CCIU report backs Unionville admin. on residency issue
Four-month independent study supports both policy and questions about a specific case
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) said Tuesday its independent investigation of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District’s handling of residency issues revealed that the district acted in good faith and in a manner consistent with state law.
The...
Unionville mourns loss of Patton
Charles F. Patton, seen here during his time as principal of what was then Unionville Middle School — the school that now carries his name.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford community is mourning the loss of Charles F. Patton, who passed away Saturday.
Patton, 85, was a long-time education in the Unionville-Chadds School District and served as the first principal of the then Unionville...
Pileggi: West Nile found in four Chesco towns
The Chester County Health Department has announced that mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus in four municipalities, Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) said today.
The positive samples were identified in West Goshen Township, Easttown Township, Tredyffrin Township, and Uwchlan Township. The Chester County Health Department (CCHD) will continue to monitor those areas and...
Ukrainian crisis hits home for WCU swimmer
Family flees war-torn Donetsk, seeks safety in US; Chesco swim community rallies in support
By Kim Chiomento, Correspondent, The Times
Teammates, friends — and a now a lifeline. West Chester University swimmers Dave McCormick, left, and Bogden “Shark” Grebenyuk formed a tight bond as Ram swimmers. But now, as Grebenyuk’s family was forced to flee war-torn Ukraine, just miles from where...
KARMA holds annual sidewalk sale, July 19 & 20
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Area Restaurants and Merchants Association (KARMA) will host the 4th Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale in downtown Kennett Square Saturday July 19th and Sunday July 20th. Saturday’s sale will run from 10 AM – 5 PM, while Sunday’s sale will run from 11 AM – 4 PM.
The sale will be located on State, Union, and Broad Streets outside of your favorite shops and restaurants...
Lands trust announces ExploreNLT mobile app
Natural Lands Trust recently announced the launch of its new mobile app, ExploreNLT. The free app includes interactive trail maps, activities, events listings, and easy sharing of photos to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Natural Lands Trust’s goals when designing the app were to help introduce new audiences to the organization’s network of nature preserves, provide a more educational and interactive...
Pocopson supervisors, Barn officials make their cases
Crowded meeting hears both sides, no resolution reached
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
A large crowd of local residents, supports for The Farm at Spring Brook, and media converged on the gym at Pocopson Elementary School Monday night, where the Pocopson Board of Supervisors met — moving the meeting from its normal location at the Township Building.
POCOPSON — The auditorium at Pocopson...
UCF Board appoints Sage
After June deadlock, board is able to reach a majority vote
Robert Sage takes the oath of office from Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education President Victor Dupuis as board members Kathleen Do and Steven Simonson and Superintendent of Schools John Sanville look on Monday night.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — It took an extra few weeks, but in the end, it just took a few...
Reid appointed Upland head of school
Thomas J. Reid is the new head of school at Upland Country Day School.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Board of Trustees at Upland Country Day School announced the appointment of Thomas J. Reid as Head of School and the election of three new Trustees. Joining the 17-member board are Peter Thayer, Edwina (Evie) Dutton and Margaret Hamilton Duprey.
Tom Reid has more than 25 years experience as a head of...
Keystone FCU recognizes ‘star’ students
WEST CHESTER — Keystone Federal Credit Union announces the winners in the Seventh Annual “Shining Star” Awards. The award was created to recognize students who have shown a noticeable improvement in academic performance, extra-curricular involvement, attendance, and classroom conduct throughout the school year.
“Shining Star” winners each received a $200 share certificate and a trophy...
