County reports heavy rains, 9-1-1 call volume
Sunnier skies due Wednesday, but flood warnings remain in effect
Flood warnings continue for the Brandywine Creek, but heavy rain has moved out of the area, county officials report.
The Chester County Department of Emergency Services has released the following information on area weather conditions.
24-hour rainfall amounts at 10 a.m. included: Atglen, 3.72 inches; Marshallton, 3.25; West Chester,...
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...
Common Core hysteria is testing the limits
While a debate is proper, muddying the waters with lies doesn’t help
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Tuesday night, there’s a big meeting planned at the Kennett Fire Company’s Red Clay Room, to talk about the issues with the proposed Common Core curriculum.
And while there are issues with Common Core, ranging from questions about the nature of the curriculum to who should pay for it, the...
Kings no more: East team gets ready to battle
Kennett-Unionville World Series squad dons new ‘East’ uniforms, gets ready for opener
The Senior Little League East Champions — formerly known as the KAU Knights — made up of players from the Kennett and Unionville area, take part in Saturday night’s opening ceremonies for the Senior Little League World Series.
BANGOR, Maine — They are no longer the KAU Kings, at least for this...
The only thing that spoils the shore: the boardwalk
Why they must ruin a perfectly good beach with these wooden monstrosities is beyond me
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
The beach is one of my very favorite places to relax. I am perfectly content with my chair, some sunscreen and a good book. My children love the ocean and are (relatively) self-sufficient now that they are older. I really prefer to park the car and not get in it again until...
KAU Kings set off to make history in Bangor
Kennett, Unionville players ready to battle for Senior Little League World Series title
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Members of the KAU Kings get ready to board a bus for a 10-hour ride to Bangor, Maine to play in the Senior Little League World Series. Snacks were donated by Herrs, Wawa and Dunkin Donuts to keep the under-16 team filled while en route.
CHADDS FORD — With about a ten-hour bus...
LaBare named Longwood Fire Co. captain
Mert LaBare is the new captain of Longwood Fire Company.
KENNETT — Mert LaBare of Kennett Township has been named the new Captain of Longwood Fire Company.
“Longwood provides valuable services to the community and I’m honored to have an opportunity to contribute by being captain,” LaBare said. “We’re here to serve people in need.”
LaBare said six years ago he became associated with Longwood...
Robots in southern Chester County? Yes.
Dansko using robots to make distribution center more efficient
With its giant new distribution center in West Grove, Dansko was going to need more than just more workers to keep track of products going in and out. A Kiva® robot follows bar codes on the floor to locate the specific product needed to fill an order.
WEST GROVE — Driving along Jennersville Road (Rt. 796) in southern Chester County,...
Taking a bite out of ‘Back to School’
A handful of tips to make it easier to get your child dentally ready for the school year
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
It’s the beginning of August and signs proclaiming back to school have been popping up everywhere. As a mom, I approach the upcoming start of school with a mixture of enthusiasm and trepidation. As a dentist I can offer a few tidbits to make the start...
