At ServiceCorps, community growth is personal growth
39 Coatesville Youth Initiative students recognized for their service
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Sam Brown, winner of the Harry Lewis Scholarship, congratulates his fellow ServiceCorps members.
COATESVILLE – Community improvement is a two-way street; deeds done by community members improve the world around them, and, in turn, the act of completing those deeds allows the individuals...
PennDOT warns of delays on U.S. 30 this week
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants residents to be aware of possible traffic delays as work continues on area road projects this week.
On eastbound U.S. 30 in Valley and Caln Townships, intermittent lane closures will result from shoulder repairs between Airport Road and Rt. 340 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
On westbound U.S. 30 in Caln Township,...
Events spotlight importance of city’s young people
Recycling, cleanup, and backpack drive bring Coatesville’s youth together
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
CYI members and Sgt. Rodger Ollis stand in front of tires collected during city cleanup. The CYI took the tires for recycling.
COATESVILLE – Helping the community is not just about individual actions but creating a climate where everyone wants to improve his or her surroundings.
This...
Coatesville Ministers’ Alliance to welcome Lincoln University
Gov. figures, local businesses, students to be present for welcome event
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – The Coatesville Ministers’ Alliance has organized an event to welcome Lincoln University students to Coatesville on Saturday from noon to 6 pm.
The “Welcome Lincoln University” day will be held at Gordon, the same building that will host the university’s classes...
Woman says BB gun shattered front window
On Monday at 9:56 p.m., Coatesville police were dispatched to the 1100 block of East Stirling Street for a criminal-mischief complaint, Officer Miguel A. Ortiz reported. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim, who said that two BB pellets shattered her front window and that she had seen a group of kids running westbound on Stirling Street to an unknown location, police said, adding...
Couple strives to sublimate anguish with outreach
Diaper drive will pay tribute to the infant son they lost
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Shane Brant and his wife, Suzanne Campos, pose with their daughter, Alex, now 9 months old, and a photo of their son, Max Athan Brant, whose legacy is helping other children.
The euphoria was painfully short-lived. An hour after giving birth to a healthy-looking son, a Sadsbury Township couple...
Foundation seeking teen scholarship candidates
Recipients interested in continuing education must have overcome hardship
Foundation established in memory of Billy Bauerschmidt seeks to empower teens who have overcome adversity.
Billy’s Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit set up to empower teens to achieve leadership, personal or educational goals, is seeking scholarship applicants who have overcome a hardship and wish to continue their education.
The...
Coatesville police seeking assailant on red moped
Victim said he was attacked from behind on East Diamond
Coatesville police responded to the 800 block of East Diamond Street on Wednesday at 6:27 p.m. for an alleged assault, Cpl. Brenden M. Boyle reported. The victim said he was approached by an unknown actor from behind, an altercation ensued, and he sustained a laceration to his forehead, which required treatment at Brandywine Hospital, police...
Effort to build on city’s revival materializes
Warehouse’s artsy equestrian event a glimpse of Coatesville’s future, backers say
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Paintings by Coatesville artist Dane Tilghman and steeplechase banners helped transform an aging city warehouse into an industrial chic venue for the Delaware Valley Point-to-Point Association’s annual awards party.
When the president of the Unionville-based...
Police: Driver lying over steering wheel draws notice
He is accused of being intoxicated and in possession of narcotics
Coatesville Police Officer Paul Antonucci responded to the 100 block of Woodland Avenue at 8:47 a.m. on Thursday for a report that a driver was collapsed over his steering wheel, police said. Police said they made contact with Curtis N. Gibbs, who appeared to be intoxicated and in possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia. Gibbs,...
