The coming public safety crisis
If we don’t deal with it now, fire, EMS and police issues could cost us dearly
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
You’ve probably heard about the pension crisis, maybe the school funding crisis or any number of other challenges facing the commonwealth in the coming years.
But let me clue you in to one that might just have you up nights thinking about it: the coming public safety crisis.
The...
Letter: Library board has failed on relocation
To The Editor:
Two decades ago, the Bayard Taylor Memorial Library Board announced the need for a new library facility. This facility still does not exist and apparently will not be available for at least another decade. The Boards over the years have made decisions and proposals that the community simply does not support.
The community rejected the Board’s current suggestion to use the Waywood site...
Unionville, Kennett meet in emotional home opener
Normally fierce rivals, teams both don pink to honor player’s late mother
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville’s Tucker Reese throws out the first ball as his dad looks on. Both the Indians and Kennett wore pink-accented uniforms in honor of Cathy Reese, Tucker’s mom, who passed away last summer as the KAU Knights — made up of players from both teams — made it historic...
Victory brewing up an economic winner, even for taxpayers
New brewery allows for growth, adds ratables for W. Sadsbury, Octorara
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Victory Brewing Company founders (left) Bill Covaleski and (right) Ron Barchet talk yeast during a tour of the company’s new brewery in West Sadsbury — a facility that will allow the Chester County brewing company to grow, and provide jobs and tax revenue to the local community.
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Longwood Fire Co. announces 2014 officers
President calls on community to continue support in challenging times
The Longwood Fire Company has announced the election of its officers for 2014.
Brad Bowman will serve as president, and Marianne McCarthy as vice president. Joe Gaultney will assume the duties of treasurer, Mike Leventry will fulfill the post of secretary, and Lauren LaBare as financial secretary. Chris Keenan was elected delegate.
“We...
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...
