Hook ’em: Unionville HS adopts ‘Longhorns’ as new mascot

It’s official: the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District announced Monday night that Unionville High School’s new mascot will be the Longhorn, which replaces the long-used Indians, which was deemed culturally insensitive. The new name makes reference to the King Ranch, a local spin off of the original King Ranch properties near Corpus Christi, Tx. A local offshoot of the ranch operated between...

Stars align to spotlight preserve’s latest addition

Lenfest Center opens with praise, gratitude for its benefactors By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Marquerite (from left) and Gerry Lenfest take a few brief moments to sit on Saturday evening with Penny Watkins, a Natural Lands Trust board member. NEWLIN — Stars of all sizes and persuasions – celestial to earthbound – shone Saturday night at the dedication gala for the...

Open space: the battle to preserve the King Ranch

Author to sign book about ranch history and aftermath, ‘Catalyst for Conservation’ Sunday David Shields, a co-author of the book 'Catalyst for Conservation' will speak about the book project and sign copies at Brandywine River Museum Sunday. Many of the scenic vistas revered by residents in the Kennett area and neighboring communities owe their existence to a herd of well-traveled...