Little progress in Unionville teacher contract talks
‘Candid’ exchange of reasoning, improved tone, offer some optimism
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Tuesday night's contract negotiations on a new teachers deal made little progress.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Negotiators report little progress during Tuesday night’s contract talks between the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and its teachers’ union.
While the three-hour plus...
E. Marlborough pushes homeowners to complete sewer tie-ins
Delays could cost sewer district an additional $80,000 if work is not completed by year’s end
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
More than 200 homes have been connected to the Southern Route 82 Sewer District, but there are concerns about the remaing 59 who have not been tapped in.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The township is pushing some homeowners to get connected to the Route 82 South Sewer...
County official raps E. Marlborough over recycling law failure
State DEP, Chester County say township has been out of compliance with recycling rules for a decade: $20,000 in grant money withheld
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The state Department of Environmental Protection has a message for the township: a decade is long enough to be out of compliance with the state’s recycling laws.
Nancy Fromnick, Chester County’s recycling...
158th Forum is sober, intelligent discussion
Chris Ross, Susan Rzucidlo engage in thoughtful, civil talk at Kendal
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Susan Rzucidlo and Chris Ross applaud during Saturday morning's 158th District candidate forum at Kendall.
KENNETT TWP. — To be sure, it wasn’t the sort of public meeting that you typically see on television or on You Tube, full of angry politicians making charges and counter-charges....
Indians lose tough one to Coatesville
Loss means no margin for error — if Unionville is to return to state playoffs
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Unionville quarterback Connor Gades surveys the defense against Coatesville on Saturday.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The look in Connor Gades’ eyes told the whole story. Crouched on the field following the loss of his Unionville football team to Coatesville, 21-17, Saturday, the senior...
158th District Candidate Forum
Susan Rzucidlo (left) and Chris Ross (right) applaud during Saturday's candidate forum at Kendal.
First of six parts. The complete candidate forum between Susan Rzucidlo and Chris Ross, Saturday morning. We’ll have a complete story on the event Monday, but we’re posting the entire event today so you can see it for yourself.
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Unionville Fair off to great start
Rain moves aside for breezy, sunny afternoon as 86th annual fair opens
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
After a rainy morning, skies turned bright and sunny for the opening day of the Unionville Fair.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Chaos was everywhere around — even Chester County was in a declared state of emergency because of torrential rain and flooding. But looking out over the 2010 Unionville...
Flooding closes roads, schools snarls traffic
4-5 inches of rain estimated to have fallen,Tropical Storm Nicole lashes area with wind, rain, Chester County declares state of emergency
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Fairville Road in Chadds Ford flooded near the Brandywine, Friday. It was just one of a number of roads in the Unionville area closed because of flooding.—Mike McGann photo
Flooding snarled traffic, closed roads and...
Welcome!
Unionville Times launches local news initiative
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Welcome to Unionville Times.com — a new community digital newspaper. In the weeks, months and years ahead, we hope to be part of your daily routine as you keep tabs on your home, your community and your neighbors. While we expect this site to be part of a bigger effort to change the very face of local news...
Reaching for the middle ground on teachers’ talks