Unionville digs out

Snowfall again at record pace, more snow eyed for Tuesday By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com The wet, heavy snow and high winds knocked down trees and branches all over the Unionville area, adding to the headaches of those trying to clear and plow local roadways. Now all that’s left is the cleanup — and the wait for the next storm, which could come as soon as next Tuesday. About 15 inches...

It’s Snow joke: massive storm closes schools, roads again

Thundersnow, driving wind, heavy snow close schools, offices again By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Heavy snow weighs down tree branches after a storm dumped nearly a foot of snow on the Unionville area, Thursday. While the warm-up act carried quite a punch, the headliner stole the show. As Unionville took a deep breath and recovered from clearing some four inches of “surprise”...

Unionville wins squeaker over Oxford, 33-32

Unionville's Moira McEvoy goes up for a rebound in action earlier this season. McEvoy scored six points, Tuesday. against Oxford. The Unionville High School girls basketball team defeated Oxford 33-32 in Ches-Mont League action, Tuesday night. The Indians led 30-23 heading into the fourth quarter and and managed to withstand a furious rally by the Hornets, hanging on to eventually win 33-32. ...

Local officials seek answers from PennDOT on 926 bridge

New bridge replacement plans won’t address flooding problems By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com The Rt. 926 bridge over the Brandywine has been slated fro replacement since at least 2001, but now local officials are frustrated that a new state plan won't address the flooding problems at the site. You may have heard of the “bridge to nowhere” but some local officials are frustrated...

Snow way! Not again!

Wed. a.m. snow just warm up for main event: major snowstorm appears inbound Updated at 12:40 p.m. Snow overnight dropped roughly two to three inches of snow on the Unionville area, closing Unionville-Chadds Ford Schools Wednesday — but forecasters say this could be just an opening act for a major snowstorm that could blanket the area Wednesday night with as much as eight inches of snow and ice before...

Eagle Scout project would put markers on Barnard trail

Pocopson Scout plans historical signs, mileage markers By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Chris Hartsky, a Pocopson Boy Scout, makes his presentation to the township Board of Supervisors Monday night. POCOPSON — As the old saying goes, “no matter where you go, there you are.” But now, thanks to the work of a local Eagle Scout candidate, those walking and running along the trail near...

Supervisor decries ‘Great Wall of China’ at The Preserve

Brutscher expresses frustration at Toll Brothers’ changes to housing development By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Although approved by township supervisors Monday, the board expressed frustration Monday night at Toll Brothers' changes to The Preserve site plan. POCOPSON — It might not be visible from space, but a series of walls planned for The Preserve have township supervisors...

Garnet Valley holds off Unionville girls, 56-45

Unionville's Sydney Hughes leading a fast break in 4th quarter against Garnet Valley. CONCORD — Unionville High School’s girls’ basketball team couldn’t overcome an early deficit and dropped a non-league game to Garnet Valley, Saturday, 56-47. The Jaguars jumped out to an early 15-7 lead over the visiting Indians.  After trailing 35-16 at the half — and seemingly out of the...

Newlin’s Claire Werkiser named Pa. Fair Queen

The 2011 Pennsylvania Farm Queen: Claire Werkiser from Newlin. HERSHEY — Claire Werkiser, a senior at Unionville High School from Newlin, was crowned Pennsylvania Farm Queen, Saturday night. Werkiser won the the title of Unionville Fair Queen in September, 2010. She beat out more than 60 other contestants from around the state in winning the title, Saturday night.    Send article...

Mushroom Festival now accepting grant applications

Some of the 33 organizations receiving grants in 2010 rode the Grant Recipient float in the 2010 Mushroom Festival Parade. KENNETT SQUARE — Each year the Mushroom Festival awards thousands of dollars to local, community-based non-profit organizations based on the proceeds from the previous year’s Festival. After a successful 2010 Festival, our 25th festival, we’ll be able to help many local organizations...