Candlelight vigil planned in Kennett, Friday

KENNETT — Local residents plan to gather Friday evening with a candlelight vigil for the victims of the shooting in Newtown, Conn. The event starts, in memory of those lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School, will run from 6 – 7 pm. Those participating are asked to meet on the 400 block of Center Street in Kennett Square, on the sidewalks around the Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center. People are...

Calm prevails in Chesco schools after Conn. shootings

Although many shaken by last week’s events, everything is largely normal at local schools By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Schools across Chester County experienced a largely quiet, event-free day — even as parents, students and staff remain shaken by the horrific events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Friday. School officials at local districts took extra care to communicate...

Joy in Unionville, tears in Kennett

Indians hold off Blue Demons, 34-17 win league title, playoff berth By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Unionville quarterback Tom Pancoast looks to evade Kennett’s Matt Petrick, during the Indians’ 34-17 win over the Blue Demons, Saturday. KENNETT SQUARE — Two sidelines, two stories: the pain of loss on one side, and the joy and celebration on the other. While Unionville was able to celebrate...

Indians clinch piece of league title

55-30 win over Octorara sets up crucial contest at Kennett, Saturday By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Unionville’s Brad Pechin had a career night, rushing for 177 yards on just 12 carries to lead the Indians past Octorara, 55-30, and clinch at least a piece of the ChesMont American Division title. Jim Gill photo. EAST MARLBOROUGH — It’s on. Guided by an explosive offense, Unionville overwhelmed...

Unionville, Kennett working together on bullying

UCF, KCSD Coalition to host screening of film, ‘Bully’ on Oct. 24 The Unionville-Chadds Ford and Kennett Consolidated School District joint Community Coalition on Bullying will be offering a free screening of the movie ‘Bully’ on Oct. 24. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times As bullying — in and out of local schools — becomes a greater focus of educators and parents, the Unionville-Chadds...

Tickets on sale for Kennett Brewfest 2012

Approximately 70 breweries expected for area’s premier beer-bash on Sept. 29 By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times KENNETT SQUARE — Historic Kennett Square has something special brewing for late September: Kennett Square’s foremost potent-potable celebration, Brewfest. “Brewfest is a fundraiser for Historic Kennett Square,” Event Chairman Jeff Norman said. “It’s a...

KAU fall ball registration gets underway

Registration open for KAU Fall Baseball Registration continues through September 1 for the KAU 2012 Fall Ball Baseball and Softball season. KAU’s programs are open to residents and students in both the Kennett Consolidated and Unionville-Chadds Ford School Districts. Registration may be completed at www.kaulittleleague.org by using the program registration tab. The player’s age as of April 30,...

Family Art Day returns with another fun event

More than 250 people attend day of art and music in Anson B. Nixon Park By Ben McWilliams, Special to The Times Parents and kids alike had an enjoyable day at the second annual Family Art Day in Anson B. Nixon Park. KENNETT — Anson B. Nixon Park has hosted many family friendly community events this summer and saw yet another success this past Saturday with the second annual Family Art Day. The park...

Family Art Day, July 28

Features interactive activities for kids, families KENNETT SQUARE  – A variety of participatory art activities are planned for Saturday July 28th, at Anson B. Nixon Park’s Family Art Day. The free event runs from 10 am to 3 pm, and offers many interactive activities for children.  Creative activities include splatter paint, origami, watercolor, abstract painting, illuminated letters and masking...

Avila, Gallivan win KAPRB race

Runners line up just before the start of the Kennett Area Parks and recreation Board 1.5 mile run for kids. KENNETT — The ninth annual KAPRB 1.5 mile kids race was a success.  It was held on July 19th at 7 p.m. at Anson B. Nixon Park.  The weather was hot and humid and 113 kids 14 and under participated in the race.  There were plenty of volunteers on hand to help Claire Finfrock who was the race...