It appears the joke is on us
New Congressional districts slice and dice area, make 2012 elections kind of pointless
By Mike McGann, Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com
In case you missed it, the final phase of the 2012 Congressional elections are going to be held next week. And the results, it appears, are already in.
Turn out, considering it was such a key election in Pennsylvania, was surprisingly light. Less than 300 votes, as it...
Column: Is Rock Dead?
Bad Karma, Part 3
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com
If you’re like me then you have hard time finding the right dress slacks. But if you’re like me you’re also moved by the awesome, face-melting power that is Rock and Roll.
The very thought of it conjures up images of long haired barbarians in leather pants, shredding furiously upon their axes to appease the Rock gods...
Young announces run for 45th District seat
Josh Young
Caln commissioner to seek nomination for new state rep. seat
CALN – Touting his strong record of leadership, coalition building and getting results to benefit our community and our economy, Joshua Young announced today his candidacy for the State Legislature.
A pragmatic progressive Democrat focused on results, Young is seeking to represent the 45th District. He will build upon the progressive...
Wilson fuels 21-point quarter as Red Raiders notch first win
Patience pays off for Coatesville, as 322 traffic delays start off tip off classic
By Dave Conard, Sports Editor CoatesvilleTimes.com
COATESVILLE–Red Raiders head coach Fred Ellzy felt pretty confident going into Friday nights season opener against Academy Park.
Martianna Wilson, who had a game high 23 points, battles under the boards.
The excitement leading into Coatesville High School’s annual...
Coatesville Awarded 100 Best Communities for Youth
City recognized as one of the 100 best communities for kids to live by America’s Promise Alliance
By Stephanie Weaver, Correspondent, CoatesvilleTimes.com
COATESVILLE —The city of Coatesville has been recognized as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by America’s Promise Alliance.
The organization, founded by General Colin Powell in 1997, honors 100 communities each year that are...
No 2012 tax hike for Chester County
Spending cuts offset losses of tax revenue, federal funds
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners approved today a budget for 2012 that results in a zero tax increase for county residents.
“This budget reflects the county’s ongoing commitment to provide the best services at the lowest burden to the taxpayer,” said Commissioners’ Chair Terence Farrell.
The operating budget for 2012...
Column: Tweet this
Or, how technology is wiping out our ability to communicate like humans
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Let’s get one thing straight: I’m not here to be your friend.
That is unless you want to Facebook me…yeah that’s okay. Or maybe Google Plus; I hear that’s a good one too. You’ll just have to get your request in before I post my daily Twitter feed. I do it every...
Coatesville can’t contain Pennsbury ground game
Raiders drop 42-21 decision in second round of District 1 playoffs
By Dave Conard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Coatesville's Manny Stocker eludes Pennsbury tacklers by leaping, picking up a crucial first down in the thrid quarter
COATESVILLE — If you had asked Pennsbury senior Bruce Campbell when training camp concluded back in August, what he had planned for Thanksgiving weekend, Quarterbacking...
Coatesville-Pennsbury battle looms
Second round of football District 1 playoffs means a home game and tough matchup for Raiders
By Dave Conard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com
COATESVILLE — Any high school football fan that has stepped outside in the last few days as the November chill has hit the air big time in the Keystone state, knows that this is a special time of year.
While this week hundreds of schools are getting ready...
County’s top bond ratings remain stable
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners announced today that the county has retained AAA bond ratings from Standard & Poor’s, Fitch Ratings and an Aaa rating from Moody’s Investors Service — all of which represent the highest possible credit rating from the respective agencies.
“Retaining our AAA ratings from the three top bond rating agencies is great news for Chester County,...
