Police investigating stabbing on Saturday night
31-year-old male victim reportedly taken to hospital with wounds in back, side
On Saturday, Coatesville Police were dispatched at 11:16 p.m. to the Kool Bar in the 300 block of East Lincoln Highway for a fight complaint, Cpl. Jeffrey Ingemie reported. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a 31-year-old Hispanic male had been stabbed multiple times in the back and side, police said. The victim was...
Invitation to celebrate ‘heART’ of Coatesville
Library, studio join efforts to present fun, free, creative evening
Art Partners Studio instructor Shawn Wanner oversees a class in a facility that is typically teeming with creative projects.
Neighbors, friends and families are invited to a free Art Night Out in the “heART” of Coatesville – the Art Partners Studio and Coatesville Area Public Library – on Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30...
Library seeks makeover to celebrate 40th anniversary
Staff, board seeking volunteers to assist with Labor Day weekend spruce-up
The Coatesville Area Public Library is seeking some TLC for the facility in preparation for its 40th anniversary.
To celebrate its upcoming 40th anniversary in a style befitting its service to the community, the Coatesville Area Public Library (CAPL) could use some TLC, and fortunately some local businesses agree.
With furniture...
After 4 painful years, mystery still unsolved
Family urging public to share missing daughter’s photo
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Toni Lee Sharpless, 33, of West Brandywine Township, was last seen in Philadelphia on Aug. 23, 2009.
The sudden disappearance of a West Brandywine Township nurse and mother four years ago continues to be shrouded in mystery.
Toni Lee Sharpless, 33, was last seen about 4 a.m. on Aug. 23, 2009....
D.A.: ‘Simple case of good cop gone bad’
Former Coatesville detective arraigned on forgery, theft charges
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Accompanied by his attorney, Daniel R. Bush (right), Gerald D. Pawling, a former Coatesville detective, arrives at Caln district court for his arraignment on theft charges.
With five relatives seated behind him, a former Coatesville Police detective was arraigned on eight counts of forgery...
Two city-owned properties fail to garner bids for purchase
Lands left from abandoned golf course and rec center projects remain unsold
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – The city failed to receive any bids on the sale of two properties last week.
The Conti property at Pratts Dam and North Manor Road, appraised at $925,000, and the property at 214 Mt. Airy Road, appraised at $320,000 were to be sold at an auction held by Barr and Davis...
Feasibility study addresses velodrome project
Report concludes that substantial private investment needed to make it work
A rendering shows the proposed velodrome that former Olympic cyclist David Chauner hopes will occupy the area known as “the flats” in downtown Coatesville.
The circumstances necessary for a successful velodrome project in Coatesville are much clearer with the completion of a market feasibility study that shows a...
Celebrating the gifts of the spine
Health and well-being spring from your spinal column
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
The summer months are a time of great activity and celebration. It’s also a time when many people begin an exercise routine or take a closer look at their fitness goals. And, since the spine is the foundation for almost all activity, it’s important to understand and recognize some of the most important...
International conference puts GIS guru on map
Emergency services employee wins first-place data award
Dave Sekkes, the emergency planning coordinator for the Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES), won a first-place data integration award last month.
The emergency planning coordinator for the Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES), Dave Sekkes, was honored at the ESRI International User Conference last month with...
At ServiceCorps, community growth is personal growth
39 Coatesville Youth Initiative students recognized for their service
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Sam Brown, winner of the Harry Lewis Scholarship, congratulates his fellow ServiceCorps members.
COATESVILLE – Community improvement is a two-way street; deeds done by community members improve the world around them, and, in turn, the act of completing those deeds allows the individuals...
