Lindner, Do mount write-in race for Unionville school board

Region C race joins Region A in having multiple candidates By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com So much for an uncontested school board election. Thanks to a last-minute write-in effort, voters in Region C of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District will now get a choice beyond Timotha Trigg, Frank Murphy and Sharon Jones in Tueday’s primary election. Former board member Gregg Lindner and...

Willowdale Steeplechase features racing and merriment

Poor forecasts, early fog don’t dampen 19th annual event By Eddy K. Foster, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com Brands Hatch, with Jeff Murphy up, pulls ahead of Fieldview, ridden by Darren Nagle, in the Landhope Cup, Sunday, during the Willowdale Steeplechase. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Horses, partying, and Jack Russell Terriers marked the 19th annual running of the Willowdale Steeplechase Sunday....

UHS AfterProm is a smash hit

Dozens of volunteers, local businesses work together to give UHS students a night among the stars By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Hollywood comes to Unionville for one night! The Unionville AfterProm was nothing less than a star-studded event. EAST MARLBOROUGH — It was, to be sure, a smash hit before it opened. Hours before prom attendees arrived at this year’s Unionville High School...

Male fashion don’ts

Lose the Chia Pet on your back, ditch Mickey and get rid of the clip-on phone if you want to show some style, guys By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com So, I have briefly touched on some fashion tips for men in my other articles; but, I am in a particularly snarky mood and decided NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT to really “school” the fellas on some style DON’Ts. Let’s begin with DISNEY...

More Updates: Unionville High School, Your Prom Images, 2011

Sponsored by:     We’re featuring shots sent in by readers from those attending the Unionville High School 2011 Prom. We’ll be updating the shots and adding to this as the images of those attending come in. Remember, if you’d like to be featured, send your pictures to mike@unionvilletimes.com The night was clearly a big success — and now virtually everyone is enjoying...

Unionville man seriously injured in Pocopson crash

The intersection of Locust Grove and Unionville-Lenape roads where a serious accident left a local man in critical condition. POCOPSON — A former star wrestler at Unionville High School was seriously injured Friday when the motorcycle he was driving struck the rear of another vehicle. Pennsylvania State Police said that Jesse Picard, 22, a 2007 graduate of Unionville High School, struck the rear...

Send us your Prom Pictures!

Nicholas Anthony is sponsoring the UnionvilleTimes.com Prom Page!  Send your prom pictures to Mike@Unionvilletimes.com and you and your date will be highlighted in our Prom Page on Monday morning at the Unionvilletimes.com   Send your photos via email and show off your beautiful hair style and prom dress!! Thanks to Nicholas Anthony — and best wishes for a safe, fun 2011 Prom from all of us at...

Willowdale Steeplechase on tap for Sunday

This year's Willowdale Steeplechase looks to be as exciting as previous years' events. EAST MARLBOROUGH — It may be the event of the year in Unionville — and now for 19 years has offered thrills, chills and loads of fun. It is the Willowdale Steeplechase and it will be taking place Sunday. In addition to the classic steeplechase-style horse races on the custom-designed Willowdale course,...

Unionville to look at reconfiguring elementary schools

Preliminary study, set to be revealed Monday night, suggests smaller class sizes, savings possible by splitting K-2 and 3rd-5th grades By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com EAST MARLBOROUGH — As if there weren’t enough to discuss at Monday night’s Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education meeting, with budget cuts, ongoing teacher contract negotiations and the search for a new superintendent...

Kennett Run ready to roll, May 14

22nd annual event offers four events, thousands of runners expected, raises money for local organizations By Hannah Christopher, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com Runners take off during the 2010 Kids' run event during the Kennett Run. With four events and an expected 3,000 runners, this year's event should be the biggest ever. Photo by Matt Christopher. KENNETT SQUARE —With thousands of...