Drawn to steel industry, he creates powerful legacy
National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum delighted to display late artist’s work
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The work of the late, German-born artist, Klaus Guido Grutzka, which offers insight into a bygone era, will be displayed at the National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum in Coatesville.
When the family of the late iconic, German-born artist, Klaus Guido Grutzka,...
Coatesville knocks off Great Valley for league title
Red Raiders hand Patriots first loss, grab Ches-Mont championship
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Coatesville players, students, fans and cheerleaders celebrate a Ches-Mont Championship after the game, after beating Great Valley, 51-46, Tuesday night. The Red Raiders were underdogs going in against an undefeated Great Valley but kept the game close and made big plays late in the game to pull...
Your brain on love: a healthy thing
Love isn’t just wonderful, it has a lot of health benefits
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
Itʼs that time of year again! Itʼs February, and that means that love is in the air. For at least one day this month, all of our attention (whether you like it or not) will turn to the holiday of love. For some people, this is just the excuse theyʼve been waiting for to make a move on a secret...
State police make 4 recent drunken-driving arrests
Speeding, careless driving blamed for two traffic accidents
State police from the Embreeville barracks made four drunken-driving arrests in the first two weeks of February in the greater Coatesville area.
Raymond Lyons, 59, of Coatesville, was stopped on the Rt. 30 Bypass, west of Rt. 322 in Caln Township, police said. Linda Sue Escobedo, 48, of Kinzers, was cited on Feb. 10 at 12:30 a.m. on...
Coatesville hoping to avert ‘cat-astrophic’ event
City manager: Rising feral feline population becoming problematic
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville City Manager Kirby Hudson said he is fielding an increasing number of complaints about the city’s rising feral cat population.
Coatesville City Council heard mostly good news at its Monday night meeting – with the exception of some nagging traffic issues and a looming...
Smoke detectors alert city residents to fire
Firefighters responded to a one-alarm blaze Monday morning in the unit block of East Chestnut Street.
Blaze reportedly brought under control in less than 15 minutes
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A one-alarm fire Monday morning displaced 11 residents, but no one was injured, said Coatesville Acting Fire Chief Jim Lentz.
Lentz said smoke detectors alerted the occupants...
Black patriot focus of history presentation
Program on Edward ‘Ned’ Hector to be held at Exton library
Noah Lewis will present a program at the Chester County Library to celebrate Black History Month.
He was a black patriot who fought in the Battle of the Brandywine, and he was held in such high regard by his Conshohocken community that a street bears his name.
In honor of Black History Month, the Chester County Library will present “The...
Scholarship benefit exudes Coatesville power
All-star cast delivers can-do message to appreciative crowd
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Diana Robinson Lewis checks in with her mother, Doris Spann (right), and her aunt, Elsie Spann (left), before the start of the program.
She rubbed elbows in a meat locker with Sylvester Stallone in “Rocky,” received mentoring from Regis Philbin in Hollywood, hobnobbed with Oprah on prime-time,...
Coatesville falls to Henderson, 44-36
Shots just won’t fall as Red Raiders drop season finale
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Zaria Reeves attempts a difficult shot under pressure. For the most part, Coatesville played a complete offense and was able to open up driving lanes.
CALN – A team can run its offense efficiently, distribute the ball, and make the right drives, press on defense, force turnovers, and grab rebounds,...
Invitation extended to celebrate Black History Month
CCHS exhibits offer insight into local African Americans’ past
The Chester County Historical Society is inviting residents to celebrate Black History Month by visiting its exhibits, several of which highlight the county’s African American community.
The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) would like to invite residents to celebrate Black History Month by visiting its present exhibits, which...
