Regional police study to end
After four of seven towns discussing joining up drop out, economics no longer add up
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Long-standing discussions about forming a regional police force appear to be on hold, as all but three of the municipalities studying a merger of police services have dropped out of the process.
While Kennett Square, Kennett Township and New Garden will continue to explore options...
Conestoga, Unionville named among top US high schools
Two Chester County high schools have been ranked among the nation’s top 13 public high schools out of some 21,000 schools in the United States: Conestoga and Unionville by BestColleges.com.
The schools were ranked of the basis of best academics, safety, best teachers and best facilities.
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Task force to resolve library board representation issue
Kennett Square won’t cut library funding, will work with neighbors to get board seats
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
A large crowd attended Monday night’s Kennett Square Borough Council meeting to offer comment on whether the borough should continue funding the Kennett Area Library.
KENNETT — Kennett Square will not move to cut funding to the Kennett Area Library in the immediate future,...
Op/Ed: Fictionalizing history
By Bruce Mowday
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The history Americans know, or think they know, is increasingly coming from polluted sources. Last week I was in Gettysburg digging into original historical documents at the Adams County Historical Society and Gettysburg National Military Park for information on my next book, J. Howard Wert’s Gettysburg.
I had several interesting conversations with curators and historians...
Kennett Colts win Chesco Jr. American Legion Championships
Back Row (L-R) Coach Joe Illgas, Stevie DeNucci, Noah Kirkland, Joe Love, Joe Zubillaga, David Mercner, Nate Talley, Coach John Narcise, Coach Steve DeNucci Front Row (L-R): Brandon DiCamillo, Will Prysock, Jack Adams, Robbie Schofield, Zack Kennedy, Jack Mullen
KENNETT SQUARE – The Kennett Colts competing in the Junior American Legion Baseball Association finished the regular season with a 21...
What makes someone a hero?
Caitlin Jenner shows courage deserving of the Ashe award
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Lots of people have lots to say about Caitlyn Jenner. What bothers me the most are the backward, bigoted people who have lots to say. But, that always seems to be par for the course, doesn’t it?
I have not been in my graduate program very long, and I am by no means qualifying myself as an expert on...
What To Do: Turks Head Music fest
Kimberton Fair starts Monday; Lancaster Jazz fest gets swinging
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Phyllis Chapel is among the many artists performing at the annual Turks head Festival in West Chester.
The Turk’s Head Music Festival in West Chester (Everhart Park, Bradford Avenue and Everhart Street, West Chester, 610-436-9010, http://www.turksheadfestival.com) just keeps motoring on year-after-year...
Pennsbury receives tax-exemption on newly acquired open space
Board adopts Brandywine Creek Greenway Plan
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Solicitor Tom Oeste, Supervisors Scotty Scottoline and Aaron McIntyre, and Manager Kathleen Howley discuss Pennsbury Township issues with residents at Wednesday night’s meeting.
PENNSBURY — At Wednesday’s meeting of the township’s Board of Supervisors, a lighter than usual agenda included local conservation,...
On Stage: Nalani & Serina poised for the big time
Also, Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival tops bill for local events
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Rising twin sister act Nalani & Sarina play the Fourth Annual Ladybug Music Festival this weekend.
Over the years, I’ve seen many memorable concerts including the Who playing “Tommy” at Woodstock with the sun rising behind the stage and Jimi Hendrix almost blowing the roof off...
Forget the fact-finding; its time to go to court