Police: Cell phone stolen from library patron

Identity of youth who grabbed it and fled is being sought On Wednesday at 5:34 p.m., Coatesville Police were dispatched to the Coatesville Library in the 500 block of East Lincoln Highway, for a theft, Officer Kirt Guyer reported. Upon investigation, officers learned that an unknown juvenile grabbed a Motorola Razor Maxx cell phone from a table directly next to its owner and fled through the front...

Remnants of tropical storm may threaten area

County could get gusty winds, heavy rains late Monday Tropical Storm Karen may make a name for herself in Chester County late Monday night into Tuesday, weather forecasters have warned. Although the evolution of the system remains uncertain,  remnants of the storm could bring gusty winds and as much as two inches of rain to Chester County. As a result, officials suggest that its tentative threat...

Op/Ed: Need to end culture of acceptance

Coatesville text message scandal offers opportunity to  improve tolerance By Terence Farrell Chester County Commissioner Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell Now that a little time has passed and passions have cooled somewhat in the CASD text message scandal, it is worthwhile to consider what went wrong, how healing can occur, and what each of us might do to foster an environment in which...

Pizza deliveryman reports Stromboli theft

Police said  six juveniles who surrounded his car were responsible On Tuesday at 8:20 p.m. in the 300 block of East Diamond Street, Officer Joseph Norcini was flagged down by a pizza delivery driver, who reported that while making a delivery, he was accosted by six black juveniles, police said. Two of the juveniles stood in front of his car and blocked it, two climbed on the car, and another opened...

Two robberies, one armed, under investigation

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them On Tuesday at 01:21 a.m., Officer Miguel A. Ortiz was dispatched to the unit block of North Third Avenue for a strong-arm robbery report, police said. The victim said she was assaulted by an unknown male wearing all dark clothing who demanded her wallet, police said. The suspect was described as a dark-skinned, clean-shaven black aged 18 to...

Page-turning used book sale set for weekend

For 10th year, Reeceville Elementary to offer wide selection of reading, computer materials Students from Reeceville Elementary hope the public will support the school’s 10th annual used-book sale, a fund-raiser that benefits enrichment programs at the school. Celebrating 10 years of educational recycling, the Reeceville Elementary School Used Book Sale will be held Friday and Saturday, organizers...

Attorney calls for Romaniello, Ellison to be ousted

Rep. for Hawa claims he was forced to ignore orders from DA Acting Coatesville Area School District Superintendent Angelo Romaniello (right) is facing allegations that he countermanded directives from Chester Couynty District Attorney Tom Hogan to keep the school district’s computer system locked down, pending an investigation. Updated, 7:30 p.m.: adds comments from school district, attorney...

Coatesville beats Shanahan in clash of undefeateds, 37-13

Visitors control Eagles’ deadly passing game, find consistency in Flamer By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Shanahan’s Matt Evans pursues Coatesville’s Isaiah Flamer. With Daquan Worley out, Flamer stepped up to provide consistent running yards. DOWNINGTOWN – When two undefeated teams meet, often victory is not just a matter of making the big plays but stopping the opposition’s...

Man in custody; city officer shot in leg

Police said 43-year-old Coatesville resident was driving drunk when he resisted arrest Updated at 12:10 p.m. with defendant’s bail A Coatesville police officer investigating a hit-and-run accident was shot in the leg Saturday night, and a 43-year-old city resident who was allegedly driving drunk was taken into custody, Coatesville Det. Kevin Campbell reported. Officers were called to the area...

East Fallowfield Girl Scouts plant Pinwheels for Peace

The Girl Scouts of East Fallowfield Elementary School, along with their leaders and school principal Wayne Wallace planted pinwheels last week in honor of Pinwheels for Peace, an international project by those seeking peace in the world. EAST FALLOWFIELD — The Girl Scouts of East Fallowfield Elementary School each placed a pinwheel in front of the school last week for “Pinwheels for Peace.” In...