Unionville can’t overcome mistakes, loses 14-7

Seven-run first not enough to overcome Garnet Valley Unionville’s Ryan Langerhans rips a first-inning base hit, Friday. Although the Indians dropped a 14-7 decision to Garnet Valley Friday, Langerhans went 3-for-4 and was very solid behind the plate for Unionville. By Mike McGann, Editor, The TImes EAST MARLBOROUGH — Down four runs before even coming to bat, Unionville High School’s baseball...

Commissioners take aim at Chester County’s elderly and disabled, again

To The Editor: The Chester County Commissioners have once again demonstrated their disregard for the county’s elderly population and residents with special needs, not to mention county taxpayers.  On Friday, March 15th the Commissioners continued their ongoing and disturbing pattern of taking advantage of the hardworking men and women at the Department of Human Services. DHS has many departments,...

Unionville football again raising money with muscle and mulch

Unionville football players and parents in action spreading mulch in 2012. The team is once again working with local mulch providers to raise money for the squad. The Unionville High School Football team’s Quarterback Club (QBC) is once again raising money for the team in cooperation with local mulch providers — and the best part: players, coaches and parents will come and spread it for you. The...

Unionville rugby ranked 10th in USA

Ryan Ford & Chris Baker receive NC Youth Rugby Championship Trophy in Charlotte After a strong start to the 2013 campaign, the Unionville Rugby team is now nationally ranked — coming in at no. 10 in the nation and no. 1 in Pennsylvania, among single-school teams, according to Rugbymag.com, which tracks sides from across the United States. After an impressive performance at the North Carolina...

UHS Swimmers strong at state meet

Unionville High School swimmers had impressive performances — the girls team finished a strong 13th place in AAA out of 57 schools — at the state swim meet at Bucknell University, this past weekend. Senior Mackenzie Hornibrook took second place in both the 100 Fly and 100 Free.  She broke both of the UHS school records in these events as well. Laura Barthold placed 22nd in the 200 Free and 22nd...

UHS baseball looks ready to move up

Slow start, strong finish in 2012 sparks big hopes for 2013 By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — There’s an axiom that the second year a coach runs a school sports program says a lot about the long-term prospects for both the coach and the squad. Unionville High School baseball coach Mike Magee buys into that argument and he’s confident that the 2013 season — his second year...

Op/Ed: Chester County government prepared for emergencies

New plan, developed in-house, provides for county services when disaster strikes By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell Being prepared for all emergencies is a daunting task for those elected officials responsible for the safety and well-being of their constituents but planning for such emergencies is necessary. Some months ago the county commissioners took steps to develop...

How young is too young to get nails done?

I don’t need to sit next to your child at the salon, thank you By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Tuesday morning I was watching the TODAY show and they did a segment on current topics for debate.  My ears perked up when they started talking about “Pamper Parties” for little girls.  The question posed was “at what age should girls be allowed to get their nails done?”  NOW,...

Duck! The sequester hits Unionville

Banning row office elections, and, gulp, a sensible discussion about guns By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Lots of little things this week — from the dreaded “sequester” hitting home in Unionville, to the fate of some county row offices, a start toward impeachment for a state Supreme Court Justice and, sigh, guns. While so far the “Sequester” has been more non-news than news, the — you...

Catherine’s hosts Jazz dinner, March 20

Paula Johns, award-winner Galer Estate wines featured at Unionville restuarant Paula Johns EAST MARLBOROUGH — Great food, great wine and an evening of fabulous jazz music can be had at Catherine’s Restaurant in Unionville Village, March 20. For a single price, patrons will enjoy a masterful three-course menu prepared by chef Kevin McMunn — designed specifically to compliment the local culture....