Kennett, Unionville Toastmasters seeking members
For those with a fear of public speaking, relief is in sight! A new chapter of Toastmasters has started in the Kennett/Unionville area. The only prerequisite is a desire to better your speaking and leadership skills. The club meets twice a month on Monday evenings (5:45-6:45). Meetings are typically held at the District offices at Unionville High School though in the summer months, they will...
The coming public safety crisis
If we don’t deal with it now, fire, EMS and police issues could cost us dearly
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
You’ve probably heard about the pension crisis, maybe the school funding crisis or any number of other challenges facing the commonwealth in the coming years.
But let me clue you in to one that might just have you up nights thinking about it: the coming public safety crisis.
The...
Thousands turn out for Kennett Run
Annual run raises money for area charities
By Hannah Christopher, Road running columnist, The Time
Runners take off from the start of The Kennett Run, Saturday. The annual road racing in Kennett Square race event helps raise funds for a number of local charities.
KENNETT SQUARE — On Saturday, the borough was taken over by a lively and sporty event involving thousands of people in our area.
Route...
Winners shine in Moonlight Madness tournament
The winners of the Moonlight Madness Tournament at Unionville High School, Saturday night.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Hoop dreams came true for a handful of local basketball players, as the first annual Moonlight Madness 3-on-3 basketball tournament brought thrills and chills, Saturday night.
Youth and adult teams battled for the title in their respective age groups, along with three-point shooting contests...
Unionville resident tapped by conservation nonprofit
Jeb Hannum will serve on board of Natural Lands Trust
John B. “Jeb” Hannum III
Natural Lands Trust (NLT), one of the region’s prominent land conservation organizations, recently announced the appointment of two new members to its board, including a Unionville resident.
John B. “Jeb” Hannum III, has been an active member of Natural Lands Trust’s President’s Council since its inception...
Unionville, Kennett meet in emotional home opener
Normally fierce rivals, teams both don pink to honor player’s late mother
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville’s Tucker Reese throws out the first ball as his dad looks on. Both the Indians and Kennett wore pink-accented uniforms in honor of Cathy Reese, Tucker’s mom, who passed away last summer as the KAU Knights — made up of players from both teams — made it historic...
Local schools to battle in drum, guard competition, March 22
Coatesville, Downingtown West, Unionville among competing schools
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Enjoy music, excitement and artistry as 36 indoor percussion ensembles from seven states compete at the Unionville Regional WGI “Sport of the Arts” show at Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Rd., (Rt. 82) on Saturday, March 22.
The elite ensembles use an array of equipment, movement and skills to create...
Downingtown East wins Academic Competition finals
Conestoga grabs JV crown, edges Unionville
By Steven Silverman, Staff Writer, The Times
Members of the Downingtown East High School Academic Competition team celebrate a hard-fought and razor-thin win over West Chester Henderson for the county title, Wednesday.
DOWNINGTOWN—In a hard-fought match that came down to the wire, Downingtown East varsity defeated West Chester Henderson and Coatesville,...
Toastmasters Club starting up in Unionville
For those of us with a fear of public speaking, relief is in sight! A new chapter of Toastmasters will be forming in the Unionville area. The only prerequisite is a desire to better your speaking and leadership skills. An introduction meeting will be held on Monday evening, March 24 (5:30-6:30) at Unionville High School. Email John Sanville at jsanville@ucfsd.net or Dottie Randazzo at dottiemeister@gmail.com to...
Coffee house and ice cream parlor opens in Unionville
Foxy Loxy Emphasizes local décor, ingredients, staff and management
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, The Times
The opening of Foxy Loxy brings a premium ice cream parlor and coffee outlet to the village of Unionville.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Put your feet up by the gas fireplace, stretch out on the buttery smooth, leather-cushioned Mission style oak furniture, and dig in to a hot caramel sundae of your own...
