Coatesville murder defendant acquitted of all charges
Jury deliberated for eight hours before reaching its decision
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A jury found Damon Wylie not guilty of all charges in connection with the July 27 fatal stabbing of Marcus L. Miles.
After deliberating for about four hours, a jury deciding the fate of an accused Coatesville murderer told Chester County Court Judge Anthony A. Sarcione that it was deadlocked....
Police: Driver lying over steering wheel draws notice
He is accused of being intoxicated and in possession of narcotics
Coatesville Police Officer Paul Antonucci responded to the 100 block of Woodland Avenue at 8:47 a.m. on Thursday for a report that a driver was collapsed over his steering wheel, police said. Police said they made contact with Curtis N. Gibbs, who appeared to be intoxicated and in possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia. Gibbs,...
BOYS and G3 programs provide a village to raise the children
Summer reading sessions create unique environment for learning and fun
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Reeceville teacher Terry Valentine reads to students at the BOYS and G3 summer reading program. Valentine created a curriculum that incorporated reading, biology, and art.
COATESVILLE – Learning is not just an activity but a process. Teaching and caring for young people is not just the...
Moore introduced as a new CASH boys basketball coach
Takes over Red Raiders after playing, coach at Plymouth-Whitemarsh
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
CALN — A new era of basketball was ushered in for Coatesville Area High School as the school introduced Chuck Moore as its new boys varsity coach, Wednesday.
Moore, who replaces Rick Nelms, was introduced to the media and school community by Coatesville Area School District Superintendent of Schools...
Coatesville’s ROTC must find its own funding for another year
Program will look to combat Air Force’s closure decision with CASD support
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
With his ROTC compatriots behind him, Chasan Hall asks the school board for a letter of support. “This program offered me insane opportunities that I would never have dreamed about in middle school,” he said.
CALN – The status of the Coatesville Area High School’s...
Coatesville singer-songwriter set for radio spot
Jiggley Jones will perform two songs during interview session
Coatesville’s Jiggley Jones, one of the winners of the 2nd Annual Graffiti Radio Songwriting Contest in April, will be interviewed live in the studio Monday at noon.
Courtesy of being named one of the winners of the 2nd Annual Graffiti Radio Songwriting Contest in April, Coatesville’s Jiggley Jones will be interviewed live in the studio...
Police: Heavy equipment used to loot warehouse
More than $80,000 worth of items reportedly stolen
Coatesville police responded to a warehouse in the 300 block of Fleetwood Street on Monday at 3:56 p.m. for a burglary that occurred over the weekend, Officer Kirt Guyer reported. The victim said Hispanic males broke in with a forklift and rollback trucks and stole a $75,000 Superior Force 5000 stone-cutting machine, an $8,000 compressor, and about...
Coatesville police: Spate of thefts continuing
Residents urged to lock all doors, including garages, vehicles
On Saturday at 8:08 p.m., police were dispatched to the area of 500 East Chestnut Street for a stolen-vehicle complaint, Officer Jose Colon reported. The victim said an unknown person took his white Chevrolet van, police said. During a search, police located the vehicle unattended in the 400 block of Coates Street; the victim said his Verizon...
Sobriety checkpoint leads to 10 drunken-driving arrests
State police said they came in contact with 140 motorists Saturday
During a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday, state police from the Embreeville barracks said they stopped 140 motorists and arrested 10 for driving under the influence. In addition, police said one was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, 10 received citations for summary traffic violations, and nine got warnings, police...
In Harrisburg, seven big days ahead
Corbett’s legacy and whether your state legislator will have a lot of explaining to do
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
By all accounts, it’s going to be a busy week in Harrisburg — as the state legislature has just a week to get a lot of work done.
Of course, the question is what will get done? And how much Republican-on-Republican political violence will be involved?
Going into this year’s...
