Legislator calls for changes to state education funding
Ross argues that population changes need to be weighed in revised funding formula
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158)
Fiscal crisis or not, he business of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania will have to go on. While State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158) notes he has a clear focus on the financial crisis and the upcoming budget — which was touched on here earlier this...
Unionville teen reaps what she sews for abused animals
Pocopson pillow business has Patton student making a difference in the community
By Jessica Chermack, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Pocopson's Sara Hunt created "Pillows for Pets," sewing pillows and other items to raise money to help animals in shelters. Photos by Jessica Chermack.
POCOPSON — Sara Hunt’s goal was to merge two of her passions – helping abused animals and sewing...
State Police warn about car break-ins
Series of robberies in Concord appear to be moving west
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
CHADDS FORD — State police are warning local residents about a series of car break-ins in the township and neighboring Concord.
Trooper Greene from the Media Barracks addressed the township Board of Supervisors Wednesday night and as part of a normal update on police activity in the township noted...
Chinese students warmly welcomed at Unionville
Visiting from Beijing, students will shadow local students, live with families to learn about life in America
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The 23 visiting students, their teachers and their host students at Unionville pose for a group shot just before starting classes at the high school, Tuesday.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — They sat politely and seemed just to drink it all in — not surprisingly,...
Ross: streamline state government to save locally
State Rep. cautions that state spending cuts could be wide, supports privatizing liquor stores & more efficient government
While supportive of privatizing the state liquor stores, State Rep. Chris Ross cautions that it might not be as lucrative as some thing and may be a complicated process.
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
There are times that less is more, and one local state legislator...
Unionville digs out
Snowfall again at record pace, more snow eyed for Tuesday
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The wet, heavy snow and high winds knocked down trees and branches all over the Unionville area, adding to the headaches of those trying to clear and plow local roadways.
Now all that’s left is the cleanup — and the wait for the next storm, which could come as soon as next Tuesday.
About 15 inches...
It’s Snow joke: massive storm closes schools, roads again
Thundersnow, driving wind, heavy snow close schools, offices again
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Heavy snow weighs down tree branches after a storm dumped nearly a foot of snow on the Unionville area, Thursday.
While the warm-up act carried quite a punch, the headliner stole the show.
As Unionville took a deep breath and recovered from clearing some four inches of “surprise”...
Local officials seek answers from PennDOT on 926 bridge
New bridge replacement plans won’t address flooding problems
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The Rt. 926 bridge over the Brandywine has been slated fro replacement since at least 2001, but now local officials are frustrated that a new state plan won't address the flooding problems at the site.
You may have heard of the “bridge to nowhere” but some local officials are frustrated...
Snow way! Not again!
Wed. a.m. snow just warm up for main event: major snowstorm appears inbound
Updated at 12:40 p.m.
Snow overnight dropped roughly two to three inches of snow on the Unionville area, closing Unionville-Chadds Ford Schools Wednesday — but forecasters say this could be just an opening act for a major snowstorm that could blanket the area Wednesday night with as much as eight inches of snow and ice before...
Eagle Scout project would put markers on Barnard trail
Pocopson Scout plans historical signs, mileage markers
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Chris Hartsky, a Pocopson Boy Scout, makes his presentation to the township Board of Supervisors Monday night.
POCOPSON — As the old saying goes, “no matter where you go, there you are.”
But now, thanks to the work of a local Eagle Scout candidate, those walking and running along the trail near...
