UHS swimmers sweep Pennsbury

The Girls Swimming & Diving team improved and remain undefeated this season as they beat a strong Pennsbury team 106-77 on Thursday. Junior Mackenzie Hornibrook lead the way, winning four events for the Indians. Triple winners were Senior Emma Werkiser and Junior Erin Polries. Sophomore Christina Tascione and Freshman Katie Garvey were double winners as well. Congratulations to Cyndi Kline and...

Santa sighted in Unionville!

Jolly man in red seen on Rt. 82, reports suggest he was getting ready for the big day By Ned McPeak, North Pole Bureau Chief, UnionvilleTimes.com This man, dressed in red, was seen this week in and around Unionville. A number of local residents suggested that he is Santa Claus and was in town to make final checks before the big day. EAST MARLBOROUGH — After sightings of a mysterious man in red —...

Revenue hits make for challenges on UCF budget

Wide range of options, opinions on approach for 2012-13 budget By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com EAST MARLBOROUGH — Although the economy in general has shown signs of life in recent months, the last few months in the Unionville area — especially when it comes to real estate transactions — have been so weak, that Unionville-Chadds Ford School District officials find themselves with a...

Unionville HS gives troops a touch of home

Unionville High School students with a small amount of the goods they collected to send to troops stationed in Afghanistan. EAST MARLBOROUGH —Although they might be 7,000 miles from home, some local students and teachers have been working to make sure troops in Afghanistan get a regular taste of home, sending them care packages, personal cards, books and videos. The Unionville High School community...

Indians get split to start the season

Unionville hosted three teams in tip off classic and defeated Kennett before falling to Tigers By Dave Conard, Sports Editor Unionville Times.com EAST MARLBOROUGH — This is the time of year that coaches look forward to, and head coach Anthony DiNicola is no exception to the rule. Unionville senior Parker Williams hits one his four three point field goals Sure it’s the holiday season and local...

Public safety could be big issue of 2012

Concerns over fire funding, rising crime worries could spark debate By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com If 2011 was the year of educational issues in and around Unionville, here’s a bet that 2012 will be the year of public safety and security issues. The recent headlines in the area might give pause, from concerns about local fire companies going belly up due to lack of support from some...

Pocopson supervisors reveal revised roundabout plans

Project could start in 2013 to make intersection of Lenape-Unionville, Wawaset and Rt. 52 safer By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com Pocopson township officials revealed revised plans to build a roundabout at Rt. 52, Wawaset and Lenape-Unionville roads. As seen here, Rt. 52 comes in from the bottom of the diagram, enters the roundabout and then bears left, with Unionville-Lenape Road at...

EM supervisors opt to spread out fire funding boost

Board split over size of increase, 3-2 vote limits hike to about 30% By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company should see an increase of $52,000 in funding from East Marlborough in 2012, but some worry that the company still won't be able to meet expenses. EAST MARLBOROUGH — The township will increase what it gives local fire and ambulance companies in 2012 by as much...

URA opens spring 2012 registration

Space is on a first-come, first serve basis for baseball and softball EAST MARLBOROUGH — Registration for URA Baseball and Softball is now open and will continue through mid-January 2012 or until programs fill, whichever comes first.  Chartered by the Babe Ruth League, URA offers a variety of age appropriate divisions which are affiliated with Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball and Babe Ruth...

Unionville boys hockey struggling to replace grads

After making the Flyers’ cup final last season, young team is challenged By Dave Conard, Sports Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Unionville's Andrew Knight takes a shot. Knight is part of a young core for the Indians' looking to rebound after a slow start. ASTON — Unionville coach Bill Hammond, who led the Indians to the Flyers Cup final last year, where they finished as runner up to Springfield,...