School board to vote whether to investigate school reconfig
Supporters say moving away from ‘neighborhood’ school plan could save $1m, parents worry about impact on education
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — “What is sometimes difficult is to do what is right,” Unionville-Chadds Ford School Superintendent Dr. John Sanville told the crowd near the conclusion of Monday night’s Board of Education Work Session.
Sanville...
Jones has ‘passion’ for school issues
Region C candidate brings county fiscal management experience to candidacy
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first of a series of profiles of the candidates running for Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education.
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Sharon Jones
PENNSBURY — When you talk to Sharon Jones, the word “passionate” comes up a lot.
Particularly in talking about her kids. That might...
‘Nailing’ the right look with polish
Dos and donts for happy, classy nails
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
I have written about my obsessive behavior many times before. And, every time I shed light on the intensity of my compulsions, I understand that it reveals a little bit more of my craziness. HOWEVER, it just goes to show the level of dedication to this column.
That being said, I tend to have a slight preoccupation...
Local elections are really the important ones
Why we vote, the new GOP leader, coping with the Rt. 926 closure and a personal note
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
And…into the bubble.
It’s about a month until election day and you’ll be seeing us ramp up our election coverage over the next couple of weeks, as we work to inform you about just who these folks on the ballot are and why they’re running for office.
This is also...
Unionville uses air attack to beat Oxford, 27-7
Second straight strong effort for Pancoast at quarterback
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Unionville's Tom Pancoast completes a pass to Ross Kim-McManus against Oxford, Thursday night. Sean Helle photo.
OXFORD — Who needs Peyton Manning?
On a night when Unionville found its typically powerful run game stymied by a burly and aggressive Oxford defensive front, junior quarterback Tom...
Meetinghouse Rd. repairs won’t wait
Supervisors mull more fixes, but express concern about constant work needed on roadway
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
The Birmingham Township Board of Supervisors is looking for repair options for Meetinghouse Road, which was against damaged during the series of extensive rains in the last few weeks.
BIRMINGHAM — “Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.” Many residents...
Unionville golfers denied league title
Rustin keeps Indians from winning Ches-Mont American title
Nick Ward of Unionville qualified for the District 1 Golf Championships. Matt Carpenter (not pictured) also qualified.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville High School golf team’s drive to a Ches-Mont League, American Conference Championship hit a West Chester Rustin barricade in the league championships at Kennett Square Golf and Country...
Was that my tooth?
A cracked or broken tooth is not something to ignore
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
Rarely a day goes by that I don’t hear about a broken tooth. Broken or cracked teeth are the most common reason that tooth needs crown or even root canal treatment. A broken tooth is one of the most common dental emergencies. Why does this happen?
There are several reasons that...
History made personal: Pennock’s baseball
Hall of Famer from Kennett Square helped Yanks win seven titles
By Gene Pisasale, Special to UnionvilleTimes.com
This baseball, signed by Herb Pennock and Jimmie Foxx, can be seen at the Sanderson Museum.
In the entryway of the Christian Sanderson Museum, a baseball sits in a case on a small wooden pedestal, red and blue stitching wrapped around some famous names of the Boys of Summer. The pedestal...
