Area roadwork may spur traffic delays

Regional projects include utility installation, vegetation removal Area roadwork has been scheduled this week, said an announcement on Friday, Dec. 27, from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). PennDOT wants motorists to be mindful of possible delays. Utility installation on U.S. 1 in Concord Township will result in lane closures between Brinton Lake Road and Rt. 322 through Jan....

Ellison is out and so is the Tea Party

One — the former Democratic power-broker — knows he’s done, the other is oblivious By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times As we head into the holiday season — and hopefully, a couple of weeks of relative quiet — a few notes and thoughts on local political stuff and other news items. Maybe the topline item this morning is that James Ellison is out at Rhoads & Sinon — meaning he will no...

Kaluzny named office manager for Longwood Fire Co.

Lori Kaluzny KENNETT — Lori Kaluzny, a former employee of the Kennett Consolidated School District, has been named as new office manager at Longwood Fire Company. “Most people consider a fire company just a place that responds to emergencies and don’t realize that it is also a business” Kaluzny said.  “My work includes the day-to-day operations of the fire company, including accounts receivable...

Longwood Fire Co. kicks off annual fundraising campaign

Open house planned for Oct. 20; demonstrations and activities featured KENNETT — Longwood Fire Company has kicked off its annual fundraising appeal to help meet the expenses of running a 24-hour-a-day operation. “We need the public’s financial support,” said Chief A. J. McCarthy. “Day and night, 24 hours a day, we are on duty. Last year we answered 512 calls from the public. Those calls...

PennDOT: Spray-patching planned for U.S. 1

Lane closures likely this week in East Marlborough, Kennett and Pennsbury The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants residents to be aware of possible traffic delays as a result of area road projects scheduled this week. Crews will be doing spray-patching on U.S. in both directions in East Marlborough, Kennett, and Pennsbury Townships. Lane closures will be needed Monday through...

Unionville powers past Kennett, 45-7

Indians’ explosive offense continues to produce on the ground and in the air Unionville’s David Daly races for the endzone in the first quarter, as the Indians dominated neighboring Kennett, 45-7, Friday night. Jim Gill photo. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — Kennett’s Nick Dunlevy had just raced 69 yards down the right side, silencing a raucous Unionville homecoming...

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...

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...

Heartbreaker! KAU loses 2-1 in Senior World Series final

Tense pitching duel leaves Kennett just short of world title Alex Pechin turned in a strong, complete game performance, but was outdueled by Panama’s Javier Garcia, as the KAU Kings lost in the championship game of the Senior League World Series 2-1, Saturday. Tony Consiglio photo. BANGOR, Maine — You can’t get any closer. The KAU Kings got within one hit of winning it all, but lost a heart-breaking...

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...