By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer When Upper Darby Women’s soccer coach Tara Burke stepped off the team bus at Avon Grove Stadium, minutes before her 2-9-1 club was to play host Avon Grove, she was aware that losing five of her starters would have an impact on the game, as well as the fact … Continue reading »
Dire warnings about school district’s financial future
By Steve Hoffman Staff Writer The Budget Committee for the Oxford Area School District has been taking a long-range look at the district’s finances and the news is not good. Oxford has delivered the last two budgets without a tax increase, but in the early stages of planning for the 2012-2013 budget it appears as … Continue reading »
The Garage: West Grove debuts to rave reviews
By Carla Lucas Correspondent It’s a resource, a venue, a haven and a hangout, all in one. The Garage has opened a new location in West Grove. Now teens in the Avon Grove School District have a safe place to go after school for help with homework, to socialize, and to learn new things. Plus, … Continue reading »
Kennett Square, an idyllic small town
Not many small towns could stage the kind of event that took place in Kennett Square on Oct. 12, when town leaders gathered to celebrate the opening of seven new businesses at once. Kennett Square added Byrsa Bistro and Lily’s Asian Cuisine to the town’s expanding roster of diverse restaurants. The Liz Marden Bakery, which … Continue reading »
Kennett High School students learn about filmmaking
Frank Vanderslice, instructor of Kennett High School’s new filmmaking class, brought in a team of media professionals this month for a day-long workshop to instruct and mentor students in video and film production. Vanderslice, the video and film teacher at Kennett High School, planned the workshop and covered its cost with a grant awarded by … Continue reading »
Economic development flourishes in Kennett Square
By Steve Hoffman Staff Writer On the first Friday in September, Brett Hulbert and Sandra Morris came to Kennett Square posing as out-of-town visitors. In reality, they were on a reconnaissance mission of sorts. The Avalon, N.J., restaurateurs had been scouring the listings of available restaurants.
Camp Tweedale gets reprieve
Faced with unanimous – and often tearful – pleas from current and former scouts, the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP) announced last week that Camp Tweedale and two other regional camps will remain open, at least through September of 2012. The news came as a relief to the hundreds of scouts and scout leaders … Continue reading »
Hospital marks completion of new addition with community celebration
Jennersville Regional Hospital officials invite the community to share in a day-long celebration set for Saturday, Nov. 5 as CEO Chuck Davis and distinguished guests unveil the new addition to the public in a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for 10:30 a.m. on the steps of the new main entrance. Accompanied by the New London Community Choir, … Continue reading »
My night as a killer clown
By John Chambless Staff Writer In the glow of the lingering sunset, Jason’s Woods isn’t looking too scary. There are white food trailers parked on the grass-covered hillside, and several large buildings and tents are standing empty. But over at the garage near the barn, some sinister things are happening. It’s 5:30 on Friday evening, … Continue reading »
McCarthy addresses Kennett Township about Oct. 4 hit-and-run incident
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Saying that he was upset that “this happened to the township,” embattled Kennett Township Police Chief Albert McCarthy addressed a group of 50 local citizens at Monday’s Township board of supervisors meeting, explaining his actions following a recent accident in which McCarthy struck another vehicle while on duty and … Continue reading »
