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Unionville held off Garnet Valley, Friday night in a hard-fought battle, 35-28.    Send article as PDF   

Unionville holds off Garnet, wins 35-28

Indians grab big lead, Sampson scores 4 TD, but have to hang on for win By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Unionville's Tom Pancoast (2) lets loose as Richard Samspon (23) and Matt Maggitti (29) give him time. Samspon had a stellar game, rushing for 199 yards and four TD. CONCORD — If there was any question about whether Richard Sampson is back, he answered it pretty quickly. The senior...

Mushroom Festival 2011 grows near

The Kennett Square Mushroom Festival will be in full bloom Sept. 9-11 with old favorites and surprising new additions By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com Crowds throng the streets of downtown Kennett Square during the 2010 Mushroom Festival. Photo courtesy Mushroom Festival. KENNETT SQUARE—The Mushroom Festival is just one of those things that grows on you: it’s an event...

Season Preview: Unionville kicks off tonight

Indians open season against neighboring Garnet Valley once again with state playoff hopes, despite relative youth By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com After missing all but two games in 2010, Richard Sampson looks to add some explosiveness to the Indians' 2011 backfield. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Expectations. Less than a decade ago, the following words might have been impossible to imagine when...

Get ready for Jamming on the Brandywine

The sixth annual Jam on the Brandywine is set to commence on Sept. 10, bring music, food, and fun for the entire family By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com POCOPSON—The Myrick Conservation Center will host the Sixth Annual Jam on the Brandywine, Sept. 10, sponsored by the Brandywine Valley Association. This event features outdoor musical performances from live bands, Hickory...

Famous TV chefs to appear at Mushroom Festival

Iron Chef Jose Garces is just one three prominent TV chefs expected to appear during the 2011 Mushroon Festival in Kennett Square.
Iron Chef Jose Garces is just one three prominent TV chefs expected to appear during the 2011 Mushroon Festival in Kennett Square. KENNETT SQUARE — It’s the triple crown of the cooking competition reality TV shows as Iron Chef Jose Garces, Top Chef DC winner Kevin Spraga and Season 2 MasterChef winner Jennifer Behm step behind the Mushroom Festival’s demonstration kitchen. Proclaiming...

Updated: Monday midday storm update

Irene certainly packed a punch, as thousands now cope with aftermath By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Although somewhat litered with debris, the Route 926 bridge over the Brandywine in Pocopson reopened Monday, as did US-1. A handful of roadways remain closed as flood waters continue to recede. UPDATED: 12:15 p.m. EDT — While it could have been a lot worse, Monday continued the process...

Rodeo new feature at Unionville Fair

Willowdale Pro Rodeo just one of many fun events for 87th Fair The Willowdale Pro Rodeo is the biggest new event planned for the 2011 Unionville Fair. After reaching the ripe old age of 87, most would be challenged to find something new and exciting; something to stimulate the senses and get those old juices flowing. But year after year, the organizers of the Unionville Community Fair and Farm Show...

Updated: Worst of Irene passes, but schools closed Monday

Flooding, wide power outages reported, Brandywine crests Sunday afternoon, schools closed on Monday By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Both sides of the Route 926 bridge over the Brandywine were severly flooded, with brisk currents running well beyond the typical banks of the creek, Sunday. Although Irene — formerly a hurricane, now down to tropical storm power and headed into New England...

Fearless fall fashion forecast

This year, it’s easy being green By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com With the change of season comes the inevitable transition of the closet…daunting to some, a relief to others. Don’t worry, I’m here to help! Now, before you stop and point at me on the street, I will admit to wearing a flip flop for probably a week or two too long; but, I love summer and like to prolong...