Pileggi backs tougher new arson law pushed by DA Carroll
Sen. Dominic Pileggi
Senator John Rafferty (R-44) and Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) announced today that they will introduce legislation to significantly strengthen Pennsylvania’s arson laws.
“What happened in Coatesville in 2008 and 2009 was both stunning and horrifying,” said Senator Rafferty. “It is our responsibility to ensure that the justice system is equipped to suitably...
Bushelow will seek election to Unionville school board
Appointed in March, 2010, Pocopson resident opts to run for her own term
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Eillen Bushelow
POCOPSON — Despite reports to the contrary, Eilleen Bushelow has decided to seek election to continue on the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education.
Bushelow, a township resident, was appointed nearly a year ago to replace Curt Baker, said a couple of issues made...
Dinniman pushes to strike the ‘R-Word’
State Sen. Andy Dinniman
HARRISBURG – State Senator Andy Dinniman said his initiative to strike the phrase “mental retardation” from state statutes and state use is gathering steam throughout the Commonwealth after a Wednesday press conference that recounted all the new and different initiatives with that common goal.
On Wednesday, state Rep. Jake Wheatley (D-Allegheny) discussed his House Bill...
Keep Farming First symposium set for March 12
Chester County 2020 presents the 9th annual symposium of Keep Farming First on March 12, 2011 at the Octorara Middle School. Keep Farming First is a regional conference of farmers and farming advocates, gathering to access a wide variety of information on relevant agricultural issues; to connect with current resources and decision-makers; to interact with each other in a relaxed but purposeful setting....
Pocopson lists potential storm water management projects
Plantings, other low-cost projects seen as solution to meeting new federal requirements
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
A dog enjoys a refreshing swim in the Brandywine receently. Pocopson is offering a list of seven proposed projects to reduce erosion and sediment in bodies such as the Brandywine under a new federal mandate.
POCOPSON — Township officials gave a very preliminary green...
Property Tax/Rent rebate program applications available at Pileggi’s district offices
State Sen. Dominic Pileggi
Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) announced today that applications for this year’s Property Tax / Rent Rebate Program are now available in his district offices.
“The Property Tax and Rent Rebate program serves a vital need for many seniors and disabled citizens in Delaware and Chester counties,” said Senator Pileggi. “Some residents who may be eligible...
Dinniman recognizes Barber
Samuel Barber, courtesy Library of Congress
WEST CHESTER – State Senator Andy Dinniman recently recognized the Samuel Barber Foundation and nine other local organizations upon the celebration of the late composer’s centennial birthday.
“I want to thank the Samuel Barber Foundation and all of those who continue to celebrate and spread the work of this renowned America composer,” Dinniman said....
Parents express concerns about Hillendale class size
Large fourth grade means classes as big as 28
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Mahalet Tegenu, a fifth-grade student at Hillendale Elementary School, was honored by the Board of Education for leading a drive to provide pencils for a school in native Ethiopia. It was the second straight year she led a drive benefitting an Ethiopian school. From left: Hillendale Elementary prinicipal Steve...
UHS Used Book Sale is once again a big success
Organizers think event at least matched 2010; will fund various projects at the school
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Shoppers pour through books at the annual Unionville High School Used Book sale.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — By Saturday afternoon, just after the start of the Unionville High School Used Book Sale, it was wall-to-wall people filling the high school gym, looking to fill a bag...
Dinniman to speak at Lyme film showing, April 18
State Sen. Andrew Dinniman (D-19)
WEST CHESTER – State Senator Andy Dinniman and the Pennsylvania Lyme Disease Awareness Committee will host a screening of “Under Our Skin”, an award-winning documentary about the challenges facing patients with Lyme disease and the doctors struggling to treat them.
The screening is set for Monday, April 18, at 7 p.m. at West Chester University’s Sykes Student...
