Freese, Kruzinsky sign collegiate letters of intent
Oxford Area High School senior Jill Freese recently signed a letter of intent to continue her softball career at Monmouth University, New Jersey. Jill, a catcher, was named to the 2011 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association All-State Team after being named to the All-State Second Team as a sophomore. She was named to the All Ches-Mont … Continue reading »
Lessons from Election Day
Here are a few things that we learned from the Nov. 8 election: ✔ It’s never a good idea to repeat a referendum after it gets rejected by voters. There’s something inherently disrespectful about giving voters the opportunity to have their say on an issue… and then putting that exact same issue on the ballot … Continue reading »
Stevens’ victory sends clear message for township’s future governance
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer On the evening of the election night of November 8, moments after he had just defeated incumbent Allan Falcoff, current township board supervisor, by a vote of 1,225 to 795 – in a virtual sweep of all four precincts – Scudder Stevens, the newest member of the Kennett Township … Continue reading »
U-CF school board prepares for transition
By John Chambless Staff Writer With election results decided but the two new board members not yet in their seats, the Unionville-Chadds Ford school board tied up some loose ends at their meeting on Nov. 14, and laid the path for the newly configured board to follow in the coming months. A late rally in … Continue reading »
Lecture commemorates the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor
On Dec. 4 at 1:30 p.m., retired Maj. Gen. Francis A. Ianni will present a lecture marking the 70th anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor that brought the United States into World War II. The program will take place at the New Castle Court House Museum (211 Delaware St., New Castle, … Continue reading »
Indians shut out in first round playoff
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer At the conclusion of Friday night’s District 1 Class AAAA first-round playoff game, in which his Unionville Indians ended their 9-2 season with a 28-0 loss against visiting Neshaminy, Head Coach Pat Clark stood alone on the then empty field like a boxer blind-sided by a knockout punch and … Continue reading »
Locks of Love donation has special meaning
By Steve Hoffman Staff Writer When seven-year-old Teryn Singer stepped into La Difference Salon & Day Spa on Nov. 4 and requested that they cut off ten inches of her golden hair, it was personal. A year earlier, Teryn was told by her parents, Rand and Jen Singer, that her grandmother, Hope Martin, was battling … Continue reading »
Food drive helps families and pets
By John Chambless Staff Writer This is the season of giving, but at Blitz Automotive in Kennett Square, that season never ends. For the past four years, owner Bob Blittersdorf has made his business a drop-off point for food donations that go right back to the Kennett Square community. Donations may increase at this time … Continue reading »
Farmers markets continue in Kennett Square this winter
Historic Kennett Square has announced their Winter Open Air Market will be held the first and third Fridays of each month from November through April. The market will continue along the State Street sidewalk between Broad and Union streets, with shorter hours between 2 and 4 p.m. On First Fridays, the festivities will expand along … Continue reading »
