kelli Kahn, with her sister, Kathy Adams, her niece, Casey Adams and her nephew, Billy Adams
POCOPSON — Kelli Kahn, first grade teacher at Pocopson Elementary School (PES), has been named as one of five finalists for the 2015 Citadel Heart of Learning Award for Elementary School Teacher Excellence, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District announced Thursday.
Kahn was one of 15 finalists, covering...
Costello focuses attention on human trafficking
Regional Law Enforcement & Homeland Security meet to combat ‘hidden’ crime
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Local law enforcement attendees receive intensive training on recognizing and responding to human trafficking.
MALVERN – U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6) brought together key experts from US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), regional law enforcement, and social services...
