Unionville HS winter concert, Jan. 9
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville High School Concert Bands will present their Winter Concert, Wed. Jan. 9 in the high school auditorium, starting at 7:30 p.m.
The 2013 show show is titled: “From Sin to Salvation” and is free to the public. Among the featured selections planned for the performance are “Overture from Orpheus and the Underworld” “Pirates of the Caribbean”...
Sheriff’s Office mourns passing of chief deputy
James Moyer had 31 years of service
Sheriff’s Chief Deputy James Moyer, who died Friday, had 31years of service with the office.
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of its chief deputy, Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh said Monday.
She said Chief Deputy James Moyer died peacefully in his sleep Friday morning, 31 years to the day that he was hired by the sheriff’s office,...
D.A. adds 2 respected law-enforcers to detectives
The pair will fill vacancies created by recent retirements
Thomas J. Goggin, a veteran member of the Phoenixville Police Department, will bring his expertise to the county detectives.
Two respected county law-enforcers were sworn in Monday as Chester County detectives, District Attorney Tom Hogan announced.
James F. Ciliberto, a longtime state trooper, and Thomas J. Goggin, a veteran of the Phoenixville...
Ed. Foundation offers a ‘splash’ of fun, Jan. 11
EAST MARLBOROUGH — What’s more fun than jumping in a muddle puddle?
The Unionville-Chadds Ford Education Foundation is hosting a casual get together, Friday, Jan. 11 to honor National Jump in a muddle and Splash a Friend Day, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 at Galer Estate Winery, 400 Folly Hill Road, Kennett Square.
Come and learn more about what the Education Foundation does — and how it impacts the...
Police vigilance lands litigious parolee behind bars
Chester County Prison becomes latest target of Jonathan Lee Riches’ ire
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jonathan Lee Riches in an undated mugshot released by authorities.
Bruce Springsteen, Bam Margera, Viagra, the National Football League, Geno’s Steaks, and Kim Kardashian share a bizarre distinction: They are among thousands of subjects who piqued the wrath of a Chester...
It is good to be green in 2013
It’s not about the environment, but the color: emerald is hot this year
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
ATTENTION: Emerald Green is the official “Color of the Year” according to the experts at Pantone, LLC. And, apparently, they are the (self-proclaimed) authorities on this issue.
Hey, I’m not going to argue. I happen to agree that it is a pretty fantastic shade that looks...
Unionville High ranked 3rd in Pa. on SATs
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville High School ranked third in the state of Pennsylvania in scores for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), the school’s principal Paula Masanari announced this week.
Unionville improved to third from its eighth-place standing in 2011 out some 600 high schools in the state.
“We are elated about this latest indication that our students are learning and growing...
Unionville schools seek input on green issues
UCF Community Green Committee to hold first meeting, Jan. 9
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District announced an initiative Thursday to promote greener practices — both for environmental reasons and with an eye on saving tax money — in the school district and the greater community.
The district is asking for interested members of the greater Unionville community to attend...
County recycling venture searching for home
Nonprofit will provide unused furnishings to those in need
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
About five years ago, a successful, charitable endeavor that recycled unwanted furniture to needy families ceased operating in the county because it lost its lease and was unable to find a new, affordable warehouse.
Now, another group is trying to fill that void, and experiencing a similar...
Dates set for popular UHS Used Book Sale
The popular, annual UHS Used Book Sale will be held Feb. 22 and 23 in the high school gymnasium.
Volunteers will collect donations in selected areas Jan. 26
If your New Year’s resolutions included downsizing, the Unionville High School PTO would like to assist by accepting used books, videos and CDs for its popular, annual fund-raiser: the Used Book Sale.
This year’s sale, which typically features...
