Pennsbury could get new crest

Eagle Scout project will install new crest in township building, could be adopted as new logo By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Unionville High School junior Connor McShane presents his concept for a crest for the Pennsbury Township Building during Wednesday nights Township Supervisors meeting. PENNSBURY — Thanks to the work of an Eagle Scout candidate, the township will be getting a new...

District, teachers union make case for contract proposals

One director suggests current teacher proposal could lead to layoffs while union says it’s unfair for teachers to be blamed for HS renovation costs By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Unionville school board finance chair Keith Knauss presents his take on the implications of the teacher contract talks, Tuesday night. PENNSBURY — In the end, it will come down to numbers. When representatives...

Unionville students, parents, staff take a day ‘On’ for MLK

Volunteers team up to improve their communities to honor the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Sewing machines are lined up, one after another, as volunteers complete hand-made quilts for local childrens hospitals, Monday, at Pocopson Elementary School as part of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther...

Unionville set to standardize activity fees

Four-tiered system likely to be presented Tuesday night for middle, high school student sports, clubs By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com While football an other sports will be at the top of fee range — $75 — most middle school and high school activities will come with a fee. EAST MARLBOROUGH — After months of focus groups, studies and analysis, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District...

Unionville girls down Octorara, 53-39

Cami Redfern hits a three-pointer from the corner for Unionville, Wednesday night. Photo courtesty, Unionville Girls basketball. EAST MARLBOROUGH —  The Unionville High School girls basketball team defeated Octorara 53-39, Wednesday night, using a balanced offensive attack — five players scored eight or more points in the game — to coast to a fairly drama-free win. Freshman Alison Lewis and...

Unionville school board to speak more publicly on teacher talks

Board to offer its side of negotiations at Tuesday night’s meeting By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com EAST MARLBOROUGH — New year, new approach. The Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education has decided to take a more public stance relative to the ongoing negotiations with its teachers union and plans to offer a full report, Tuesday, on the state of the negotiations, seemingly currently...

Unionville board keeps budget options open

Will apply to state for budget exceptions allowing tax hike as high as 3.3%; will still look to cut budget down to a 1.4% increase By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Unionville-chadds Ford Board of Education member Keith Knauss said he will continue to fight to keep the schools tax increase to 1.4%, Monday night. EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education opted Monday...

URA begins spring boys lacrosse registration

Registration is now open for the Unionville Recreation Association spring lacrosse season. Boys between 6 and 14 are eligible to play. To immediately register online for our 2011 season, please click here.    Send article as PDF   

Unionville girls rebound to knock off Sun Valley

Freshman Alison Lewis — who had a pair of jey rebounds late to seal the win — brings the ball up Thursday night against Sun Valley. Photo Courtesy Unionville Girls basketball ASTON — Rebounding — quite literally — off a tough loss to West Chester Rustin, the Unionville girls basketball picked up a big win on the road, Thursday night, beating red-hot Sun Valley, 45-38. The Indians improved...

Unionville girls lose tough hoops decision to Rustin

Freshman Alison Lewis scored 16 points for Unionville in a tough loss. WEST CHESTER — Despite a big game by freshman Alison Lewis, Unionville’s girls basketball team could not hold off a second half charge by West Chester Rustin, losing a tough 49-41 decision in Ches-Mont American Division play Tuedsay night. The Indians (5-4) had a 20-17 at halftime but could not hold off the Golden Knights...