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...
PennDOT: Roadwork may cause traffic delays
Crews will be working on westbound U.S. 30 Bypass in Caln, Valley
Area roadwork has been scheduled this week, said an announcement from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), which wants motorists to be mindful of possible delays.
Crews will be doing maintenance sweeping on the westbound U.S. 30 Bypass in Caln and Valley Townships. The work, which will result in intermittent lane...
Festive 5k, Christmas Parade bring holiday cheer to city
“Blurred Lines” float, 77-year-old runner, local officials add color
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Parade Grand Marshall Amy Fadool Kane of Comcast Sportsnet waves to the crowd.
COATESVILLE – The holiday season is not simply about presents and songs, turkey and stuffing, or placing wagers on how long Grandpa can stay awake on the couch before he insists he was just resting...
