AGSD announces new hires for administration
Michael Berardi, Scott DeShong, Nicole Harvey and Christie Snead.
WEST GROVE — On Thursday, the Board of School Directors approved the appointments of Dr. Nicole Harvey and Mr. Scott DeShong to the positions of assistant superintendent of Avon Grove School District (AGSD). Harvey and DeShong will each begin a three-year term on March 1, 2022.
A fourth-generation Avon Grove graduate, Harvey began...
What To Do: Kennett Winterfest brings the best of craft brewing
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is a special time of year in Kennett Square – the time for a popular annual event known as the Kennett Winterfest. Usually, tickets are already sold out by this time but this year some tickets remain.
The Annual Kennett Winterfest (http://kennettwinterfest.com/) will be held on February 26 from 12:30-4 p.m. in a tented area near 600 South Broad...
On Stage: Warm up from the cold with hot jazz
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Matt Cappy
A great way to combat a chilly evening is hot jazz – a live performance of hot jazz.
This weekend, the temperature may dip into the twenties outside, but an antidote can be found inside a venue in Kennett Square on Friday night.
On February 25, Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org)...
County honored for Performance Management Leadership
Chester County Government has once again been recognized nationally for its leadership in performance management with a 2021 Certificate of Achievement from the International City/County Management Association. Pictured with the award, from left to right: Stephanie Rogers, Chester County Management Data Manager; Bobby Kagel, County Administrator; and Julie Bookheimer, Chester County Chief Financial...
State Supreme Court picks Democrat-backed map for Congressional districts
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
The new Sixth District, which looks much like the old 6th.
The State Supreme Court ruled Wednesday a Democratic backed “Carter Plan” district map should be used for the 2022 Congressional elections, rejecting a Republican proposal — and likely sending the the dispute to the federal courts, as happened in 2018, when Republicans lost a bid...
Unionville’s Connolly wins Chester County Spelling Bee
2022 Chester County Spelling Bee Champion Katie Connolly from Charles F. Patton Middle School.
DOWNINGTOWN — Katie Connolly, an eighth grader at Charles F. Patton Middle School, took first place as Chester County’s top speller in the Chester County Spelling Bee on Monday, Feb. 7. Winning with the word “antenatus” (A-N-T-E-N-A-T-U-S), Connolly will move on to compete in the Scripps National...
CTC of Greater Downingtown to host 1st annual Snowball Shuffle Run/Walk
DOWNINGTOWN — Communities that Care of Greater Downingtown (CTC) is excited to announce that the organization will be hosting their 1st annual Snowball Shuffle 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, March 5, 2022. The event will be held at Eagleview Corporate Center, with registration opening at 8:00AM and the Run/Walk starting at 9:00AM. The cost of registration for this event is $30.00 per person,...
Spencer announces run for 158th state house seat
Leon Spencer
KENNETT SQUARE — Leon Spencer, Jr., the former Mayor of Kennett Square, announced Saturday that he will run for State Representative in the 158th Legislative District. Surrounded by about 100 supporters on the steps of his alma mater, Kennett High School, Spencer announced his run for a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
The seat is currently held by Christina Sappey,...
DASD’s Lonardi to retire in June
Dr. Emilie Lonardi delivers the conferring of degrees during the 2021 DASD graduation ceremonies.
DOWNINGTOWN — During the February 9 Downingtown Area School District (DASD) board meeting, the board of directors approved the retirement of district superintendent, Dr. Emilie M. Lonardi, effective June 30, 2022. Dr. Lonardi has served as a superintendent for the past 24 years, with the last five in...
What To Do: As Winter (hopefully) winds down, enjoy cold weather activities
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Winterfest Weekend
This is the time of year when the adventurous can get outside and enjoy a variety of winter festivals and other outdoor winter-themed events.
This weekend will undoubtedly be a weekend of wintry weather with West Chester having forecast lows of 20 degrees on Friday, 17 degrees on Saturday and 26 degrees on Sunday.
So – bundle up,...
