Unionville schools, teachers reach contract deal
Both sides must ratify new pact, after ‘quiet’ talks net two-year deal
UPDATED, 11:07 a.m.: Corrects detail on negotiation representation.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and its teachers union have reached tentative agreement Monday on a two-year contract, potentially avoiding a repeat of the contentious 2010-11 wrangling...
Identity of alleged serial shoplifter sought
Police said he has struck area retailers at least three times
New Garden Township Police are seeking the public’s help to identify this suspected shoplifter.
Authorities are seeking the public’s help to identify an alleged serial shoplifter, who has stolen more than $2,500 dollars worth of merchandise from area retailers, said New Garden Township Police.
Police said the suspect has been captured...
Brandywine Valley YMCA announces new board chairman
Joseph Viscuso said he’s “honored to be a part of this great organization’
Joseph Viscuso was elected board chairman of the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley.
The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, which has a branch in Kennett Square, announced a new board chairman on Monday, according to a news release.
Joseph Viscuso, vice president of Pennoni Associates in West Chester, was elected...
Hicks cites strong record, history of cooperation in re-elect bid
East Marlborough supervisor, CCATO president, faces primary battle
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Richard Hicks
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Richard Hicks say he knows it is, if you’ll excuse the pun, the elephant in the room: why did local Republican Committee members unanimously decide not to endorse the two-term incumbent in his bid to remain on the township’s Board of Supervisors?
“I’m disappointed,”...
Raising awareness about regional heroin abuse
Brainstorming session attracts government officials, concerned citizens
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Andy Rumford (center) discusses the heroin problem with New Garden Township Police Chief Gerald Simpson (left) and Kennett Square Police Chief Edward A. Zunino.
Think your child is too smart, athletic, or well-adjusted to become addicted to heroin? That’s a dangerously inaccurate...
Woman accused of making false rape accusation
Police: She didn’t want her fiancé to learn about consensual – and video-taped – group-sex
Jessica Lynn Shreve, 21, of West Goshen Township, is accused of making a false rape accusation to police.
A 21-year-old West Goshen Township woman has been charged with fabricating a rape accusation, police said Friday.
West Goshen Township Police said Jessica Lynn Shreve reported on March 25 that she...
Unionville pounds Sun Valley, 13-2
ASTON — The Unionville High School baseball team got back to its winning ways, coasting to an easy 13-2 win over Sun Valley, Thursday.
Matt Foster earned the win on the mound as the Indians (13-3 overall) moved to 13-2 in Ches-Mont league play. Foster pitched five innings only giving up one run. Kyle Fries pitched a pair of scoreless innings closing out the game.
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List of National Merit qualifiers breaks school record
34 juniors will receive some level of recognition in fall
A “record-breaking” number of Unionville High students will be recognized by the 2014 National Merit Scholarship program next fall, Principal Paula Massanari announced Friday.
Massanari said the list includes a school record of 34 students, one of whom has since moved, who will be named “commended,” “semi-finalist”...
County bids quasi-farewell to longtime administrator
Human services director retires but will stay on until replacement is found
Although Ruth E. Kranz-Carl has retired as head of the county’s Department of Human Services, she will work part time until her replacement is found.
A retirement send-off for a longtime county administrator on Thursday came off good-naturedly a bit half-baked. That’s because Ruth E. Kranz-Carl, who has spent more...
Pocopson plans Open House, May 19
POCOPSON — Did you know that Pennsylvania townships were established to keep residents healthy and safe? Are you familiar with the roles and responsibilities of your township? On May 19, from 2 to 4 p.m., the township will open its doors to residents and the community.
The goal of the open house is to show what resources the township provides, township officials say. Without the natural urban...
