Local woman helps strays in need
Coatesville resident Priscilla Hinckley has rescued 25 stray cats and plans on helping more
By Stephanie Weaver, Correspondent, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Priscilla Hinckley and her granddaughter Christina with just a couple of the cats she and her family have rescued.
COATESVILLE — Most people would consider themselves animal lovers. But when confronted with the problem of numerous stray cats inhabiting...
Three projects seen as benefitting Coatesville
New hotel, velodrome and new train station pointed to as signs of progress
By Stephanie Weaver, Correspondent, CoatesvilleTimes.com
This Marriot Courtyard Hotel is slated to begin construction in January, 2011, with a planned opening in the spring of 2012. It is one of a number of projects expected to spark economic activity in the city and surrounding area.
COATESVILLE — City residents will soon...
Coatesville smashes Spring-Ford in playoff opener, 60-28
Stocker throws for five TD as Raiders advance to battle with Pennsbury
By Dave Conard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Coatesville's Chris Jones and Andre Boggs celebate Jones' first touchdown of the night, just a hint of things to come as the Red Raiders routed Spring-Ford, 60-28.
ROYERSFORD — The intense week of practice that head coach Matt Ortega and his staff put his squad through,...
Coatesville faces tough test in playoffs tonight against Spring-Ford
Raiders have to hit the road in District 1 playoff opener
By Dave Conard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com
ROYERSFORD — As the Red Raiders begin their quest for a state championship, they will travel to Royersford tonight to take on a team that is making their first district appearance in more than 10 years.
Spring-Ford (8-0 league, 9-1 overall) under head coach Chad Brubaker, who took Wilson to...
Celebrate Coatesville Day brings community together
Celebrate Coatesville Day took place on Oct. 22
By Stephanie Weaver, Correspondent, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Local kids had a blast at at the first annual Celebrate Coatesville Day
COATESVILLE — The city came together for a day of music, games and celebration last Saturday at Ash Park for Celebrate Coatesville Day.
A committee of nine local residents, headed by Judy Jones, organized the event after...
Henderson outlasts Coatesville, 21-13
Expecting the option, Red Raiders stung by passing game early
By Dave Conard, Correspondent, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Coatesville's Manny Stocker looks to throw against West Chester Henderson, Friday night.
COATESVILLE — It would have been hard to imagine a better scenario for the Red Raiders as they prepared all week for their Ches-Mont National division first place show down with West Chester Henderson.
After...
Chester County Futures fights poverty through education
Chester county futures seeks to increase opportunities for students by preparing them for college
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com
EXTON—In this day and age it’s easy to take education for granted. But for some, a college education is a more elusive asset.
Otherwise bright students struggle in school or do not consider college as a possibility because of low economic status;...
CASD earns AYP for 6th straight year
Reading, math scores continue to improve
By Stephanie Weaver, Correspondent, CoatesvilleTimes.com
CALN — The Coatesville Area School District recently announced that their students achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) on the 2011 Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) in math and reading. This is the 6th consecutive year the school district has made AYP status.
“”I am tremendously...
Local residents come together to celebrate Coatesville
Celebrate Coatesville Day planned for Oct. 22
By Stephanie Weaver, Correspondent, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Organizers of the first Celebrate Coatesville Day meet to work on planning: From left; Gerry Hook, Jim Reach, Cathy Ranck Carr, Judy Jones, Cindy Pelet Hohl and Fred Byerley.
COATESVILLE — No matter where life takes you, your hometown will always be a huge part of you. It’s where your roots lie....
Coatesville batters Shanahan, 42-21
Chueng rushes for more than 200 yards in the first half as Raiders romp
DOWNINGTOWN — Clearly grumpy after last week’s loss to Unionville, Coatesville took it out in a big way on Bishop Shanahan, Saturday, romping to a 42-21 win in a Ches-Mont National Division contest.
Dae-hon Cheung was a one-man wrecking crew, rushing for more than 200 yards in the first half as the Red Raiders ran out to a...
