Feedback sought on ways to help area teens
Coatesville Youth Initiative asking residents to respond to survey
The Coatesville Youth Initiative is seeking feedback on its youth programs, such as the Brandywine Trek, which enables participants to explore the importance of the environment.
Amid the administrative turmoil of the Coatesville Area School District, the Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) is offering residents a way to help youth in...
First Niagara helps build community – and homes
Financial group donates $50k to Habitat for Humanity, works at Cambria Terrace
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
First Niagara employees Susan Hernandez and Lindsay Schaub discuss how to paint a ceiling without dripping. Wednesday was Schaub’s first time painting a ceiling.
COATESVILLE – First Niagara Financial Group announced a $50,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity on Wednesday.
The...
Veteran law-enforcer returns to county roots
Sheriff selects Caln Township resident as chief deputy
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh (left) announces her selection of George P. March as chief deputy sheriff, filling a position that has been vacant since January.
For the new Chester County chief deputy sheriff, the position, which was announced Wednesday, represents a repeat...
One word: shameful
CASD school board disrespects residents for no good reason
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
CALN — I’ve been to a lot of Board of Education meetings over the years, some compelling, some downright boring, but until Tuesday night, I’ve never been to one that could be described with one word:
Shameful.
The Coatesville Area School District Board of Education endured (I wish I could use the word...
CASD vote exacerbates rancor, outrage
Initially confused, residents then angered by abrupt end to meeting
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A resident of the Coatesville Area School District yells at the Board of Education during Tuesday night’s standing-room-only meeting on the fate of Superintendent Richard Como and Coatesville Area High School Athletic Director James Donato.
CALN – After three hours of impassioned...
CASD School Board allows Como, Donato to resign
Despite 3-hours of public comment asking for firings, board votes 6-1 to accept resignations
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Acting Coatesville Area School District Superintendent Dr. Angelo Romaniello reads a statement. Many of his words were met with jeers and boos.
CALN – The Coatesville Area School District Board of Education voted 6-1 on Tuesday night to allow the resignations of...
CASD board to vote Tuesday on administrators’ exits
Sources say board disagrees that firings are in district’s best interest
By Kathleen Brady Shea and Kyle Carrozza, The Times
CALN — A statement from the Coatesville Area School District on Monday confirmed that the board plans to vote Tuesday night on whether to accept the resignations of former Superintendent of Schools Richard Como and Coatesville Area High School Athletic Director Jim...
The tricky issue of the CASD texts
You have a right to know why we aren’t publishing the alleged school district texts
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
We get letters — or more correctly, it being the 21st Century, we get emails.
Many of late have asked us to keep publishing stories on the Coatesville Area School District and the resignation of Superintendent of Schools Richard Como and Coatesville Area High School Athletic...
Coatesville hits Ches-Mont running with 42-13 win
Offense, defense, special teams fire on all cylinders to take team to 4-0 this year
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Tyler Burke takes a punt to the house. Burke caught the short kick after it was partially blocked by Danny Glass.
CALN – Though offense tends to garner cheers and make highlight reels, a football team that is going to challenge for a title at any level needs special teams...
Western Chesco Chamber focuses on Main Street
The Western Chester County Chamber recently sponsored a forum on Main Street Future Focus, targeting development and redevelopment of downtown areas in Western Chester County. Pictured from left to right; Eli Kahn, E. Kahn Development; Todd Darlington, WCCCC President; Heather Arnold, Vibrant Streets; E. Jean Krack, Borough of Phoenixville; Greg Prowant, WCCCC Regional Planning Chair. Photo courtesy...
