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Hello Unionville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new lake home could transform Unionville’s rowing program
  • What recent police reports reveal about safety around Unionville High School
  • How a familiar Unionville manhunt leader is taking over State Police

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Freezing fog this morning, with a high of 47 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Friday: Rain and snow showers, temps: high: 46, low: 21.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 35 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Unionville Rowing Club Finds a New Home with Chester Water Authority on the Octoraro Reservoir (mychesco.com) — Unionville High School’s rowing team has secured a much closer practice site on the Octoraro Reservoir, cutting long commutes and giving student‑athletes a safer, cleaner home water. The Unionville Rowing Club is partnering with Chester Water Authority on environmental stewardship projects and is fundraising $40,000 to switch coaching launches to electric motors, inviting local residents and businesses to sponsor the effort.
   

• Crashes, DUIs, Theft, and Child Welfare Cases Mark Busy Week for State Police (mychesco.com) — State police in Avondale handled a busy early-December stretch, including crashes, DUIs, thefts, and an ongoing investigation involving two juveniles connected to Unionville High School. Incidents spanned several southern Chester County townships, with most crashes causing only vehicle damage but some cases, including alleged child welfare and fraud reports, still under active investigation.
   

• Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner departing, to join FBI (abc27.com) — State Police Colonel Christopher Paris will retire Jan. 2, 2026, with longtime deputy George Bivens stepping in as acting commissioner—a name Unionville residents know from the Cavalcante manhunt briefings at Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company. The story highlights their roles in major statewide incidents and ongoing investments in State Police training facilities and staffing that affect safety across Chester County and beyond.
   

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Bellefonte

  • Bellefonte waterfront project eyes spring 2026 construction start (wjactv.com)
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  • Bellefonte Elks announce December Student of the Month (lockhaven.com)

Pleasant Gap

  • Struggling Senior Foster Dog Finally Lets Guard Down to Accept Affection and We're Emotional (centredaily.com)
  • PD: Man allegedly 'slashed' victim with box cutter during fight at State College apartment (wjactv.com)

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