Coatesville City Council compiles lengthy to-do list
Members pledge to review multiple issues on or before end of March
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
City Manager Kirby Hudson (left) chats with Police Chief Jack Laufer after Laufer’s first City Council meeting since his swearing-in on Jan. 14.
Members of Coatesville City Council may have created their own version of March Madness at Monday night’s meeting.
With a sparse...
CASD Science Fair a growing success
Eighth graders Sam Ferguson and Ani Jason stand next to their project that explores how trees outside of a house can provide shade and save money in the summer. The pair finished second in the grades 6-8 team category.
Participation and excitement expanding for schools’ science showcase
By Kyle Corrazza, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – Have you ever wondered what color appears the most in a...
Hogan announces law enforcement awards
County’s top cop, prosecutor honored; Pileggi, Simpson, Coatesville PD earn honors
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Coatesville Police Chief Jack Laufer (left) holds a commendation from Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan for his department’s work on the murder of Aaron Turner as Sgt. James Audette looks on and Hogan offers his congratulations.
WEST CHESTER — It was a gathering...
Coatesville dominates Holy Ghost, 63-33
Red Raiders have easy route to fifth straight win
Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Coatesville Area High School’s Tyler Burke attacks the bucket from the low post. Burke’s strength drew the defense’s attention and opened up his teammates, helping the Red Raiders coast to an easy 63-33 win over Holy Ghost Prep.
CALN – In some games, one team is flat out better than the other.
Coatesville...
Henrich named new chair of Coatesville Savings Bank
The new board of directors for the Coatesville Savings Bank has been elected. Left to right: (Front row) Robert Hennessy, John Forese, Frederick Henrich, Thomas Greenfield. (Back row) M. Joye Wentz, John Pinno, Ronald Hughes.
Forese resigns as chair and CEO of the bank
COATESVILLE — Coatesville Savings Bank has announced that John Forese has stepped down as chairman of the board of trustees and Chief...
County’s emergency radio system closer to overhaul
Commissioners authorize finalizing of $42.1 million contract
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Terence Farrell (from left), Ryan Costello, and Kathi Cozzone authorized the completion of a $42.1 million contract to replace the county’s emergency radio system. It is expected to be signed at the commissioners’ Feb. 14 meeting.
As expected at Thursday’s...
Handful of area residents arrested for drunken-driving
Two of the incidents stemmed from traffic crashes, police said
Updated at 5:20 p.m. Friday to add two more drunken-driving arrests
State police from the Embreeville barracks are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred Jan. 19 in Caln Township. Police said R.S. Collins, 51, of West Chester, rear-ended a 2002 Chevrolet, which was stopped for a traffic light at the end of the Rt. 340 ramp from...
Coatesville schools revise security plans
Address safety in wake of Sandy Hook shootings; parents push for JROTC funding
By Kyle Corrazza, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – The Coatesville Area School Board passed measures to step up security in all schools at its meeting Tuesday night. Board members said they found the actions necessary in light of last month’s Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn.
Board President J. Neil...
County reviews revenue-boosters for Pocopson Home
Commissioners also get update on long-awaited 9-1-1 overhaul
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Terence Farrell (from left), Ryan Costello and Kathi Cozzone applauded presentations on the Pocopson Home and the 9-1-1 system at Tuesday’s Sunshine Meeting.
The health of the county’s citizens – and its finances – dominated the Chester County Commissioners’...
MLK Day celebrated with energetic service
Coatesville Area Senior High served as hub for multitude of activities
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Brielle Bullock (from left); her mother Quiana Bullock; and Will Royal entertain an audience in the CASH gymnasium with their Zumba moves.
Not everyone could match the hip-swiveling moves of 18-year-old Will Royal, who participated in a Zumba dance-exercise session at Coatesville...
