By Mike McGann, Staff Writer Kennett Township officials are looking into the reasons behind an increase in traffic accidents this year over last and looking for options to improve the safety of the township’s roads. While the biggest number of accidents continue to be on U.S.1 — in May fully one third of traffic mishaps … Continue reading »
New Garden begins gearing up for Baltimore Pike Corridor Study
By Nancy Johnson, Staff Writer The New Garden Township Board of Supervisors recently appointed vice chairman of the Board Bob Perrotti to serve as their representative on the Baltimore Pike Corridor Study Steering Committee. They also named director of planning and projects Spence Andress and township manager Dan Fox to serve on the committee that … Continue reading »
Small town, big art
By Steve Hoffman, Staff Writer “If I didn’t have ‘fine artist’ on by business card,” explained Malissa Reese, “I’d have ‘art advocate’ on it.” That neatly sums up the enthusiastic attitude that was on full display during a recent art show in Landenberg. This was truly an art show for art enthusiasts, by art enthusiasts, … Continue reading »
Does Kennett need more supervisors?
Is more government better government? While this argument is being played out on the national scene — arguably by two parties that have both massively increased the size and expense of the national and state governments when it suited their political needs — we’re going to be getting an interesting local debate on the issue … Continue reading »
Journey to the center of Oxford?
By Nancy Johnson, Staff Writer Oxford’s popular summer movie series, Movies in the Park, presented a special 3-D showing of the sci-fi thriller, “Journey to the Center of the Earth” on Friday, July 17. Approximately 400 movie fans of all ages attended the movie, which was the second of three scheduled for the summer months. … Continue reading »
Kennett Twp. administration opposing supervisor expansion
By Mike McGann, Staff Writer For the third time in little more than a decade, there is a petition drive on to allow Kennett Township voters to increase the number of Township Supervisors from three to five — a drive Township Manager Lisa Moore has publicly come out against. Based on an email provided to … Continue reading »
Mushroom Festival “Silver Celebration” Community Parade set for September 10
For the Mushroom Festival’s Silver (25th) Celebration the Community Parade is being moved to Friday evening, September 10 at 7 p.m. The entire community is invited to participate. “We want everyone to join us in our celebration,” says Pete Gray, president of the Mushroom Festival’s Board of Directors (and parade organizer). “Our parade celebrates the … Continue reading »
After delay, Oxford officials hope streetscape project is now on the road to completion
By Steve Hoffman, Staff Writer A job as large as Oxford’s $1.5 million streetscape project is unlikely to proceed without a few delays. Progress on the extensive streetscape work on South Third Street slowed for a few days last week after PECO discovered that it needed to make some upgrades to the infrastructure before the … Continue reading »
Lawrence thinks third time could be the charm
By Mike McGann, Staff Writer If John Lawrence feels a bit of deja vu as he knocks on the doors of the 13th state house district this summer, it’s probably understandable. Yes, this is his third time through the process, having run in a 2006 Republican primary against then-incumbent Art Hershey and then having lost … Continue reading »
Today’s paper: July 28, 2010
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