Write-Ins certified for school board, supervisor races
Five candidates will vie for three seats in Region C of Unionville-Chadds Ford; two Democrats to square off for Pocopson supervisor seat
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
It took more than a month, but now, it’s official: a pair of write-in candidates won the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board Region C Democratic nomination, setting up a November race with five candidates running for three...
Window shopping for new windows
Checking the numbers on new windows could save you a lot of money down the road
By John D’Annunzio, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
I remember driving with my father in his 56 Ford pickup to the local lumberyard some time around 1960.
My dad was a home builder, and like most builders at the time he would buy windows at the lumber yard. At that time these windows were made of yellow pine, real...
She Said, He Said
Two sides of the fashion story in honor of Fathers’ Day
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
In honor of Father’s Day, Mike McGann has graciously offered to translate my fashion gibberish for all of the fellas out there!
Let’s see if he is up for the challenge…..
Mike’s translation: Kelly is going to give you fashion tips. Then I’m going to basically make fun of them...
Community breakfast ends school year on a high note
Unionville-Chadds Ford SchoolDistrict administrators serve up a hot, delicious breakfast to the public, Saturday, during the annual Community Breakfast.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — In what is quickly becoming a can’t miss gathering of teachers, students, administrators, parents and members of the public at-large, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School district hosted it’s annual Community Breakfast,...
Crosslands unveils renovation plans
Renovations would reduce number of beds, improve facilities
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Preliminary plans for renovations for Crosslands, presents to the Pennsbury Board of Supervisors.
PENNSBURY — Crosslands, long a staple of the township, hopes to make more than a few changes in the coming years, one that should improve the lives of all of its residents, but particularly those in...
UHS students collect food for Kennett Food Bank
Many of the Unionville High School students who helped to organize a food drive for the Kennett Food Bank, after they saw a story in The Unionville Times noting the food banks need for donations.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Thanks to a lot of hard work, Unionville High School staff and students collected food for the Kennett Food Bank.
The students and staff saw the article in The Unionville Times explaining...
Longwood Gardens dedicates new solar field
Innovative topography and design for system expected to generate 3KW by 2018
Longwood Gardens' new solar field is expected to generate some 1.5 KW of power by year's end, doubling by 2018.
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
KENNETT — No one has ever accused Longwood Gardens of not being green. But sometimes, having acres and acres of lush plant life isn’t enough — and for Longwood,...
Yankees Crowned URA Major Champions
The Yankees won the URA Major Baseball title for 2011.
Coming out of the losers bracket needing to beat the Yankees two times is no easy task, but the Cubs were fired up and roared out of their den, putting the pressure on early going up by scores of 2-0 and 4-2.
That’s when the seasoned Yankees settled in and used their patented aggressive hitting and tortuous base running to get back in the game...
Radley Run Country Club becomes an Official PGA Family Course
Each hole at Radley Run now has additional tees closer to the green designated specifically for kids.
Kids of all ages now can enjoy the Radley Run Country Club Golf Course, thanks to new, closer tees for kids.
BIRMINGHAM —Young golfers now get their own tees and a better chance to have a fun day on the links, thanks to some new improvements to the Radley Run Country Club Golf Course.
The PGA of...
Column: Drivers’ Ed must return
Penny-wise, pound foolish attitudes just don’t add up with lives on the line
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
My old racing helmet and gloves — without hours and hours of training, teaching and studying even these wouldn't have kept me safe on a racetrack. For young drivers, selt belts and air bags aren't enough to keep them safe, either.
By all rights, I should be dead.
It...
