Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show dazzles again
Organizers express thanks to patrons, participants, volunteers who make it possible
The smiling, tuxedoed waiter is Unionville Supt. John C. Sanville, who served hors d’oeuvres during the Friday night portion of the 2014 Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show.
Organizers of the 65th Annual Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show want to thank everyone who made the popular event another huge success.
On March...
Service dogs bring freedom to the physically challenged
A companion that can alert a diabetic to low or high blood sugar
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, Kennett Times
Service dogs change the lives of people. Canine Partners for Life professional trainers and volunteer handlers on a ‘socialization’ trip to Longwood Gardens.
Most of us have had a dog in our lives at some point. But how many have known a dog that could sense when its owner was about...
PennDOT announces road projects for week
Work to include pothole repairs on Creek Road in Birmingham Township
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the following roadwork in the Kennett and Unionville areas this week – weather permitting – so that motorists can anticipate potential travel delays.
Pothole patching will require lane restrictions on Creek Road in Birmingham Township on Monday, March 31, and...
State police: Extermination attempt backfires
27-year-old man trying to eradicate rodent, shoots self in leg
An attempt to shoot a rat backfired for a Cochranville man, state police from the Embreeville barracks said on Monday, March 31.
Police said Zachary G. Troop, 27, was accidentally struck in the upper leg by a .22 caliber bullet while attempting to shoot a rat in the 900 block of Marlborough Springs Road in Newlin Township on Thursday,...
Municipalities seek fair funding for emergency services
Kennett Regional Planning Commission at center of talks to balance payments
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON — Talks continue amongst local municipalities to come up with a best practice for the funding of local emergency services, but Pocopson officials want to make sure that residents in county facilities are not factored in the final formula.
At the recent Township Supervisors...
PECO to hold public forum at Kennett High
Citizens invited to ask questions about utility’s practices Wednesday night
PECO has echoed the sentiments of most Chester County resident by welcoming spring and bidding a not-so-fond farewell to one of the worst winters in the region’s history.
The utility says it invests more than $500 million each year to enhance electric and natural gas systems, including regular inspection of equipment,...
More than two dozen artists set for show
‘Evening of the Arts’ will benefit Historic Kennett Square
Historic Kennett Square is pleased to announce “Evening of the Arts,” an art show and sale on Friday, April 4, from 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Located in the Genesis Healthcare Building at 101 East State Street, this exhibition and sale featuring local and regional artists was created to increase public awareness of the arts and provide a venue...
Troopers: Hit-and-run crash closes lane of Wawaset
Police say West Chester man hit telephone pole evening of March 19
State police from the Avondale barracks said they charged a 31-year-old West Chester man in connection with a hit-and-run crash on Wednesday, March 19, in Pocopson Township. Police said Taylor Morgan Smith crashed his vehicle into a telephone pole on North Wawaset Road, north of Bridge Road, at 8:15 p.m. No injuries were reported, but...
Dinniman says he will back Wolf
St. Sen. says Chester County needs a friend in Gov.’s office
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State Sen. Andy Dinniman announced Saturday that he will support Tom Wolf in the Democratic primary for governor.
EAST BRADFORD — While there are four Democratic candidates for governor, Chester County’s top elected Democrat made his choice plain Saturday, with state Sen. Andy Dinniman announcing...
Pocopson trout release teaches students lessons
New program has students care for young fish, learn their role in ecosystem
Fifth grade students from Pocopson Elementary School release trout into the Pocopson Creek, Friday, morning, as part of the Trout In the Classroom program.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
POCOPSON — The rain was falling, and Ryan Stephens was a little concerned about putting youngsters into the 43 degree water of Pocopson...
