Caln to take action on road deterioration in 2014

Humpton, Fisherville Roads, GO Carlson Blvd. among top priorities By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times CALN – The Caln Township Board of Commissioners discussed a number of different road repair projects that the township will undertake this year at its meeting Thursday night. Township Engineer Jeffrey McClintock presented plans to work on Humpton Road drainage, GO Carlson Boulevard drainage...

Divided board dooms motion to seek new solicitor

Board president says now is not prudent time to change By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Nicolina Sciarretta (from left), Johnna Morales, Gabrielle Hines, and Joshua Mensah stand before the audience as Principal Robert Fisher recognizes them as some of the top students in their class. CALN – In a tied decision, the Coatesville Area School Board failed to pass a motion on Tuesday night that...

City police: Retailer robbed at gunpoint

Two men reportedly pointed weapon at store clerk Tuesday night, fled with $500 Coatesville Police responded to a dispatch at 9:28 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, that two men inside the Valley Mart were pointing a gun at the store clerk, Officer Joseph Norcini reported. Upon arrival, officers heard a description of the suspects: a light-skinned black male approximately 5-foot-8 wearing a black jacket, grey...

Officer Joseph Thompson sworn in to full-time position

City Council discusses initiatives for ‘make or break year’ By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Police Chief Jack Laufer (left) stands with Ofc. Joseph Thompson (right) after Thompson’s swearing in ceremony. COATESVILLE – Officer Joseph Thompson was sworn in to a full-time position at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Previously a part-time officer, Thompson has a combined...

Area artist nominated for 2014 New Music Awards

East Fallowfield singer/songwriter recognized in two categories Jiggley Jones East Fallowfield Township singer/songwriter Jiggley Jones has been nominated for the 2014 New Music Awards, MTS Management Group announced on Monday, Jan. 27. Jones received two nominations: AC/Hot AC Breakthrough Artist of the Year and AC/Hot AC New Artist of the Year, a news release said. MTS Records has also been nominated...

Residents use MLK Day to enact change

Library, soup kitchen, funeral home among those hosting events By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times AHHAH members pose around their mural in the community room of the library. COATESVILLE – A proponent for unity and equality, Martin Luther King preached more than simply judging people by character rather than color. King’s message was one of change, calling for people to take action to create...

Multitude of activities planned for MLK Day

CASD, CYI partner for annual service program at high school MLK Day of Service will feature activities for all ages ranging from exercise and dance classes to CASD students’ original speeches. Organizers from the Coatesville Area School District and the Coatesville Youth Initiative want residents to mark their calendars for Monday, Jan. 20: the Fourth Annual Martin Luther King Day of Service. The...

Thorndale man accused of attempted child-luring

Police say he tried to pay female juvenile money to ‘chill with him’ A 41-year-old Thorndale man faces attempted child-luring charges for an incident on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 7:15 p.m. at South Third Avenue and Maple Street, Officer Chris McCarthy reported. Police said a female juvenile called authorities after Gino Demosthenes offered her money “to chill with him.” Demosthenes...

Man accused of driving drunk, hitting pedestrians

Coatesville Police say he also illegally possessed firearm A 41-year-old Coatesville man faces multiple charges after police said he struck pedestrians while driving drunk and illegally possessed a firearm.  Coatesville Police Officer Joseph Norcini reported that Marty Harrell, a convicted felon, struck pedestrians in the unit block of Strode Avenue on Saturday, Jan. 4, at 7:26 p.m. Harrell, who showed...

Brandywine Health Foundation presents scholarships

Three area nursing students receive awards at holiday reception Ashlie Krejci (front, from left) of Immaculata University, and Rachel Heisler and Bridget Phillips, both from the West Chester University School of Nursing, were each presented with a $1,000 Cardiac Rehab Nursing Scholarship from the Brandywine Health Foundation. Behind them (from left) are Jay Rooney, a co-f0under of the Maria Rooney...