Unionville three-sport stars shine at Viking Invitational

Pancoast, McDonald highlight good day for local athletes By Hannah Christopher, Track and Field Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Unionville's Susie Pancoast shows off her medals following the Viking Invitiational, Saturday. COLLEGEVILLE — A number of Unionville High School athletes possibly best-known for their exploits on the court turned in exceptional track and field performances, Saturday, at...

Springing ahead in fashion

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com Even though we’ve had some schizophrenic weather as of late, I have decided that writing about what I’m craving in Spring fashion will help turn things around! The power of positive thinking and everything…. SO, as a child of the 70’s, I am delighted that the “Must Have” of the season is the high waisted, wide legged jean! Not that I...

Changes, youth have Unionville softball off to uneven start in 2011

New coach, only one senior have Indians seeing ups and downs in early going By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Changing coaches just days before the start of the season can be disruptive to any high school team, so it’s probably not a shock that Unionville High School’s softball team is off to a 2-3 start. Factor in that the Indians have just one senior in the everyday lineup, and playing...

Chadds Ford refines sign ordinance

Public hearing scheduled for May By Mike McGann, UnionvilleTimes.com CHADDS FORD — After a few more tweaks, it looks like the township’s revised sign and billboard ordinance will be ready for prime time — and a May public hearing. The township’s board of supervisors has been looking to update the ordinance as more and more signs and billboards have been popping up in the area, attempting to...

Sanderson Museum reveals not just one life, but that of a region and time

Gem of a museum holds open house, opens door to another era in Unionville By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Sitting quietly, near the legendary Hank's Place, on Creek Road, the Christian C. Sanderson Museum might be the region's best-kept secret. CHADDS FORD — It is more than a history of a life, but really the history of the entire region, packed into a small gray and white house. Tuesday...

Unionville Park plan gets go-ahead to continue

Supervisors agree to apply for grant to allow construction of phase one; local neighbors argue against any use beyond passive recreation By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Phase 1 of the Unionville Park project would build parking, a limited trail and an open lawn near the Po-Mar-Lin fire house. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Despite objections from neighbors, the board of township supervisors unanimously...

Column: Unionville Park would benefit thousands

If all township residents must pay, all should benefit, not just a few By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com The draft plan for Unionville Park would offer township residents playgrounds, hiking and running paths and open fields. EAST MARLBOROUGH — A bright sun was shining, a light breeze blew through the local trees just starting to show a hint of buds. And my foot sank in about ankle deep...

Italian men, MMMM…Now that I have your attention….

C’mon boys, fashion isn’t just for women By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com Here in Unionville we have breathtaking countryside, great restaurants with fresh, local ingredients and delicious wine. The one thing we are lacking? Italian men (and, Italian women, my husband would argue; but, this is MY column and NOT his.) Now, I’m not talking about “Italian-AMERICAN”...

Hillendale students get hands-on lesson about agriculture

Farm Bureau trailer spends a week at school, helps grow students minds By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Fourth grade students at Hillendale Elementary School learn about making glue from cow's milk during a lesson in the Mobile Agriculture Education Science Lab, which visited Hillendale this past week. PENNSBURY — While Pennsylvania’s farms have been feeding people for hundreds of...

Pennsbury Village settlement could be close

Supervisors weigh new stipulations, changes to previous development plan By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTImes.com The two primary parcels slated for resiential development on either side of Pennsbury's Township Building. PENNSBURY — More than a decade of litigation and acrimony could finally come to an end — as early as Friday — if the township supervisors agree to a stipulation for a...