Charges multiply for couple accused in dog-fighting ring
Corruption of minors added to offenses faced by pair, who were held for trial
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Shane L. Santiago, who allegedly told investigators that he planned to turn his passion for dog fighting into a family business, was held for trial on Friday on charges that include animal cruelty.
A West Brandywine Township couple accused of maintaining a home-based, dog-fighting...
Coatesville holds off Downingtown East, 67-57
Mentally tough effort spurs Red Raiders to Ches-Mont win
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Coatesville’s Chris Jones comes off of a pick in the third quarter of Thursday’s game. Even when he does not score many, Jones is a constant threat from outside.
CALN – In close games, skill and physical advantage are not enough to win. Players must control their emotions to stay focused...
3rd Annual MLK Day of Service planned
Public is invited to participate in myriad activities
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Coatesville Area School District, the Coatesville Youth Initiative, and the Coatesville Area NAACP have organized a plethora of family-friendly activities to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
An impassioned contingent of Coatesville volunteers has been working to ensure that Martin Luther...
Passion for education, Coatesville fuels fund-raiser
Two city legends will host Harry Lewis Jr. Scholarship Event
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Diana Robinson Lewis, a 1961 Coatesville graduate who excelled nationally in broadcasting, will return to Coatesville for the Harry Lewis Jr. Scholarship Event.
Two Coatesville legends will combine forces to share their passion for the power of education during a scholarship fund-raiser on...
Coatesville’s new police chief elicits standing ovation
Flanked by family, he expressed gratitude for outpouring of support
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Detective Robert Dougherty (left) chats with State Police Major John “Jack” W. Laufer III before Laufer’s swearing-in as Coatesville’s next police chief.
A standing-room-only crowd and a standing ovation marked the beginning of the tenure of...
Laptops to be donated to Coatesville Library
New eLearning Center to launch on Digital Learning Day in Feb.
COATESVILLE – There is a virtual universe of information available on the Internet, but without access to computers, it is possible that some folks could get shut out.
But thanks to the coming donation of a number of laptop computers, city residents will be able to reach into that deep pool of information and learning just by going to...
Coatesville students learn how to ‘bee’ successful
District hosted four spelling competitions this past week
Middle-school winners were Connor Mallon (from left), an eighth-grader from Pope John Paul II; Madison Moore, a South Brandywine eighth-grader; and Jeffrey Martin, a South Brandywine sixth-grader.
The Coatesville Area School District has been abuzz with bees this past week – the spelling variety. Four separate competitions – involving...
Coatesville girls fall to Shanahan, 45-27
Red Raiders never find synch in uneven performance
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, the Times
Coatesville made some hard drives into the paint all night but failed to convert many of the resulting foul shots.
CALN – Turnovers and missed foul shots played large parts in the Coatesville girls basketball team’s 45-27 loss to Bishop Shanahan Thursday night. An injury to sophomore Lindsay Mills in the...
Health Department: Tips on how to stay flu-free
County says vaccine best way to avoid widespread outbreak
The Chester County Health Department recommends the flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older.
Updated at 1 p.m. to add information on new flu-vaccine clinic
On the maps compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which tracks confirmed cases of the flu, areas depicted in solid brown signify “widespread activity” – a...
County commissioners continue collegial, bipartisan trend
Minority commissioner reelected as vice-chair of three-member board
At Wednesday’s reorganization meeting, the county commissioners approved the nominations of Terence Farrell (center) for Ryan Costello (right) as chairman, and Kathi Cozzone (left) as vice-chair.
During a reorganization meeting on Wednesday, the Chester County Commissioners voted unanimously on 2013 leadership, continuing a bipartisan...
