Boykin captures district title with 5-2 win

Sophomore duo of Stephens and Boykin setting the tone for Red Raiders future  By Dave Conard  Sports Editor  CoatesvilleTimes.com Red Raiders Mike Boykin tossed Ken Smith to the mat in the 220-pound final UPPER PROVIDENCE—It’s been a pretty good year so far for Coatesville sophomore Mike Boykin and judging from Saturday’s action, it’s only a glimpse of what is to come for the Red Raiders...

Boykin battles his way into championship match tonight!

Coatesville 220-pounder wins three in a row to reach finals By Dave Conard Sports Editor,CoatesvilleTime.com Mike Boykin fought off an injury in the second period to battle back and win his semi final match UPPER PROVIDENCE– Mike Boykin fought off an injury and recorded back to 3-1 wins over West Chester Rustin junior Matt Lamberjack and West Chester East senior Brendon Vaikell respectively to...

Sectional champion Boykin leads Red Raiders into District One South meet

Coatesville will be sending three wrestlers into the fray along with 30 other teams at Spring-Ford  By Dave Conard  Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com Matt Brownback battled his way to a fourth place finish for the Red Raiders ROYERSFORD—The Red Raiders will be sending a three-man contingent to Spring-Ford High School on Friday to compete in the PIAA District One AAA South championships. More...

Valley looks at sewer ordinance

Supervisors discuss state mandate to inspect septic By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com Board Chairwoman Partice Proctor, Board Supervisor Arlin Yoder and Board Supervisor Yolanda Beattie review township matters. VALLEY – Township supervisors grappled Tuesday with concerns about state mandates requiring the township inspect residential septic systems — something not currently...

“Ladder boys” lift Coatesville to win over Penn Wood, claim state berth

Red Raiders junior Emmett Hunt bombs lead way to the state tourney with win over Patriots  By Dave Conard  Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com Coatesville junior Emmett Hunt hits one of his (3) three pointers as he led the Red Raiders to a district win. COATESVILLE—Every team has them, you know, those guys that bust it everyday in practice, never complain about playing and no matter what happens...

Real estate ordinance sparks debate in W. Brandywine

Inspection role questioned; new full-time police officer sworn in By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com A West Brandywine supervisor is questioning the role of township inspections in real estate transactions. WEST BRANDYWINE – The proper role of local government was central to discussions about real estate inspections in the township, and whether it was proper to have such a role,...

Red Raiders wash away memory of loss to Braves by crushing Tigers

Coatesville wasted no time exploiting Suburban One League power Truman’s defense By Dave Conard Sports editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com Coatesville will need to keep the offense going when Penn Wood comes to town Tuesday at 7pm. COATESVILLE—The Red Raiders continued their winning ways on Friday night, defeating Harry S. Truman 82-49 in the opening round of the PIAA District One tournament. Coatesville...

E. Fallowfield residents concerned about deficit

Board of Supervisors looks to hire an outside consultant to evaluate township By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com East Fallowfield Supervisors Mark Toth (left) and Joseph Pomorski review the 2012 proposed budget. EAST FALLOWFIELD – Residents expressed concerns over East Fallowfield’s 2012 budget at the board of supervisors meeting Monday. Prior to the regularly scheduled meeting,...

Residents: more shopping needed in Coatesville

Survey results show desire for retail, grocery and eateries downtown By Jamie Richard, Correspondent, CoatesvilleTimes.com Based on a survey delivered to the City Council Monday, city residents want more shopping in the downtown area, including grocery stories and restaurants. COATESVILLE – City council members were given the opportunity to review community input on the future of of the city at...

Red Raiders remain perfect in league play with win over Eagles

Coatesville throws down the gauntlet in league play as Miller drops 27. By Dave Conard Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com Tymeir Miller has led the Red Raiders on more than one occaion this season and dropped 27 on the Eagles. DOWNINGTOWN–Coatesville head coach Tim Smith has had his story all year and he is stickin’ to it. Basketball is a team game. Smith’s diligence and practice routine...