Volunteers make it rain love at Relay for Life
Bad weather doesn’t dampen passion of those raising money for cancer research
By Steven Silverman, Correspondent, The Times
Cancer survivors are applauded by volunteers during the Kennett/Unionville Relay For Life, Friday.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Hundreds gathered last Friday night and Saturday morning at Unionville High School to support the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
The event...
Rave reviews for Chester County SPCA gala
Annual fund-raiser draws more than 350 to Unionville horse farm
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
An elegant carriage parade is a popular tradition of the Chester County SPCA’s annual Forget-Me-Not fund-raiser.
The assessment of attendees at the Chester County SPCA’s elegant 26th Annual Forget-Me-Not Gala in Unionville on Sunday proved overwhelmingly positive.
Factoring in...
Music, memories come alive during Memorial Day parade
[slideshow id=3]KENNETT SQUARE — Thousands of local residents gathered to watch one of the largest Memorial Day Parades in recent history, as it made its way from the downtown area of the Borough to the Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Township, Monday, where a moving ceremony honored the nation’s war dead.
Although the closing ceremonies were somber (see video below), the parade itself was a...
CHAMPS! Unionville rugby wins state title
Thrilling 21-14 win over St. Joseph’s seals the deal for Indians
The Pennsylvania State Champion Unionville Rugby team poses with their trophy and medals after winning the title in thrilling fashion over St. Joseph’s 21-14, Sunday.
MECHANICSBURG — Winning a thrilling game — one that finished with a game-winning defensive stand — against one of only two teams that defeated it in 2013,...
Unionville rugby advances to state final
After a big win Saturday, senior Brad Pechin and his Unionville Rugby teammates will battle for the Pennsylvania State Championship Sunday afternoon at Cumberland Valley.
MECHANICSBURG — The Unionville rugby team is now one win from the state championship after an impressive 43-18 win over Burrell, Saturday in the state semi-finals.
The Indians will play the winner of the St. Joseph’s, in a...
Sign up now for Relay For Life
EAST MARLBOROUGH — What if you could help the fight against cancer just by taking a walk?
You can by signing your relay team up for the annual Kennett/Unionville Relay For Life on June 7 and 8 at Unionville High School.
With only four weeks left until the event, it is time to register your team. To do so, just go to relayforlife.org/pakennettunionville and follow the instructions. Relay For Life...
Memorial Day parade back and bigger than ever for 2013
Historic military vehicles — as seen from the 2012 parade — will again be a big part of the 2013 Kennett Square Memorial Day parade.
KENNETT SQUARE — It just wouldn’t be Memorial Day without the parade!
The annual Memorial Day Parade will again take place on May 27, starting at 10, running its usual route through the Borough and up Route 82, ending with ceremonies at Union Hill Cemetery.
There...
Registration for youth football day camp opens
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Registration is now open for a youth football camp for students entering grades two through nine interested in either improving their existing skills or learning more about the game.
The camp will run June 17 through June 21 at Unionville High School under direction of the Unionville High School football coaches and current and former UHS football players.
Campers will enjoy a...
UHS softball falls to Downingtown E., 7-4
EAST MARLBOROUGH —Despite a big day from junior catcher Kate Mims, the Unionville High School softball team fell to Downingtown East, 7-4, Monday.
Mims paced the Indians’ (4-7) offense, going 2-for-4 with a double and home run. Madi Ross was also 2-for-4. Austin Langerhans had a triple.
The Indians host Octorara on Wednesday.
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Unionville rugby holds off Salesianum, 24-10
Three matches in eight days take toll on side; league title in focus
Unionville’s Brad Pechin eludes a Salesianum player — and looks to move the ball forward, during Sunday’s match. The Indians won, 24-10.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
PENNSBURY — With two matches in less than 48 hours — and three in last eight days — it was no surprise that the Unionville varsity rugby team...
