Legacy of longtime city inspiration continues
Three Coatesville graduates to share Gladys Flamer Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship recipients Shakira Lewis (from left), Sydney Coppadge, and Jocelyn Brown pose with Mildred L. Dixon (second from left), president of the Women’s Democratic Club of Chester County (WDCCC) in front of Gladys Flamer’s Merchant Street home in Coatesville.
A year and a half ago, Coatesville lost a burst of sunshine...
Appellate court to hear argument on charter school
Graystone Academy wants charter reinstated while it appeals revocation
Updated at 7:30 p.m. to include link to Pa. Charter School Appeals Board’s decision
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court has scheduled argument in the long-running case involving Graystone Academy Charter School on Tuesday.
As promised, the charter school appealed the July...
Annual Back-to-School Clean-up scheduled
Organizers are looking for help to recruit volunteers for Aug. 17
Mark your calendars: Traipsing to the store to get supplies is not the only back-to-school need.
On Saturday, Aug. 17, Coatesville’s Fourth Annual Back-to-School Clean-Up will be held. Sponsored by he Coatesville Parks and Recreation Commission and the Community Policing Committee, the effort aims to create a clean, safe environment...
CCIU practical nursing open house: July 25, Aug. 1
Level III students Ketona Ford, Laura Huch and Beverly Rebman were awarded several state and local scholarships this spring for demonstrating compassion and academic achievement.
Those interested in nursing as a career are invited to explore the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Practical Nursing Program Open House on July 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Brandywine Campus or Aug. 1 from 9 a.m....
College senior from Downingtown earns scholarship
Pa. Federation of Democratic Women award aims to nurture political interest
Emalee Lally, a rising senior at West Chester University, received a scholarship from the Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women at its annual convention.
To nurture the pursuit of public service, the Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women (PFDW) awarded three scholarships at its 86th annual convention in Delaware...
BOYS and G3 programs provide a village to raise the children
Summer reading sessions create unique environment for learning and fun
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Reeceville teacher Terry Valentine reads to students at the BOYS and G3 summer reading program. Valentine created a curriculum that incorporated reading, biology, and art.
COATESVILLE – Learning is not just an activity but a process. Teaching and caring for young people is not just the...
Coatesville’s ROTC must find its own funding for another year
Program will look to combat Air Force’s closure decision with CASD support
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
With his ROTC compatriots behind him, Chasan Hall asks the school board for a letter of support. “This program offered me insane opportunities that I would never have dreamed about in middle school,” he said.
CALN – The status of the Coatesville Area High School’s...
Nonprofit’s donation hits high note at CASH
David’s Drive 831 provides piano to school’s Meistersingers in alum’s memory
Kelsey Brinton (from left), a CASH senior and Meistersingers’ co-president; Samantha Turner, David Turner Jr.’s sister and a former Meistersinger; David Turner Sr.; Joy Turner; and Jocelyn Brown, a CASH senior and 2012-2013 Meistersingers’ honor soloist.
A 20-year-old Coatesville Area...
Kindergartners exhibit can-do attitude
Graystone Academy earns third-place finish in county contest
The Chester County Board of Commissioners announced the winners Thursday of the county’s Kindergartners Collect Cans Contest – honorees that included students at Graystone Academy in Coatesville.
The Graystone kindergartners were part of a three-way tie for third place with George Fox Friends School and Hillsdale Elementary. Bethany Christian...
Coatesville 9/10 Center holds awards ceremony
About 150 students recognized for wide range of achievements
The Coatesville 9/10 Center hosted an awards ceremony Thursday night to recognize a wide array of student accomplishments.
The Coatesville Area Senior High 9/10 Center held an awards ceremony last week to pay tribute to a host of student achievements, the school district said.
Nelson Negron was singled out as a Literacy Hero, and five...
