Christmas Tree Lighting sets up family tradition
Collaborative event included visit from Santa, who handed out candy
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – Coatesville continued to get into the swing of the holiday spirit at its Christmas Tree Lighting in Gateway Park on Saturday night.
Organized by Parks and Recreation Commission Head Marie Hess, the event drew police officers, firefighters, and residents. Santa Claus also made...
Coatesville Police: Keep those tips coming
Department reminding residents that new alert system is operational
Coatesville Police want to remind residents that its new Tip411 service is operational, the first such communication tool in Chester County.
Tipsters can transmit anonymous tips (non-emergency) via a smart app located in the iTunes and Google Play stores. Citizens can also register to receive alerts from the department at www.facebook.com/cityofcoatesvillepolicedepartment...
Brush-cutting work scheduled on U.S. 30
Crews will be working on stretch of eastbound roadway in Caln Twp.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced roadwork in the greater Coatesville area the week of Nov. 11 that may cause traffic delays.
Crews will be working to remove excess vegetation on eastbound U.S. 30 in Caln Township. The work is expected to require lane closures between Reeceville Road and Rd. 340 from...
Hall of Famers honored for multiple contributions
They spoke of city’s impact on them, how they hope to reciprocate
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Marty Eggleston recognizes those who helped him achieve as his grandson stands by his side.
WEST CALN – Individually, achievements are markers of progress, feats to be marveled. But in the context of a community, achievements take on a sense of pride. A record is not just a statistic,...
Community accuses CASD of racism, intimidation, ableism
Legal expert tells NAACP panel that district has highest expulsion rate in Pa.
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Connie Mohn, Director of Advocacy for the Arc of Chester County tells panel members of her struggles with the district. Facing the audience are Levi Wingard (from left), Solomon Hunter Jr., and James. S. Tupitza
COATESVILLE – During times of controversy, with accusations flying...
Coatesville celebrates 56-7 homecoming blowout
Through wind and rain, Raiders’ running backs carry team to victory
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Daquan Worley cuts across the field en route to a 66-yard touchdown. Coatesville’s committee of running backs has been unstoppable all year. Photo by Justine Newman
CALN – Some games, not only does one team look stronger on paper, but it also benefits from the lucky bounces –...
Residents continue to voice anger with school board
Groups marched in protest, spoke pointedly at committee meetings
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Protestors march down Lincoln Highway to the school board committee meetings. “Don’t discriminate, educate!” they chanted.
CALN – Between a protest march to the school board committee meetings and lengthy public comment sessions at the meetings, Coatesville residents continued...
NAACP chapter claims conflict of interest for president
Members ask Dr. Taylor to step aside for matters related to CASD
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – NAACP members called for Coatesville Area NAACP Chapter President Dr. Tonya Thames Taylor to recuse herself at the NAACP general meeting Monday night at City Hall, suggesting that her role as a school board member has prevented her from taking actions in the best interests of the...
City woman charged with assault, burglary
Police said she and others broke into home, injured resident on Sunday evening
Coatesville Police were dispatched to the 900 block of Lumber Street at 7:44 p.m. on Sunday for an assault and burglary complaint, Coatesville Cpl. Brenden M. Boyle reported. The victim, who received medical treatment at the scene for a contusion to her ‘forehead and a cut on her lip, said several actors forced their...
Man in custody; city officer shot in leg
Police said 43-year-old Coatesville resident was driving drunk when he resisted arrest
Updated at 12:10 p.m. with defendant’s bail
A Coatesville police officer investigating a hit-and-run accident was shot in the leg Saturday night, and a 43-year-old city resident who was allegedly driving drunk was taken into custody, Coatesville Det. Kevin Campbell reported.
Officers were called to the area...
