Chadds Ford principal out after PSSA questions

Reputedly allowed extra time for some students on March tests By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Mark Ransford PENNSBURY —  Chadds Ford Elementary School principal Mark Ransford was placed on administrative leave and will retire, following an investigation into issues regarding the recent PSSA tests administered at the school last month — reportedly he allowed some students to get extra time to...

Popular art fund-raiser draws on Wyeth legacy

Annual sale at Chadds Ford Elementary poised to celebrate 65th year in style  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Artist Shawn Faust (left) displays “Mother’s Day,” the painting he donated to the 65th Annual Chadds Ford Art Sale and Show, as co-chairs Frances Galvin and Lynda Nadin (right) hold “Along the Brandywine” with featured artist J. Wayne Bystrom. You...

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District hosts annual MLK Day of Service

Chadds Ford Elementary School students help children in need By Suzanne Misciagna, Staff Writer, The Times Malina Margolus (left) helps Chadds Ford Elementary Kindergartener Ava Robbins (right) craft a no-sew blanket to be donated to children in need. CHADDS FORD – As we celebrate the life and mission of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., students in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School district are reflecting...

Two Troop 31 members become Eagle Scouts

Twin brothers earn rank together after public service work at Chadds Ford Elementary Mitch (left) and Matt (right) Candy share a moment, Monday night, with Troop 31 Troop Master Ray Coe during their Court of Honor ceremonies. PENNSBURY — Unionville High School juniors Matt and Mitch Candy received Boy Scouting’s highest recognition Monday night during an Eagle Court of Honor, held at Hillendale...