Rave reviews for Chester County SPCA gala
Annual fund-raiser draws more than 350 to Unionville horse farm
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
An elegant carriage parade is a popular tradition of the Chester County SPCA’s annual Forget-Me-Not fund-raiser.
The assessment of attendees at the Chester County SPCA’s elegant 26th Annual Forget-Me-Not Gala in Unionville on Sunday proved overwhelmingly positive.
Factoring in...
Unionville Park could start construction this fall
Sale of old Po-Mar-Lin firehouse and lot to township finalized
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
If all permits are obtained in the next month, township officials said Monday that construction of Phase 1 of Unionville park could start in the fall.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The final hurdles to begin construction of the first phase of Unionville Park could be cleared as early as September — meaning that...
Police: Spate of storm-grate thefts solved
Two Delaware men face multiple charges for alleged months-long crime spree
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Christopher Jennings, 25, of New Castle, De., faces charges connected to a series of storm-grate thefts, police said.
Months after a series of storm-grate thefts rankled investigators, endangered the public, and cost area municipalities thousands of dollars, police said two...
Hicks cites strong record, history of cooperation in re-elect bid
East Marlborough supervisor, CCATO president, faces primary battle
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Richard Hicks
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Richard Hicks say he knows it is, if you’ll excuse the pun, the elephant in the room: why did local Republican Committee members unanimously decide not to endorse the two-term incumbent in his bid to remain on the township’s Board of Supervisors?
“I’m disappointed,”...
Area road projects to prompt lane restrictions
Work ranges from spray patching to bridge overhaul
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced upcoming and ongoing road projects on Friday.
Intermittent lane closures are expected from Monday through Friday on U.S. 1 in both directions for spray patching. The work, which will be done from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will occur from the Maryland state line to Pennsbury Township, also...
Neighbors back Unionville ice cream shop plan
E. Marlborough Supervisors to rule on conditional use
This historic house in Unionville Village, on Route 82 at Cemetary Lane, could become home to an ice cream parlor later this year if township officials sign off on the plan.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Barring any late changes of plans, it appears possible that a new ice cream shop could be open for business in the heart...
E. Marlborough warns of stolen storm grates
Storm water grates such as this one have been coming up missing in Southern Chester County, East Marlborough Police warn. Residents are warned to look for missing grates, as the resulting holes can be 10 to 20 feet and represent a serious safety hazard.
Residents warned over hazard of deep holes where grates are missing
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Township officials are warning local residents about thefts...
Lance Armstong and the Pa. GOP: soul brothers?
If winning is all that matters, who cares about a little a lot of cheating?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Lots to discuss this frosty weekend in January, so instead of the more typical main subject matter, indulge me and try to follow a thread of complicated technology, overt party politics, acoustics and just about a little bit of everything people are talking about in the Unionville area this...
E. Marlborough looks to ban soliciting
Township will consider ban similar to law enacted recently in Pocopson
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Township supervisors appear ready to consider a proposed ordinance that would ban virtually commercial door-to-door soliciting in the township next month.
The ordinance, which has been in the works for some months, initially sought to register solicitors after a number of resident...
Residents back EM bike path plan
Questions with state over grant terms have project in limbo
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — About a dozen township residents attended Monday night’s Board of Supervisors meeting to voice their support for a one-mile bike path along Route 82 near Unionville High School and Patton Middle School, a project currently in limbo as township officials attempt to negotiate grant terms...
