Pocopson Township dedicates Roadside Historic Marker commemorating Eusebius Barnard

Township plans Community Campus, Underground Railroad Museum for the Barnard House By Eddy K. Foster, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com The historical marker for the Barnard House, unveiled Saturday, is the first placed in Pocopson Township. Eddy K. Foster photos. POCOPSON — Township officials could not have asked for a better day to commemorate the life of one of its founding citizens. Eusebius...

U’ville board candidates forum shows more agreement than disagreement

Candidates in lone contested race do show differing views on HS project, outsourcing By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Victor DuPuis (left) and Robert MacPherson answer questions during Thursday night's Meet The Candidates event for Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education candidates. EAST MARLBOROUGH — With only one contested seat in three regions, it might not be a major shock that...

Pocopson’s Guarino honored for Gold Award

The Pocopson Board of Township Supervisor honored township resident Natalie Gaurino for winning her Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. From left, Supervisor Georgia Brutscher, Supervisor Lauressa McNemar, Natalie Guarino and Supervisors chair Steve Conary. POCOPSON — The board of Township Supervisors honored Natalie Guarino for reaching the highest level of Girl Scouting: the Gold...

Barrar committee advances firefighter medical bill

State Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-160) HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephen E. Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) today announced that the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, of which he is chairman, unanimously reported legislation that would designate cancer as an occupational disease for firefighters. “All of our Pennsylvania firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our communities,...

Teachers, district spar publicly over contract talks

Both sides claim the other is putting out inaccurate information on the web By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com EAST MARLBOROUGH — So much for the era of good feelings. The ongoing talks between the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and its teachers turned publicly angry Monday night at the Board of Education meeting, as both sides alleged the other is posting misleading information...

Meet the school board candidates, April 28

EAST MARLBOROUGH —  In association with the Chester County League of Women Voters, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District PTO is sponsoring a Meet The School Board Candidates Night, April 28.  This is a good opportunity to learn first hand how the candidates feel about issues that are important to you. The event will be held in the Unionville Elementary School auditorium, starting at 7 p.m.   Listed...

Parker announces retirement as Unionville superintendent

Cites family needs, desire to spend more time with family in opting to end her five-year at helm of school district Updated 9:35 a.m., 4/26/11: adds quotes, more details By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Superintendent of Schools Sharon Parker receives an ovation from the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education — and some flowers at the close of Monday night's meeting. EAST MARLBOROUGH...

MacPherson seeks to find balance on Unionville school board

Seeking contested Region A seat, E. Marlborough resident says he hopes to improve board’s move toward transparent operations By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Robert MacPherson of East Marlborough is seeking the Region A Unionville-Chadds Ford board of Education seat. EAST MARLBOROUGH — In the only contested race for the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education, in Region A, Robert...

Unionville’s Minella and Pancoast continue winning streaks

By Hannah Christopher, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com Lauren Mills (left) and Lauren Ellsworth of Unionville get ready to compete in the 800 meters Friday at West Chester Henderson. WEST CHESTER — They did it again at the Warrior Invitational, held Friday night at West Chester Henderson High School, Friday night. Alicia Minella won two gold medals in the 100 and 200 meter runs and Susan Pancoast...

Unionville cuts offer to teachers, cites state aid cuts

Follows Gov. Corbett’s call for pay freeze by offering no raise in current year By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com EAST MARLBOROUGH — Although it appears some progress had been made in the ongoing contract talks between the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and its teachers, the district has pulled a previous offer from the negotiating table, based on a deal proposed by a state...