Residents show support for Unionville Indian
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
PENNSBURY — Approximately 70 people attended the Unionville Chadds-Ford School District board meeting, with many showing their support for the current Unionville Indian name and logo. Most appeared to be part of an organized group called “Save the Indian Coalition of UCFSD Residents.”
According to a letter emailed to Superintendent John Sanville and all...
Mother Nature Spring(ing) a major Nor’easter on Chester County
The National Weather Service forecast for snow accumulation across the county.
Spring sprung at exactly 12:15 p.m. today, but somehow the weather forecast missed it, as a powerful Nor’easter appears to be aiming right at Chester County. Unlike the last few storms where the county got off relatively easy, this one looks to pack a punch with as much as a foot (or more) of snow, ice, and winds during...
Federal courts decline to overturn new Congressional map
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Two Federal courts refused Monday to set aside new Congressional districts — meaning that all of Chester County will now be in the new 6th District, starting with this fall’s election.
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Kennett, Unionville students to again march in Tournament of Roses parade
The 2015 Cavalcade of Bands at the Rose Bowl — the band made up of area high school musicians has again been chosen for the parade.
The old saying that ‘lightning never strikes the same place twice’ is a myth the Cavalcade of Bands Honor Band is happy to disprove. Invited to march in the 126th Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA, in 2015, directors of the organization thought they had scored the trip...
County first in state to adopt new emergency communications system
George “Beau” Crowding, Deputy Director for Fire Services,Chester County Department of Emergency Services, Chief Shane Clark, President, Chester County Chiefs of Police Assoc., John Jannett, AT&T, Meredith Coffey, AT&T, James Rogan, AT&T, Guerdy Charles, AT&T, Chaz Brogan, Vice President, Chester County EMS Council, Inc., Bob Handal, AT&T, Commissioner Michelle Kichline, Director...
Unionville High School observes peaceful walkout for gun safety
By Janet McGann, Special to The Times
Unionville student Eva Shepard, a senior, hold us a protest sign during Wednesday’s Walkout. Janet McGann photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — On Wednesday morning about 300 students from Unionville High School joined thousands of their fellow students around the nation, and were allowed to peacefully protest gun laws and to remember the victims of gun violence.
The...
Silva named new UHS Ass’t. Principal; Suspension policy moves forward
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
Steve Silva, new UHS assistant principal, is flanked by his wife Christy and UHS principal Jimmy Conley.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville Chadds-Ford School Board unanimously approved the appointment of Steven Silva as the new Assistant Principal at Unionville High School. He is replacing Rudy Reif, who is retiring. Silva was formally the Assistant Principal...
First Chester County land deed on display at Historical Society
Chester County Recorder of Deeds Rick Loughery and Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell joined Delaware County Recorder of Deeds Tom Judge and the Delaware County Historical Society to visit the property site of Chester County’s first deed located in present-day Delaware County.
The first real estate deed recorded in the original Chester County, Pennsylvania, took place 330 years ago on...
Don’t forget: turn your clocks ahead!
It is that time of year — snow on the ground notwithstanding — to turn your clocks ahead and embrace the coming of Spring.
While we lose an hour of sleep in the switch to Daylight Saving Time, we get sunlight deeper into the evening, meaning a return to outdoor time after work, sports and everything that comes with the warming weather.
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Kennett Sq. OK’s gun violence resolution
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Square residents address Borough Council about gun control.
KENNETT SQUARE – In the wake of recent school shootings in the United States, Kennett Square Borough Council is advocating for stricter gun control legislation. At Monday night’s meeting, they voted unanimously to approve a resolution urging lawmakers to enact stronger protections against...
