Unionville’s Smith named to U.S. Junior rowing team

Nathan Smith This past weekend when the U.S. Junior National Men’s Rowing Team was announced, Unionville High School’s Nathan Smith’s name was on the roster. Along with 21 other athletes (19 rowers and 2 coxswains) from around the country, Newport Rowing Club’s Nathan Smith was selected to represent the U.S. and travel to Plovdiv, Bulgaria, next month to compete in the World...

State officials issue heat, smog warnings

It’s going to be hot Tuesday throughout Chester County, but now state environmental officials are issuing warnings about air quality as once again the mercury is expected climb near 100 degrees — and they’re asking residents to voluntarily cut down on activities that could worsen air quality, and warning the young and the elderly to avoid outdoor activities. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental...

Kennett Kings win 16-U Senior International District 28 title

The Kennett Kings, made up of players from Kennett and Unionville won the Senior League District 28 title. Back Row: Coach Mike Pechin, David Villifane, Alex Pechin, Drew Jarmuz, Kevin Looby, Tyler Hoffman Reardon, Coach Chris Jarmuz, Chris Tucker, Joe Zirolli, Alex Nichols and Manager Todd Duerr. Front Row: Dan Garver, Jake Freeman, John Karas, Simon Galer, and Eric Duerr. The Kennett Kings made up...

Kennett gets down 9-1 rallies to win 22-11 over Braves, fall to Sox in finale

Colts fight through injury plagued season, finish in top six of the league  By Dave Conard Sports Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com   ROYERSFORD—There is something special about being apart of an American legion baseball team.   Sure it’s nine guys playing together and yes the rules, with the exception of a few local leagues, which play nine innings or use wood bats, are generally the same...

You gotta have HART! Two dominating arms doesn’t hurt either

Unionville rebounds to beat Ridley. Improves to 1-1  By Dave Conard Sport Editor UnionvilleTimes.com   Unionville’s Connor Gilden was “lights out” in an 8-1 win WARRINGTON—It’s been said that baseball is a simple game.    Send article as PDF   

Still so much to accomplish this summer

Just because we’re in the lazy days of summer, doesn’t mean there aren’t things to do still By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I can’t help feeling that once  4th of July hits the summer slowly seeps away.  Fall is right around the corner!  School bags and supplies are making their way to the front of the stores. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! As much as I look forward to getting...

Housing recovery starting in some hard hit areas

Hard hit areas show the way for lesser-impacted areas such as Chester County By Jill Goldman, Special to The Times Several years ago I attended a real estate conference just as the housing market was really starting to decline, and one of the economic analysts assured the eager listeners (all real estate professionals) that eventually the housing market would not only level off and even start to climb,...

LIVING THE AMERICAN DREAM!

Unionville’s Peter Hissey could call the hallowed outfield of Fenway Park home some day.   By Dave Conard Sports Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com   Unionville product Pete Hissey is making his mark for Portland in the Eastern League. TRENTON—In a month when Kennett and Unionville youngsters of all ages are competing in their respective district and state playoffs whether it be Cal Ripken or Little...

High-profile drunken-driver gets 60-day jail term

Defendant acknowledged that he wasn’t a typical first-time offender By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times A high-profile, drunken-driving defendant was sentenced yesterday to 60 days in prison. Chester County Court Judge William P. Mahon imposed the jail term on Sean O. O’Neill, a 23-year-old Delaware County resident who Sean O. O’Neill received a 60-day jail sentence for...

Unionville man helps to bring Money Barn to TV

Shooting in and around Chester County, new Animal Planet show is looking for barn owners By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Unionville native Taylor Hendrixson is part of the team producing Money Barn, a new series slated to be on Animal Planet. POCOPSON — There are so many old barns dotting the Chester County landscape, it’s almost easy to forget they’re there even though many are filled with...