Phila. man convicted of 1st-degree murder in city slaying
Jury must now decide whether to impose death penalty
Updated at 6 p.m.
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Eric Coxry was convicted of first-degree murder for the slaying of Jonas L. “Sonny” Suber on Oct. 21, 2006.
After more than 10 hours of deliberations over two days, the jury in the capital murder case against Eric “Stroda” Coxry delivered its verdict early Friday afternoon:...
D.A.: Coatesville teen surrenders to authorities
Da’Quan Gray, 17, of Coatesville, turned himself in to police in connection with an early-morning shooting Tuesday that left the victim with a gunshot wound in the leg.
17-year-old is accused of shooting man in leg Tuesday morning
Updated at 5:30 p.m. with surrender information
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said the search for 17-year-old Da’Quan Gray, who is accused of shooting...
Murder jury to resume deliberations Friday
Phila. man could receive death penalty for 2006 hit on Coatesville barber
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Eric Coxry, 35, of Philadelphia, is accused of gunning down a Coatesville barber in 2006 for money.
After the jury in the capital murder case against Eric “Stroda” Coxry had been deliberating for nearly seven hours, Chester County Judge David F. Bortner dismissed it for the...
Search for ‘armed, dangerous’ teen continues
Police say he shot 21-year-old man in leg Tuesday morning
Police are searching for Da’Quan Gray, 17, of Coatesville, who is accused of attempted homicide, stemming from a Tuesday morning shooting.
Police said they are still seeking 17-year-old Da’Quan Gray, accused of shooting a 21-year-old man a little after midnight on Tuesday in the 100 block of Strode Avenue. The victim, who was not...
Chamber touts benefits of social capital
Local businesses can benefit from giving back to the community
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Claudia Hellebush, (right) the President of the United Way of Chester County and Brian Parsons, the Senior Vice President, Products, of West Chester-based Communications Test Design discuss the benefits of businesses giving back to the community, Wednesday.
COATESVILLE — Is it possible to get something...
Hines appointed new Coatesville Rotary president
District Justice, South Coatesville native takes lead in organization
New Coatesville Rotary President Gregory V. Hines.
COATESVILLE – The Rotary Club of Coatesville has appointed Gregory V. Hines, Magisterial District Judge, as the new Club President for the 2013 – 2014 year. Grover Koon, 2011-2012 past President and the new Rotary 7450 District Governor, presented Hines to attendees and congratulated...
What is sustainability?
It depends on how you look at it, but it can mean many different things
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
One of the more recent movements to gain momentum in popular culture is the idea of sustainability as a guiding principle. Many businesses, community organizations, and government agencies are beginning to have thoughtful conversations about how to create sustainability or to use sustainable...
Studio eager to showcase students’ creativity
Artwork displays scheduled in two venues, classes still available
Art Partners Studio has a wide assortment of classes available this summer.
There’s always art aplenty at Art Partners Studio, which wants to remind residents that it’s not too late to take advantage of summer classes.
And for those who prefer to admire the work of others, the studio is displaying students’ work every Friday through...
Police: 17-year-old sought for murder attempt
Public’s help sought to find Da’Quan Gray, deemed ‘armed and dangerous’
Da’Quan Gray, 17, of Coatesville, is being sought for allegedly shooting a man in the leg early Tuesday morning.
Coatesville police are seeking a 17-year-old considered “armed and dangerous.”
Police said Da’Quan Gray shot a 21-year-old man a little after midnight on Tuesday in the 100 block...
Scott student attends People to People leadership forum
Essay leads to scholarship for Washington, D.C. forum
Avery Johnston
Avery Johnston, a student at Scott Middle School, traveled to Washington, D.C, to participate in a People to People World Leadership Forum. Johnston, along with fellow students from around the world, took part in a week-long educational trip, including visits to historical landmarks in Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. The students...
