Candidates air differences at forum
With the election close at hand, event proves more heated than May event
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
PENNSBURY — At times contentious, Wednesday night’s Board of Education candidates forum was a somewhat more intense event than May’s more collegial evening of discussion.
Much of the sparring at the event, sponsored by The League of Women Voters and the PTOs of the Unionville-Chadds...
Resident questions whether school board violated Sunshine Act
Details released on March 21 executive session meeting; experts suggest presentation on reconfiguration probably didn’t meet standards for excluding the public
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Residents allege that a March 21 Executive Session during which the potential closure of Chadds Ford Elementary School was discussed was a violation of the state Sunshine Act.
With just days...
Look out, New York, here comes Kelly!
The Big Apple means serious fashion choices
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
I am going to New York City for the weekend on a Girls Trip!
(You can’t see me, but, I am dancing in my seat as I type!)
YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
It is a wonder that I have a minute to craft this article being that it is Thursday night and I have nothing ready and my train leaves tomorrow morning!!!
Going...
Unionville hangs on for 34-28 win
Penalties, mistakes turn big lead into close game late; coaches worried as playoffs loom
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Unionville's Tom Pancoast fights free from a Great Valley defender. The Indians ran up a big lead, but to hang on for a 34-28 win, Saturday. Jim Gill photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — It might have been homecoming, but it very nearly turned into the chickens coming home...
Taking the cake — out of the classroom?
Wellness policy may have parents pitted against each other on school treats
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTImes
A less responsible media outlet might call it: Cupcakegate.
Although it came up briefly during last Monday night’s Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of Education, it looks like the district’s Wellness policy is rapidly bubbling up to become the latest cause celebre in Unionville.
The...
UHS Boys soccer clinches third straight league title
The Unionville High School Boys soccer team clinched its third straight Ches-Mont American Division title and is headed to the District 1 state playoffs.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — On Thursday, October 20, the Unionville High School Boys Soccer team finished its regular season league play with a 5-0 win against Coatesville. The victory gave the team not only the Ches-Mont League American Division championship,...
Board candidates’ forum, Oct. 26
CHADDS FORD — The Unionville Chadds Ford School District Parent Teacher Organization will again co-sponsor with the Chester County League of Women Voters a Meet The School Board Candidate Night. The event will be held on Wed., Oct. 26, from 7 – 9 pm at Chadds Ford Elementary School.
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A quiet force, Sweeney leaves school board amid praise
Retiring after 18 years on the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education, member cited by colleagues, community members for her positive influence on the school district
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Dr. Corrine Sweeney shows off the crystal apple presented to her by her colleagues during Monday night Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education meeting. Sweeney is retiring from the board...
Letter: Unionville’s own George Bailey
To the Editor:
I am a rank sentimentalist. I’m not embarrassed to admit that my all time favorite movie is It’s a Wonderful Life. I’m sure I’ve seen it over 100 times and could quote most of the dialogue in my sleep. My favorite scene is at the cemetery when George Bailey finally comes to the realization that he had made a real difference in the lives of many people. “Strange, isn’t...
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