Pileggi to Introduce Major DNA Law Reforms
State Sen. Dominic Pileggi (R-9)
Individuals arrested for serious crimes would be required to submit DNA samples under a bill introduced by Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9). His bill will also authorize a new type of DNA search, helping law enforcement officials identify suspects in unsolved crimes.
“We need to make the best possible use of the rapidly evolving science of DNA evidence...
Consultant: Unionville should put bus service out for private bids
Report suggests various options for cost savings, ranging from improved efficiency to total outsourcing of busing
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District bus depot in East Marlborough.
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The consultant hired to look at the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District school bus operation is recommending that the Board of Education immediately...
Ross: local school fund cuts need to be put in context
State Rep. says higher ed. cuts more of concern, supports Corbett’s call for pay freeze
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158)
As the Chinese curse suggests, “may you live in interesting times.”
And while the current fiscal environment might be a tad too interesting for some local residents and taxpayers, a local state legislator says he wasn’t terribly...
Four seek Unionville Region A school board seat
Few contested races loom in May primaries
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
A few surprises and what could be a wild and wooly contest for a Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of Education seat highlight the official candidate filings for municipal and school board races, as released by Chester County Voter Services.
In the Unionville Board of Education races, five seats will be...
Floods close local roads, schools
Crek Road in Birmingham lievs up to its name, just south of the Lenape Bridge, Friday morning. The roadway was entirely covered for hundreds of yards. Roadways across the Unionvile area, including U.S. 1 suffered with flooding problems, Thursday and Friday.
Updated, Friday, 12:58 p.m.
Heavy rains pounded the Unionville area, closing numerous local roadways — including areas with chronic flooding...
Houghton announces bid to unseat Pileggi
Former Democratic State Rep. wants to take on powerful Majority Leader, says he will fight for property tax reform if elected
Former State Rep. Tom Houghton
WEST GROVE – Former State Rep. Tom Houghton says he intends to challenge State Sen. Dominic Pileggi for the 9th District senate seat in 2012. According to Houghton, the Pileggi is not putting constituents first.
“The three biggest issues...
Barrar: final state budget will likely change
Local state rep. sees cuts in Welfare, smaller education cuts as likely
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
State Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160)
In the immortal words of the author Douglas Adams, “Don’t panic.”
Those are the words of advice coming from at least one local state legislator, who, while he said he supports much of Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposed budget, he also noted that the state...
Updated: Corbett’s call for salary freeze could have impact on Unionville teacher talks
Nearly $500K in cuts in local school funding, more state police in proposed state budget
4:20 p.m. Updated: adds figures for local education funding cuts
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Gov. Tom Corbett
It’s lean and mean, but it remains unclear at first blush exactly what the local impact will be of Gov. Tom Corbett’s first proposed state budget — a budget that calls for some $2.6...
Ross auction bill passes House
State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158).
HARRISBURG — The state House of Representatives this week unanimously passed two bills sponsored by Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) that will allow first-class townships and boroughs to sell surplus property via electronic auctions.
“My legislation gives certain municipalities another means of disposing of property that is no longer needed and is still useful,” said...
URA Senior Hoops set for thrilling championship Friday night
High School URA Basketball Quarterfinals start at 6 p.m., with finals at 8 p.m. at Patton
By Brett Ciancia, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — March Madness comes to Unionville.
This year, the Unionville Recreation Association experienced unprecedented interest in its High School Basketball league and has set the record for most teams with 15. Early March means its playoff time...
