Patton evacuated because of fumes
Issues with heating system send students to Unionville HS
Patton Middle School.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Patton Middle School was temporarily evacuated Thursday morning due to fumes coming from the buildings heating and ventilation system.
The school’s students were moved across the parking lot to the Unionville High School Auditorium, while maintenance workers attempted to fix the issue. School...
Elementary students, families embrace service for MLK
Elementary School Students Honor Dr. Martin Luther King through Service Opportunities
By Suzanne Misciagna, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
Clifford Han, a first grader at Hillendale Elementary makes a placemat for homebound residents in Chester County.
CHADDS FORD – Students in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School district were off from school on Monday, January 16, in honor of the observance of...
Students reach out for Day of Service
Unionville, Kennett students work on projects to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
More than 100 volunteers turned out to help sort and pack food donations for the Kennett Ford Cupboard, part of a wide-range of local activities in a Day of Service to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
It was truly, “a day on, not a day off.”
Across the area, students,...
Questions aired over funding of Barnard House renovation
Supervisors eye loan fund left over from open space purchases
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
The historic Barnrd House. Pocopson officials are looking at whether remaining funds from an Open Space line of credit can be used to pay for the roughly $1 million renovation project.
POCOPSON — Should the township spend between $800,000 and $1 million to renovate “an old building?”
That...
Unionville pins down a big league win over Blue Demons
Indians post nine pins en route to boosting league record to 3-0
By Dave Conard, Sports Editor UnionvilleTimes.com
Unionville's Josh Hammaker battles Bobby Bender at 120 pounds.
KENNETT SQUARE—Everybody has heard the phrase “That’s why they play the games.” Which generally refers to a contest having a surprise out come or exceeding the expectations of those in attendance.
Wednesday night’s...
Vosburgh set to retire as Patton principal
After nearly two decades leading the middle school, ready to move on to new challenges
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Bruce Vosburgh
EAST MARLBOROUGH — In the 40 years since it opened in 1972, Charles Patton Middle School has had just two principals: Patton, who led the school now named after him until 1992, and current principal Bruce Vosburgh.
But that’s going to change in the fall...
School board prepared to adopt preliminary budget Jan. 23
3.71% tax hike for Chester County proposed to maintain current program, staff; state budget, further discussions likely change final numbers by June
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Call it a starting point.
The Board of Education discussed the details of the preliminary budget Monday night it is likely to adopt at its formal meeting in two weeks — a $71.5 million...
‘Giant’ changes coming: goodbye Genuardi’s
E. Marlborough store one of 16 sold to Giant, will close briefly and reopen under new brand later in 2012
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Sold to Giant Food Stores, this Genuardi's is expected to briefly close and reopen as a Giant later this year. Parent company Safeway sold 16 Delaware Valley stores to Giant, closed three more and is trying to sell the final eight stores from the...
Houghton announces new state Senate bid
Redistricted out of the 9th, he will challenge Sen. Andy Dinniman for the Democratic nomination in the 19th District
Former State Rep. Tom Houghton
LONDON GROVE — Former State Representative, Township Supervisor and attorney Tom Houghton announced his candidacy for the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 19th District, which includes West Marlborough township in the Unionville area.
Houghton started...
Continuity in Pocopson for 2012; worries about post office?
Conary reelected Chair of Board of Supervisors; board members express worry Pocopson Post Office in jeopardy
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Pocopson Township Supervisors expressed concerns Tuesday that the township's Post Office could be on the chopping block when a series of office closures is announced in May.
POCOPSON — The more things change the more they stay the same.
Those...
