Unionville, Kennett working together on bullying
UCF, KCSD Coalition to host screening of film, ‘Bully’ on Oct. 24
The Unionville-Chadds Ford and Kennett Consolidated School District joint Community Coalition on Bullying will be offering a free screening of the movie ‘Bully’ on Oct. 24.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
As bullying — in and out of local schools — becomes a greater focus of educators and parents, the Unionville-Chadds...
Letter: Data must be gathered before making Pocopson Home decision
To The Editor,
As a follow up to recent news coverage on Pocopson Home, I wanted to offer additional commentary to the public on my position relating to Pocopson.
To date, the County has commissioned an outside consultant to inform the Commissioners about how a non-profit managed facility would operate versus continuing to operate as we currently do. This report will be an important factor in any...
UCF Board opts to build new stadium entrance
$35,000 project questioned in light of current financial environment
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The approximate location of the planned new entrance/ticket booth for the Unionville High School football stadium. Inset: the current entrance and ticket booth.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — A new ticket booth and entrance, which may be potentially funded by donors, will greet visitors to Unionville High School’s...
Gemcraft forces Kennett to pull minutes down
Townhouse developer that failed to finish paving roads threatens to sue over supervisors minutes mention
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The entrance to Penn’s Manor in Kennett Township, where residents have had to cope with unfinished roads — and now the property’s developer threatened to sue the township if it didn’t pull down from the Web and revise its meeting minutes specifying...
Plantation Event brings Olympic flavor to Unionville
Multi- discipline event asks much of horse & rider, but offers fun and excitement for the whole family
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Phillip Dutton, a member of the 2012 U.S Olympic equestrian team and former gold medalist, demonstrates show jumping during a recent preview event for the Plantation Field Equestrian Events, which start this Friday in Unionville.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — More than...
‘Scoping’ out my new tattoo
Marked for life…if you have the right medical gear
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have been writing my weekly article for over a year now. And, I have discussed enough topics (fashion related and otherwise) to feel that this is almost like having a public diary. I find very few issues “off limits.”
That being said….I had the pleasure of my second colonoscopy this week.
(In...
Indians steamroll Avon Grove, 27-8
Dominant rushing performances set up Unionville for showdown with Rustin, Sept. 21
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Senior running back Brad Pechin dives for the endzone, Friday. Pechin had a strong game, running for 178 yards on 14 carries, as Unionville overpowered Avon grove, 27-8. Jim Gill photo.
WEST GROVE – The ground game is back — and maybe not a minute too soon.
Using one of the most...
Op/Ed: Meals on Wheels saves for taxpayers
Program allows seniors to continue living in their homes, rather than needing full-time care
By Jeani Purcell, Special to The Times
Jean who is a 78 year- old widow lost the use of her right hand after she suffered a stroke. After 45 days in the hospital she returned to her home of 48 years, discovering that she could no longer prepare meals safely. She turned to her local Meals on Wheels (MOW)...
Staging your house to sell
Editor’s Note: pinch-hitting in this week’s Real Estate column is Katherine Kosciewicz, owner of Brandywine Staging, to discuss how to set your home up for viewing by potential buyers.
By Katherine Kosciewicz, Special to The Times
Light and bright sells, experts say.
Home staging helps houses sell for the highest price in the shortest time. Staging is all about preparing a home for sale...
