Updated: Corbett’s call for salary freeze could have impact on Unionville teacher talks
Nearly $500K in cuts in local school funding, more state police in proposed state budget
4:20 p.m. Updated: adds figures for local education funding cuts
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Gov. Tom Corbett
It’s lean and mean, but it remains unclear at first blush exactly what the local impact will be of Gov. Tom Corbett’s first proposed state budget — a budget that calls for some $2.6...
Ross auction bill passes House
State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158).
HARRISBURG — The state House of Representatives this week unanimously passed two bills sponsored by Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) that will allow first-class townships and boroughs to sell surplus property via electronic auctions.
“My legislation gives certain municipalities another means of disposing of property that is no longer needed and is still useful,” said...
Unionville Swimmers, Divers shine at districts
Swimmers nab Ches-Mont American title; Drohan wins 500 Freestyle
By Sheila Himes, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
Unionville's Matt Drohan at the top of the podium at winning the 500-meter freestyle at this weekend's District 1 swim meet in Philadelphia.
Unionville High School sent 20 swimmers and diver to districts competition. Diving took place last weekend and Senior Jonas Raider took...
Team Anonymous grabs URA Senior boys hoops title
Packed gym at Patton sees semis, finals of boys tournament
By Norbert Sax, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — As the winter winds down, so does the Unionville Recreational Association’s (URA) basketball season. With a little March madness of their own, the league’s fifteen teams battled on the court for the honor of being crowned champions, a title that holds true until this...
Bushelow will seek election to Unionville school board
Appointed in March, 2010, Pocopson resident opts to run for her own term
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Eillen Bushelow
POCOPSON — Despite reports to the contrary, Eilleen Bushelow has decided to seek election to continue on the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education.
Bushelow, a township resident, was appointed nearly a year ago to replace Curt Baker, said a couple of issues made...
Around Town: Unionville news tidbits and information
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Hillendale Elementary prinicipal Steve Dissinger, Unionville-Chadds Ford Superintendent of Schools Sharon Parker, Board of Education President Timotha Trigg, Hillendale parents Lisa Samulewitz and Tammy Mears and Ann Bell and Hillendale head custodian Anthony Massari. The schol board and administration formally praised the parents and staff for their work...
UHS Ice Hockey advances to Ches-Mont playoffs, Flyers Cup play
The ice hockey postseason has begun and the Unionville High School squad is right in the middle of the action!
This year, the Indians have advanced past the first round of playoffs and are on to the semi-finals Wednesday night, March 2 at 8:30 p.m. at Iceline win West Chester.
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UHS baseball clinic/Home Run derby March 12
EAST MARLBOROUGH — There will be a baseball clinic and home run derby on March 12 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the Unionville High School Baseball field. This event will be held outside on the varsity field unless there is significant rain and we will then be in the high school gym. The varsity players and coaching staff will run the clinic and the derby. We will have prizes for the derby,...
Pocopson lists potential storm water management projects
Plantings, other low-cost projects seen as solution to meeting new federal requirements
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
A dog enjoys a refreshing swim in the Brandywine receently. Pocopson is offering a list of seven proposed projects to reduce erosion and sediment in bodies such as the Brandywine under a new federal mandate.
POCOPSON — Township officials gave a very preliminary green...
Parents express concerns about Hillendale class size
Large fourth grade means classes as big as 28
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Mahalet Tegenu, a fifth-grade student at Hillendale Elementary School, was honored by the Board of Education for leading a drive to provide pencils for a school in native Ethiopia. It was the second straight year she led a drive benefitting an Ethiopian school. From left: Hillendale Elementary prinicipal Steve...
