The students are ready to be back in school, but we parents…

Confessions of a mom struggling to keep up with a new school year By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Aaaaaah, another school year has begun!  While I am sad to see summer end, I always appreciate the structure and routine the fall semester brings.  By mid-winter, I’m over it, so, best to embrace these happy feelings now. I feel extremely lucky that our boys receive their education in the...

Unionville defensive stand locks up win

Young defense comes up aces in win over Garnet Valley By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times It came down to one play: Unionville sophomore Shane Jones grabs Garnet Valley quarterback Steve Flanagan in what looks to be a certain sack. But just as he was going down, Flanagan flipped the ball into the air, in the waiting hands of Indian defender Sam Gangel (65), virtually locking up the win for Unionville,...

Another tough week for Corbett

Will GOP turnout take a big hit? And ‘Donationgate’…yawn By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times As Labor Day looms, we kick into high gear for the fall election, campaigns are gearing up with charges, counter charges — and in some races, what appears to be candidates distancing themselves from a certain Harrisburg office holder. That office holder is, of course, Gov. Tom Corbett, who...

Unionville Park grand opening, Sept. 1

EAST MARLBOROUGH — The grand opening and ribbon cutting for the formal opening of Unionville Park will take place Monday, Sept. 1. The ceremony is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. — formally opening the first first phase of the park. Light refreshments will be served.    Send article as PDF   

What To Do: Arden Town Fair celebrates 107 years

Also: Art & Craft Fest, Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show, and more By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Arden Town Fair has been going strong for 107 years in Arden, Del. — and has been a staple of Labor Day festivals in the Delaware Valley. If you attend one of the special events around the area this weekend, there is a good chance you’ll be at an event that has been around for a...

Hogan: police to battle aggressive driving

Coatesville police will be just one of many agencies in Chester County on the look out for aggressive driving on local roadways, District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Thursday. Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Thursday that police in around the county are targeting aggressive driving. Police will focus on motorists exhibiting aggressive driving behaviors such as running red lights,...

Football preview: Unionville mixes youth, experience

Offensive should be potent again, defense needs experience Unionville’s Alex Pechin could be the top high school quarterback in Chester County and looks to lead what should be an explosive and potent offense in 2014. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — Is it experience or sheer talent that trumps when it comes to high school football? We may get an answer to that age-old question...

Pink 50 Poker Prance, Oct 12

Very pink for a good cause: battling breast cancer. Among other prizes, the Pink 50 Poker Prance offers prizes for the most pink horse and rider — some examples seen here from the 2013 event. Once again Oxford Feed & Lumber, Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm and Pets & Friends present this ever-popular trail ride through scenic Fair Hill to benefit breast cancer awareness and research. Riders...

Daily Beast: Unionville HS no. 1 in Pa.

EAST MARLBOROUGH — For the second time this year, a publication has ranked Unionville High School as the no. 1 high school in Pennsylvania. The Daily Beast — which also owns Newsweek Magazine — ranked Unionville as tops in in Pennsylvania using the following criteria: graduation rate, college acceptance rate, college preparedness and college entrance exams. Unionville was ranked 17th in the northeast...

On Stage: Junior Sisk rambles to Longwood

Also: Kim Edwards, Nik Everett, Lindsey Saunders highlight Labor Day weekend By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Junior Sisk & Rambler’s Choice are the featured artists at Longwood Gardens open air show, Friday night. If you’re involved in something and nature calls, you’ve got to suspend whatever you’re doing at the time and answer the call. Everybody knows that. If you’re a songwriter...