Donations still needed for Back To School Event
Some of the backpacks donated for the 2015 event — donations for the 2016 event on Aug. 19 are still being welcomed.
Anticipation is building for the 4th Annual Coatesville Back to School Event on Friday, Aug. 19 from 3-6 pm at Scott Middle School at 800 Olive Street in Coatesville.
The community-wide effort is implemented by over 100 volunteers and 13 local organizations including the Coatesville...
Man charged with attacking Coatesville police officer
COATESVILLE — In the wake of attacks on police in Dallas and Baton Rouge, violence against local police came home to Chester County when a man allegedly attacked a City Police officer in broad daylight with a rock — an incident that sent a police officer to the hospital with injuries.
At approximately 1:50 p.m. Monday, Coatesville Police Patrolman Jared Davis was on patrol in a marked police...
Woman faces charges in child’s accident death
COATESVILLE — The mother of an eight-year-old girl who died in a car accident in 2015 faces charges of homicide by motor vehicle, police said.
City police said that Jennifer Trego had marijuana and an unprescribed prescription medication in her system when she was involved in a crash at Rt. 82 and Wagontown Road on Aug. 13, 2015. Police said she also had a suspended drivers license and no insurance...
Caln police seek help to find missing woman
Barbara Keenan
CALN — Township police are asking for help from the public to locate a missing Marcus Hook woman who has gone missing for nearly a week after a visit to Brandywine Hospital.
Police are trying to locate Barbara Keenan, almost a week after she sought treatment at the Brandywine Hospital on July 09. Police said Friday she has not been seen or heard from since she was discharged on...
Obama expected to sign four Meehan bills
Congressman Pat Meehan looks on as Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) signs the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act to send it to the President’s desk on Thursday.
President Barack Obama was expected to sign four bills authored by Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-7.) after all received broad bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate this week.
Three of the measures were included in landmark legislation...
Barrar rips DePasquale over VA audit report
A local State Representative is taking state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale to task over his audit of care for the commonwealth’s military veterans.
DePasquale’s office audited the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and cited various issues with waiting lists, admissions and other issues preventing Pennsylvania’s veterans from getting the medical care they need.
CASD continues plans to implement preschool program
Also discussed, policy on students’ use of electronic devices
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
Coatesville Area School Board continued with plans for implementing the Head Start preschool program with the Chester County Intermediate unit at the Gordon Early Literacy Center.
CALN – The Coatesville Area School District continues to move forward with plans for the Head Start preschool...
8-year-old honored by Coatesville City Council
Keira Ollis working to make Coatesville more beautiful
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
8-year-old Keira Ollis recently volunteered her time by painting over a graffiti tag at the corner of Newlinville Road and South First Avenue in Coatesville.
COATESVILLE – As most children are spending their summers at the pool or playing at the park, 8-year-old Keira Ollis is looking for her next...
The Wall That heals comes to Chester Co., July 28
The Wall That Heals, a half-size, mobile version of the VietNam Veterans Memorial, will come to Chester County on July 28.
EAST BRANDYWINE — The Wall That Heals, a 250-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be on display in Chester County from July 28th to 31st at East Brandywine Community Park. Part of a national tour, the replica memorial wall and accompanying mobile education center...
Keystone FCU honors county’s ‘Shining Stars’
Avery Fink of Lionville Elementary.
WEST CHESTER — Keystone Federal Credit Union announces the winners in the Ninth Annual “Shining Star” Awards. The award was created to recognize students who have shown a noticeable improvement in academic performance, extra-curricular involvement, attendance, and classroom conduct throughout the school year.
