Coup De ‘Ville: Teachers pact seems fair
If nobody won, maybe we all did; and an issue that seems to be united southeast PA Republicans and Democrats
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
That quiet you hear (or don’t) is the much-awaited peace following the deal being finalized between Unionville’s teachers and the school district.
I honestly expected more in the way of kicking about the deal — yeah, I’m well aware of Paul...
New school buses weighed vs. used models
Unionville board of ed. awaits cost analysis to see which is less expensive over the long haul
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Unionville schools officials will be working up numbers to determine whether buying new school buses, such as the Thomas/Frieghtlininer pictured above will be more cost effective than buying used 2009 models.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — More school buses are coming, but...
Board, teachers ratify new contract
Three-year deal calls for status quo, then 3% raises, givebacks on health care in next two years
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — It’s all over, even the shouting, although there was a bit of that at the end.
The Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education and its teachers union formally ratified a new three-year contract through the 2012-13 school year, Monday night,...
Unionville-Chadds Ford remembers 9/11 in music and images
800 people attend first ever event in new High School Auditorium
By Eddy K Foster, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
The Unionville High School Concert Band performs under the direction of conductor Scott Litzenberg during Sunday's 9/11 remembrance concert. It was the first public event held in the new high school auditorium and about 800 people were there.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The events of September...
Bridging a lack of fiscal logic
And, a great weekend to get off the couch and to remember
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Ah, nothing says fall in the Brandywine Valley like water rushing down the street, right?
At this writing, the floodwaters have largely receded, but if you listen you can just make out the sound of teeth gnashing over the sound of rustling leaves.
One group, increasingly ready to grab torches and pitchforks,...
Unionville Fair Queen pageant on Sept. 21
2010 winner Claire Werkiser went on to win state title
Newlin's Claire Werkiser, the 2010 Pennsylvania State Fair Queen, visits the state House of Representatives. Werkiser first was crowned Unionville Fair Queen and her successor will be crowned Sept. 21.
Many young girls dream of becoming a Princess or Beauty Queen, but those living in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District have a chance...
Zoning board grants variance for UHS
Board splits vote 3-2, but ends months long dispute over building height
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The East Marlborough Zoning Hearing Board approved a variance to permit the permanent occupancy of the new Unionville High School auditorium.
EAST MARLBOROUGH —To paraphrase the late Harry Kalas: “Swing and a drive…this issue is outta here.”
The township’s Zoning...
New Unionville HS auditorium to open with 9/11 remembrance
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville High School Music Department and the Brandywine Valley Chorale (BVC) present a remembrance of September 11 in music and images. The performance will feature The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace written by Welsh composer, Karl Jenkins.
The day marks the tenth anniversary of September 11 and will remember those who lost their lives, their families, friends and all who were...
Updated: Monday midday storm update
Irene certainly packed a punch, as thousands now cope with aftermath
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Although somewhat litered with debris, the Route 926 bridge over the Brandywine in Pocopson reopened Monday, as did US-1. A handful of roadways remain closed as flood waters continue to recede.
UPDATED: 12:15 p.m. EDT — While it could have been a lot worse, Monday continued the process...
One storm rolls in, another seems finally over