Vote as if, oh, about a half billion is at stake — it is
Lousy odd-year election turn out makes little sense if you think about it
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Tuesday is Election Day. Yes, this Tuesday. No, not the one in 2012 that political commentators have themselves in a tizzy over.
“There’s an election this year?” Yeah. I’ve heard that too many times over the last decade during odd-numbered years.
Nope. This minor,...
Trigg: curriculum is a focus
Two-term Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Ed. member enjoys the nuts and bolts of education; points to continued improvement in district schools
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Timotha Trigg
It doesn’t take long for Timotha Trigg to make it clear why she enjoys serving on the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education:
“I’m a curriculum person,” said Trigg, an eight-year member of...
Unionville dominates Kennett, 28-0
Indians clinch no. 3 seed in District 1, AAAA; Blue Demons have tough end to great season
UPDATED Sunday, 3;11 p.m. Updates with playoff information.
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Unionville's Tim Christopher comes down with his second interception of the game — clinching a 28-0 win over Kennett, Friday night. Unionville also locked up the No. 3 seed in the Section 1/AAAA playoffs...
Haaf: says business experience means shorter learning curve
Pocopson supervisor candidate cites her DuPont background, bipartisan support as making her the best choice
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Carol Haaf
POCOPSON — In a word, she said she feels she represents a certain degree of continuity for township voters.
Carol Haaf is seeking to become the second Democrat in recent years elected to the township Board of Supervisors — and hopes to...
Pocopson celebrates Blue Ribbon Award in style
Pancakes, music, fun part of celebration of national honor for local school
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
POCOPSON — It was officially A Big Deal.
The entire student body of Pocopson Elementary School — surrounded by parents — form a blue ribbon in front of the school in celebration of the school's being honored as a Blue Ribbon school by the federal Department of Education.
Friday,...
Lindner feels he brings unique skills, experience to board
Region C candidate wants to focus on expanding non-tax revenue, better tone in communications
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Gregg Lindner
Back in the winter, if you asked Gregg Lindner whether he was going to take another stab at running for the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education, you would have come away with the impression that it was doubtful.
Lindner, who is seeking a Region...
Unionville advances to district title game
Field hockey team knocks off Mt. St. Joseph in double OT, will take on Owen J. Roberts, Sat. for District title
By Dave Conard, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
Unionville's field hockey head coach head coach Madison Weary clebrates with Annabeth Donovan (16) after her Indians knocked off Mr. St. Joseph, Wednesday.
TOWAMENCIN — The dictionary describes “confidence” as “a feeling or...
MacPherson seeks to chart middle course
If elected to school board, says he will work to balance needs of taxpayers, students
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Rob MacPherson
It all comes to down to a balanced approach, says Rob MacPherson, candidate for Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board from Region A.
In these difficult times, MacPherson says that a school board must strike a balance between the needs of students and those of...
Do: election a referendum on balance
Region C candidate is self-described ‘policy wonk’; served in various school-related efforts
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Kathleen Meehan-Do
Kathleen Meehan Do is, admittedly, a bit of a policy wonk.
The candidate for Unionville-Chadds Ford School board out of Region C can cite chapter and verse of the successes and failures of public education policy and she gets excited...
DuPuis seeks to be calming influence on school board
Region A candidate says he wants to continue Sweeney’s legacy
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Victor DuPuis, candidate, Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education.
Tone and method make a difference — and being more interested in proving one’s self right rather than listening to others could be the wrong approach in these difficult times, says one candidate for school board.
If...
