926 bridge meeting may offer answers

Local officials to quiz PennDOT on changes to bridge replacement plan By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com The bridge over the Brandywine is slated for replacement. Officials from local townships are concerned that new plans no longer addres the constant flooding issues on either side of the bridge. Local officials aren’t expecting a quick fix to their concerns about revisions to the state’s...

Unionville girls overpower WC East, 65-25

Unionville's Alison Lewis driving for a layup for two of her 10 first quarter points against West Chester East, Saturday. EAST MARLBOROUGH —Yogi Berra said famously, “it’s not over until it’s over.” Well, just eight minutes into Saturday night’s Unionville High School girls basketball game against West Chester East, it was pretty much over. The Indians (12-8) ran...

Legislator calls for changes to state education funding

Ross argues that population changes need to be weighed in revised funding formula By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158) Fiscal crisis or not, he business of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania will have to go on. While State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158) notes he has a clear focus on the financial crisis and the upcoming budget — which was touched on here earlier this...

Unionville teen reaps what she sews for abused animals

Pocopson pillow business has Patton student making a difference in the community By Jessica Chermack, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com Pocopson's Sara Hunt created "Pillows for Pets," sewing pillows and other items to raise money to help animals in shelters. Photos by Jessica Chermack. POCOPSON — Sara Hunt’s goal was to merge two of her passions – helping abused animals and sewing...

State Police warn about car break-ins

Series of robberies in Concord appear to be moving west By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com CHADDS FORD — State police are warning local residents about a series of car break-ins in the township and neighboring Concord. Trooper Greene from the Media Barracks addressed the township Board of Supervisors Wednesday night and as part of a normal update on police activity in the township noted...

Unionville splits with Sun Valley

Boys win overtime thriller, girls lose tough game to division rival Unionville's Matt Christopher, shown in action earlier this season, hit a key three-pointer to send the Indians to an overtime win over Sun Valley. Matt Chistopher nailed a three-pointer with seconds remaining to send Unionville into overtime, Tuesday, against Sun Valley. The Indians didn’t waste the opportunity, edging Sun...

Chinese students warmly welcomed at Unionville

Visiting from Beijing, students will shadow local students, live with families to learn about life in America By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com The 23 visiting students, their teachers and their host students at Unionville pose for a group shot just before starting classes at the high school, Tuesday. EAST MARLBOROUGH — They sat politely and seemed just to drink it all in — not surprisingly,...

Ross: streamline state government to save locally

State Rep. cautions that state spending cuts could be wide, supports privatizing liquor stores & more efficient government While supportive of privatizing the state liquor stores, State Rep. Chris Ross cautions that it might not be as lucrative as some thing and may be a complicated process. By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com There are times that less is more, and one local state legislator...

Unionville, Pocopson sing Sixers to win

The combined choruses of Unionville and Pocopson Elementary schools sing the National Anthem just before Sunday night's Sixers' game. The combined chorus of Unionville and Pocopson Elementary Schools sung the National Anthem prior to Sunday night’s 76ers-Nuggets game at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. After blowing the roof off the arena with their powerful rendition of the Star...

Snow tests everyone’s patience

Commentary: a bit of personal warmth may make winter easier to cope with By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Sledders enjoy the snow at Pocopson Elementary School, Friday. It was an interesting progression. The first time the phone rang, showing the UCFSD on the Caller ID, it was met with little more than a shrug. By the fifth time in two weeks the shrugs morphed into “oh @#$%.” while...