Court: Judge subverted justice
Rita Arnold found to have acted improperly to protect son, then herself
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
District Justice Rita Arnold
The Court of Judicial Discipline has found “clear and convincing evidence” that Magisterial District Judge Rita A. Arnold violated the rules of professional conduct.
In a press release issued Friday, the court referenced Arnold’s improper...
Longwood offering ambulance subscriptions
Will cover costs of ambulance use not paid for by insurance
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Changes in health insurance rules mean that local residents might find themselves charged for parts of some ambulance calls. A new subscription service from Longwood fire Company allows residents to pay a once-a-year fee to cover anything insurance doesn’t pay. Photo courtesy Longwood...
Strong support continues for Pocopson Home
Residents urge commissioners not to sell or lease the county facility
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Commissioner Ryan Costello chats with members of the audience before the start of last night's meeting. At right is Mark Rupsis, the county's chief operating officer.
The message from the commissioners at last night’s third meeting on the fate of the county-owned...
School lunch prices slated to increase again
New federal healthy food guideline require healthier but more expensive school lunches
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — For the second straight year, school lunches in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District will be more expensive — but, school officials say, the lunches will also be healthier, thanks to new federal guidelines.
Lunches at district schools will increase...
Schools to charge non-profits for facility use
District seeking to recoup costs from URA, SCCSA, KAU among others, but debate over size of charge remains
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Non-profit groups such as the Unionville Recaretion Association, Southern Chester County Soccer Association and the KAU Little League will have to pay a facilities' use fee starting in 2012-13. How much that fee will be was a subject of discussion,...
Brandywine Battlefield Task Force talks more regional approach
Bike paths, hiking trails and linking sites from Kennett to Chadds Ford seen in plans
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Local proponents of the Brandywine Battlefield area showed off plans for regional preservation and bike and trail links connecting areas of the battlefield area. On this map, presented Thursday night, potential bike paths connecting the areas are shown in orange
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Unionville grad taking human power to new heights
’04 grad Cameron Robertson working on design of human-powered helicopter
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Cameron Robertson, a 2004 graduate of Unionville High School is part of a team of engineers and designers attempting to build the first workable human-power helicopter.
Since the days of Leonardo Da Vinci, man has dreamt of powering a helicopter by his own set of arms and legs...
A skyrocketing student success story
At age 5, Jason Silverman (from right) demonstrated his aerospace inclinations with his 3-year-old brother, Steven, and father, Alan.
Unionville grad taking his dreams to the edge of space
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
After years in pursuit of excellence, a 2011 Unionville High graduate started reaping his rewards well over a year ago: a slew of academic and music awards...
E. Marlborough to seek TRO against Whitewing
Neighbors claim four weddings have taken place on site, allege harassment by staff
The usually quiet rolling hills surrounding The Inn At Whitewing Farm have been anything but placid — as neighbors allege four weddings have taken place at the property in violation of township ordinance.
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The township will seek a temporary restraining...
Unionville Class of 2012 graduates, praised for ‘kindness,’ ‘perseverance’
School’s 89th Commencement sends 368 onto next phase of life
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
GRADUATES! The Unionville High School Class of 2012 celebrates their graduation by throwing their hats in the air, Tuesday.
NEWARK, DEL. — They’ve seen a certain amount of chaos and change, as their school was virtually rebuilt around them for most of their high school career, but members...
