AR-15 controversy hides real discussion
Battle over gun highlights left, right more interested in scoring points than solving problems
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
I’ll spare you the bad gun puns — we’ve certainly seen more than enough of those in Chester County the last few days.
In case you missed it, there’s an uproar of righteous indignation that Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh’s office is auctioning off...
County bids quasi-farewell to longtime administrator
Human services director retires but will stay on until replacement is found
Although Ruth E. Kranz-Carl has retired as head of the county’s Department of Human Services, she will work part time until her replacement is found.
A retirement send-off for a longtime county administrator on Thursday came off jokingly a bit half-baked. That’s because Ruth E. Kranz-Carl, who has spent more than three...
Coatesville dominates Avon Grove in 10-2 road win
Red Raiders cruise on back of Brown’s one-hitter and Kennedy’s four RBI
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Brian Brown delivers in the third inning. Brown gave gave no quarter to his opponents, allowing only one hit for the game.
WEST GROVE – When the Coatesville Area High School baseball team finds its groove, no one in the conference can keep up with it.
Such was the case in...
Police on patrol respond to sound of single gunshot
Area around 500 block of Willow Alley canvassed but no arrests made
Coatesville police investigated two incidents of shots being fired in past 24 hours.
A single gunshot emanating from the 500 block of Willow Alley caught the attention of police on patrol in the area of Sixth Avenue and Harmony Street on Wednesday at 3:33 p.m., Det. Shannon Miller reported. Assisted by officers from Caln Township,...
Total of drugs taken off street exceeds estimate
DEA officials said Coatesville collected 85 pounds during National Drug Take Back Day
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville Police Officer Rodger Ollis seals one of the three boxes of unwanted medicine collected Saturday during the National Drug Take Back initiative.
Maybe Coatesville Police Officer Rodger Ollis has been spending too much time in the gym: His 20-pound estimate...
Nothing wrong with ‘Ain’t That Alright’
Song earns Coatesville performer a win in interactive online radio contest
Jiggley Jones of Coatesville was one of five winners of online radio interactive competition.
A Coatesville singer-songwriter apparently hit a chord with listeners with a song about a guy who thinks he loves a girl he met once, and after chasing her all over in his mind, he meets another girl and the process repeats itself.
“Ain’t...
Police: Woman shot during domestic dispute
27-year-old Valley Twp. man facing multiple charges
Coatesville police who responded to Brandywine Hospital on Monday at 5:54 a.m. found a shooting victim in the emergency room, Det. Sgt. Brandon L. Harris reported. The woman, afraid to disclose what happened, initially stated that she was walking in the 500 block of Olive Street when she was shot by an unknown assailant, police said.
Further investigation...
Coatesville police probing hit-and-run accident
Vehicle involved in Sunday crash reportedly found a half-block from scene
Officers were dispatched on Sunday at 7:07 a.m. to a hit-and-run accident in the 100 block of of Strode Avenue, Sgt. Steven Smith reported. A vehicle struck an unoccupied, legally parked vehicle and left the scene sometime during the night or early morning hours, Coatesville police said.
Police said the striking vehicle was...
Coatesville Police collect more than 60 lbs. of prescription drugs
DEA Take-Back day aims to prevent variety of drug-related problems
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Officer Rodger Ollis and Coatesville Youth Initiative Drug Free Communities coordinator Lula Defersha stand next to over 60 lbs of drugs collected on Saturday.
COATESVILLE – Coatesville Police, in cooperation with the DEA and the Coatesville Youth Initiative, collected an estimated 60 lbs....
Coatesville can’t find offense in 7-0 loss to Henderson
Four runs in the sixth inning turn defensive struggle into rout for Warriors
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Shortstop Corinne Byerly looks in a fly ball. Bylerly played outstanding defense, not letting anything past.
CALN – Coatesville High School’s softball team just could not find any consistency in its batting as it fell 7-0 to West Chester Henderson at home on Friday.
For most...
