Teen taken into custody for Sept. 27 robbery
Police said 14-year-old stole cell phone, which was recovered
As a result of an investigation into a strong-arm robbery on Sept. 27 at 9:45 p.m. in the unit block of Pennsylvania Avenue, police took a 14-year-old male into custody, Officer Joe Thompson reported Thursday. The teen, who was not identified because of his age, was transported to the Chester County Detention Center pending his hearing on...
Obamacare – what patients are asking
When patients ask, I answer and share them with you
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
As a practicing dentist I have a ringside seat to the healthcare industry. I get asked a lot of questions about the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare – and I thought I would share some of these questions and my take on them.
Since this law is so flawed should we just ditch it and start over?...
Residents continue to voice anger with school board
Groups marched in protest, spoke pointedly at committee meetings
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Protestors march down Lincoln Highway to the school board committee meetings. “Don’t discriminate, educate!” they chanted.
CALN – Between a protest march to the school board committee meetings and lengthy public comment sessions at the meetings, Coatesville residents continued...
Murder mystery lurks behind mansion’s doors
Friends of Hibernia County Park inviting residents to solve it
County sleuths are invited to solve a murder mystery this weekend at Hibernia Mansion.
A quiet dinner party turns macabre when the distinguished host, Dr. R. E. Mains, turns up dead – and in need of some good county sleuths.
On Friday and Saturday, the Friends of Hibernia County Park invite residents to “Who Dun Did It?” an evening...
Public invited to community conversation on youth
Forum to feature attorney from Juvenile Law Center
Lourdes M. Rosado will be one of the featured speakers at a youth symposium on Thursday.
In celebration of National Youth Justice Awareness Month, area residents are invited to “A Community Conversation to Save our Children” on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Brandywine Center.
Hosted in partnership with the Coatesville Youth Initiative and Child...
State NAACP schedules public forum on racism
Residents invited to speak on Oct. 15 at Second Baptist Church
The Pennsylvania State Conference of NAACP Branches’ Education Committee has scheduled public hearings in Coatesville in an effort to quell the turmoil caused by the exits of two former CASD administrators over allegedly racist remarks.
As promised at the last Coatesville Area School District meeting, the Pennsylvania State Conference...
Playground volunteers being sought for Tuesday
Help needed to carry equipment from Gordon Education Center to Ash Park
Assistance is being sought to help a volunteer crew move playground equipment across the street on Tuesday morning.
An effort to rescue some unused playground equipment – an initiative that’s had its share of ups and downs – will culminate on Tuesday at 9 a.m., said Marie Hess, who heads the city’s Park and Recreation...
Burke’s game-ending pick seals 14-7 victory for Coatesville
Coatesville, Downingtown East renew rivalry with another Ches-Mont classic
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Tyler Burke celebrates his last second interception as his teammates rush the field.
CALN – In rivalry games, records, rankings, statistics—all the measurables of high school football can be thrown out the window, and mental toughness can decide the outcome of a match.
Such was the...
Is there hope for a pension fix in the legislature?
New proposal could form framework for at least a partial fix
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Is it possible that a small glimmer of hope toward finding a real, workable solution to public pension mess is inching forward in the state legislature?
As you’re probably aware, spiking contributions to state worker and teachers’ pension funds have hamstrung the state and local school districts,...
Residents march in protest of CASD decisions
Public, politicians call for action as attorneys continue sparring
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Protestors gather on the steps of the Benner Administration Building. Many called for the resignation of the entire school board in response to recent events.
COATESVILLE – Chanting “the board must go!” a group of about 50 citizens marched from Ash Park to the Benner Administration Building...
