Ex-foster parent waives 2nd preliminary hearing
He is accused of abusing total of seven victims aged 3 to 10
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Leroy K. Mitchell, 60, waived his preliminary hearing Monday on a second set of child-molestation charges.
For the second time in less than three months, a former coach, foster parent, and corrections officer waived his preliminary hearing on child-molestation charges on Monday.
Leroy K....
Art Watch: Patsy Keller
Turning a passion for glass into an art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week, we are looking at the artwork of local fused glass artist Patsy Keller. Patsy’s attention to detail is evident in each piece she creates. Her pendants, often including dichroic glass or mica, are both beautiful and wearable. She also makes colorful eye-catching vases, plates and bowls that dazzle in the...
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...
International conference puts GIS guru on map
Emergency services employee wins first-place data award
Dave Sekkes, the emergency planning coordinator for the Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES), won a first-place data integration award last month.
The emergency planning coordinator for the Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES), Dave Sekkes, was honored at the ESRI International User Conference last month with...
School board applauds effort of KAU team
Group’s impressive performance provided win for community
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Sue Natale, who retired as an assistant in the district’s technology department, listens as Josh Boughner, the network administrator, discusses the ways in which she will be missed. Behind her are board members Jeff Leiser (from left) and Victor Dupuis and Superintendent John Sanville.
Excitement...
Brandywine Polo fighting to fix damaged barn
33 stalls out of commission after winds ripped off roof
By Nicole Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
Tornado-force winds ripped the roof off the barn on the Brandywine Polo Club property.
NEW GARDEN – Last April, tragedy struck the Brandywine Polo Club when tornado-force winds ripped the roof off its main barn.
There were no horses in the barn at the time, as the polo season hadn’t begun yet, but...
Officials issue warning on unhealthy air quality
High levels of ozone generate orange alert for Tuesday
Tuesday’s landscape is expected to be marred by unhealthy air; officials say high ozone levels have created an orange alert, which represents unhealthy pollution levels for sensitive people.
The state Department of Environmental Protection and its regional air quality partnerships have forecast an orange air quality action day for ozone on...
KAU team returns home to rousing reception
Kennett Kings earn fans – and memories – with series of achievements
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Members of the KAU team – the U.S. Senior League Baseball champs – line up for an appreciative crowd at their field on Leslie Road in Kennett Square.
Sandwiched between nearly a dozen emergency vehicles with lights flashing and sirens blaring in downtown...
Borough plans royal welcome home for Kings
Officials want to celebrate KAU’s amazing run at World Series
5:30 p.m. update: Team not expected to arrive in area until 7 p.m. due to New York traffic
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
After the World Series ended, players from various teams united for a wiffle ball game in the hotel courtyard, an impromptu outing that eventually attracted about 50 players.
The Kennett Kings...
