Going one way could boost Indians’ season
Coming off 9-2 season, Unionville looks to specialization to take things up another notch
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Senior quarterback Tom Pancoast is back to lead what should again be an explosive offense for Unionville in 2012.
As Unionville High School seeks to improve upon a powerful 2011 season, head coach Pat Clark has decided there’s “one” way to take his squad to another level:
Have...
“Top of the Tribe”-Alex DiFelice
Sports Editor Dave Conard catches up with Unionville senior captain
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Senior captain Alex DiFelice and her Indians took care of business Saturday against the Wildcats
EAST MARLBOROUGH—As the gripping heat of the summer gives way and the last few chances to hit the beach are upon us it can mean just one thing, school is back in session.
For...
High-flying fun returns at New Garden Festival of Flight 2012
Annual air show featured a host of WWII aircraft as well as aerobatic displays
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times
A World War II B-25 bomber was one of the star attractions at the New Garden Festival of Flight, this past weekend. A large number of antique aircraft were on hand, along with music, performers and stunt flying.
NEW GARDEN — Once again the two-day New Garden Festival of...
Pocopson tax collector shuts door
Township officials say they don’t think there will be major disruptions after sudden Centax closure
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
POCOPSON — Township officials say they don’t expect any major disruptions after the sudden closure of Centax, the company that had been collecting property taxes for the township, on Friday afternoon.
Centax, which had been in litigation for failing to collect...
Getting re-aquainted with some old “friends”
Unionville emerges from Owen J Roberts play day having passed first test of season
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The Indians and Wildcats match up looked like anything but a scrimmage on Saturday.
BUCKTOWN—On the schedule it may have been down as a play day, where a bunch of teams get together to put the finishing touches on training camp and a final tune up for the...
School’s open: dress them well
A few simple pointers for your students returning to the classroom
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
This school year is a momentous one in our household! We have one son going into the middle school and one going into the high school. BIG changes. BIG responsibility.
Thankfully for my children, we send them off in the morning to be educated by professionals. Heaven knows, if left...
All systems GO!
Unionville seniors ready to lead the way to PIAA glory
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Unionville sniper Izzy McDonough is in mid season form already
BUCKTOWN—Finishing second in the district and qualifying for an exclusive PIAA class AAAA State tournament berth doesn’t happen very often.
In fact, the last time Unionville qualified for the state tournament, prior to first...
Fall means getting back up to speed
The heat and quiet of summer begin to fade; new stormwater regs have local officials angry
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
There are few times that elicit such joy and enthusiasm. Sure, kids might get ramped up before the holidays, but we adults — well, you can see all of us with kids walking with a lighter step this week for one reason: school starts Monday!
While our kids are somewhere between...
Living History: Washington and Valley Forge
By Gene Pisasale, special to The Times
Carl Closs, who has portrayed George Washington for the last 15 years and for many in the area is now the living embodiment of the founding father, is seen with the statue of the general and first president of the United States at Valley Forge.
A name immediately recognizable by every American, Valley Forge will be linked forever with our struggle for independence....
Birmingham officials balk at new DEP regs
Supervisors unhappy with DEP’s call for some $322,000 in stormwater management projects
By Nicole Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
BIRMINGHAM — Reports from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and possible adjustments to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) upset the townhip’s supervisors at the board meeting on Monday night. Representatives from VanDeMark &...
