Sun is great, sunburn, not so much

Summertime means being smart and taking care of your skin By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com You know what is NOT an attractive look? A sizzling red sunburn. You know how I know this?  Because it has happened to me (GO FIGURE) many, many times. You need proof? Right now, my dermatologist is sitting on the deck of his ocean front beach house toasting my Irish heritage.  I’m sure...

Skateboarding artist exudes long-distance impact

Kayak mishap makes ‘Bam’ Margera a no-show, but his art makes a splash By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Artist John Hannafin (center) celebrates the art opening with Bam Margera's parents, Phil and April Margera. One of the West Chester Gallery Walk’s stars was a no-show last night, but the show didn’t suffer. Instead of basking in the adulation of...

Two cases linked by alleged judicial misconduct

District Justice Rita Arnold acknowledges improprieties — an admission that could affect a couple’s election-forgery case  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com District Justice Rita Arnold A Chester County magisterial district judge accused of abusing her power to benefit her son appears interested in avoiding a trial, according to court documents. In a “proposed...

Five Unionville rowers qualify for nationals

A number of local rowers with the Newport Rowing Club have advanced to advanced to the 2012 US Rowing National Championships. PicturedL Men's Varsity 2- L to R N. Smith, P. Claudy.jpg KENNETT SQUARE – Seven athletes from Kennett and Unionville High Schools have advanced to the 2012 US Rowing National Championships in Oak Ridge, Tennessee June 8 – 10. The rowers qualified and earned their invitations...

Should you guess on the SAT?

What you don’t know can help you, if you play the percentages By Bradley Everett, Special to UnionvilleTimes.com If you search for “Should I Guess on the SAT” on Google, you will get about 196 Million results (and a lot of different answers).  So we’ll take a stab at giving you an answer with the 196 Million and first. You get one full point for each correct answer and lose 1/4 of a point...

Pony up to the 6th Annual Polo Cup

Benefit funds latest technology for Chester County Hospital Mallet maestros maneuvering pounding hooves comprise just one of the many featured elements of the 6th Annual Chester County Hospital Polo Cup, which will be held June 10 at the Brandywine Polo Club in Toughkenamon. A polo match energizes the crowd at the Chester County Hospital's Polo Cup. The popular fund-raiser not only offers a chance...

Kennett, Unionville to share community breakfast

Annual June 9 Community Breakfast event expands to invite neighboring Kennett By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Unionville-Chadds Ford School District administrators serve up a hot breakfast the 2011 Community Breakfast. For this year's breakfast, on June 9, they'll have company — administrators from the Kennett Consolidated School District. EAST MARLBOROUGH — What more American...

Unionville farm to host SPCA gala

By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Chester County's SPCA gala would not be complete without its carriage parade, a colorful tradition that's always in fashion. The Unionville home of an East Marlborough Township supervisor – used for scenes in two films by M. Night Shyamalan — will provide a historic backdrop for this year’s elegant, summer fund-raiser...

Husky Hustle road race, June 2

PENNSBURY — The Hillendale PTO will be sponsoring a 5K fun-run/walk, June 2. This event is sponsored by the Hillendale Elementary School PTO and all proceeds will go to the Hillendale PTO to be used for programs that benefit all Hillendale students. In-person registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at Hillendale Elementary School. The first race starts at 9 a.m. The registration fee is $20.00. There is...

Minor accidents, alleged theft mar holiday

State police busy during Memorial Day stretch While area residents enjoyed the extended holiday weekend, state police from the Avondale barracks responded to numerous calls, including minor accidents and a theft report. On Saturday, a 17-year-old Kennett Square girl, who was not identified because of her age, was traveling eastbound on Route 926 at 2:57 p.m. with two passengers. After moving into the...