City uses trust fund to avoid tax hike
$8.8 million preliminary budget includes $1.5 million infusion from reserves
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Longtime Coatesville resident Ron Suber questions City Council about its dire financial straits.
Coatesville City Council approved an $8.8 million preliminary budget Monday night, but not before amending it to eliminate a tax hike.
“I do not want to see a millage increase,”...
Coatesville congregation feasts on giving back
Thanksgiving outreach attracts assistance from police, city government
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville City Manager Kirby Hudson (left) prepares to serve a Thanksgiving dinner at the Jubilee Christian Center. To his right is Councilman Jarrell Brazzle.
Seventeen years ago, a Coatesville pastor visiting the city’s Community Center heard a homeless person ask for change...
King’s Highway Elementary educators are honored
Maryann Schwab (from left), Danielle Smith, Janet Lane and Cynthia Kruse were recently inducted into Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
Four women inducted into international education society
The Coatesville Area School District is pleased to announce that four staff members from the King’s Highway Elementary School were honored recently.
Maryann Schwab, Danielle Smith, Janet Lane and...
3rd Annual Festive 5K to kick off holiday
Fund-raiser for Coatesville Youth Initiative a prelude to city’s parade
The Third Annual Festive 5K Run or One-Mile Fun Walk is expected to draw more than 500 participants to Coatesville.
Fast becoming a holiday tradition for Coatesville and beyond, the Brandywine Health Foundation’s Third Annual Festive 5K Run or One-Mile Fun Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 1.
Participants will have...
Drug deception to cost GlaxoSmithKline $90 million
State attorney general: Pa. will receive $4 million of Avandia settlement
State Attorney General Linda Kelly announced that Pennsylvania will receive $4 million of a national $90 million settlement with GlaxoSmithKline.
HARRISBURG –Pennsylvania will receive more than $4 million as part of a national settlement with GlaxoSmithKline that resolves allegations that the company unlawfully promoted its...
Animal-response team deployed during hurricane
County group set up two shelters to house pets when owners had to evacuate
A member of the CART team tends to a cat at the shelter set up at Lionville Middle School.
While most emergency responders were busy handling the needs of humans during Hurricane Sandy, a specialized group made sure that three cats and five dogs in Chester County received care when their owners had to evacuate, county officials...
Prosecution, defense at odds over murder witness
One says he’s telling truth; other says he’s lying to protect himself
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Aaron Turner, 16, was remembered by his grieving family on Tuesday, the fourth anniversary of his disappearance, which eventually led to the death-penalty murder trial that began today.
In his opening statement to the jury, Chief Deputy District Attorney Patrick Carmody...
Nearly half-million in ‘safety-net’ grants awarded
Seventeen nonprofits to benefit from Brandywine Health Foundation’s program
Interrupting preparations for its next big fund-raiser – the Festive 5K Run/ Walk – the Brandywine Health Foundation recently announced grants totaling $486,500 to more than a dozen nonprofits, bringing the foundation’s distribution total since it began awarding grants in 2002 to nearly $10.7 million.
“Last...
After-school activities in spotlight at Farmers’ Market
J.T. Dorsey’s “Soccer for Success” will be one of the programs showcased on Saturday at the Coatesville Farmers’ Market, which is partnering with the Coatesville Community Education Foundation to promote children’s after-school activities.
At kid-friendly event, parents can research programs, buy produce
The Coatesville Farmers’ Market, which has been introducing area...
Students at CASH win widespread acclaim
Achievements range from academic to leadership to sports
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Flanked by her mother, Jessie Ng (left), and principal Robert J. Fisher, Cindy Ling accepts her commendation from the National Merit Scholarship program.
From first in the senior class to first on the golf course, high-achieving students at Coatesville Area Senior High School were celebrated...
