Champion of compassion gets recognized

Betty Moran honored for work with Chester County Fund for Women and Girls Betty Moran was honored by the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls at its ‘Making a Difference’ luncheon on Wednesday. Photo by Campli Photography Before a sold-out crowd of several hundred, a Chester County philanthropist known for avoiding the limelight took center stage at the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls’...

Late firefighter honored for unselfish dedication

Capt. Chris Good fought blazes on the job – and as volunteer The late Capt. Christopher M. “Goody” Good of Good Will Fire Company was honored by the Red Cross Wednesday. The late Capt. Christopher M. “Goody” Good of Good Will Fire Company, who also worked as a career firefighter for ArcelorMittal in Coatesville, was the honoree at the annual Chester County Heroes Breakfast on Wednesday. Sponsored...

CASD to improve security systems and discipline policies

District takes multi-faceted approach to prevent violence in light of Sandy Hook By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times CALN – The Coatesville Area School District Board of Education passed multiple motions to improve the safety in schools at their meeting Tuesday night. Actions taken include updated security systems and new discipline policies. The board believes that such actions are necessary...

Police investigating Tuesday morning robbery

Victim described assault by two men who stole his wallet, fled in his vehicle Coatesville police are investigating a robbery that occurred on Tuesday at 12:44 a.m., Sgt. Steven Smith reported. The victim said he was in the 200 block of Concord Alley when he was physically assaulted by two black males, one of whom stole his wallet, police said. The assailants fled in the victim’s vehicle, which was...

Coatesville police cite two for domestic dispute

Incident allegedly occurred at Pennsylvania Ave. residence Monday night On Monday at 7:32 p.m., police were called to the 100 block of Pennsylvania Avenue for a domestic disturbance, Officer Jose Colon reported. Upon investigation, Cameron V. Wilson, 27, and Nicole Kousisis, 25, both of Coatesville, were cited for disorderly conduct, police said. Officer Jose Colon responded on Monday at 11:30 p.m....

City Council lays out plans to beautify downtown this summer

Coordinated color scheme, signage regulation among plans to refresh area By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times COATESVILLE – Coatesville City Council, at its meeting Monday night, announced plans to beautify the downtown area this summer. Beginning between First and Third Avenue and expanding until the area between the bridges on Lincoln Highway is covered, changes will include developing...

Lukens’ descendent to join tourism board

Graystone Society president brings history, experience to new post Scott G. Huston has joined the board of the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau. A man with strong Coatesville ties will join the board of the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau, the Graystone Society’s National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum announced Monday. Scott G. Huston, president of the museum, will...

10 charged with heroin dealing

Eight alleged to have been dealing deadly drug in southern Chester County By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times State, county and local police announced the arrests of 10 individuals on charges of selling heroin. From left, top: Alejandro Guzman, John Anderson, bottom, from left, William Jones and Kyle Kellner Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Monday a series of 10 arrests this month...

Mock crash: sobering reality check for teens

D.A. wishes every high school would present similar program  By Kathleen Brady, Managing Editor, The Times The two blood-splattered Bayard Rustin High student drivers managed to crawl from the wreckage of their two-car crash behind the school, but several passengers were trapped; later, two of the teens would leave in body bags and another in handcuffs. Fortunately, the carnage was staged, but its...

County facility offering day of shear family fun

Springton Manor Farm to host annual Sheep & Wool Day  Lots of friendly animals will be available for observation and photo opportunities at Springton Manor Farm’s annual Sheep & Wool Day. It’s time to enjoy the shear magic of the season as the sheep lose their wool on Saturday at Springton Manor Farm in Glenmoore. The farm’s annual Sheep & Wool Day will be held from 11 a.m. to...