CASD elementary schools prepare for blitz – of books
Eagles’ ‘Story Man’ will read to second-grade classes
Thanks in part to the Philadelphia Eagles, a book blitz will occur on Tuesday, Dec. 17, in the Coatesville Area School District.
The Eagles Book Mobile will visit three elementary schools. The event is sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) and Coatesville Area School District, a PSEA news release said.
Every...
Art Watch: Glasslight
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s ArtWatch focuses on the beautiful hand blown glass work of Glasslight Studios in St. Peters Pennsylvania. Joel Bless found his passion for glass back in the 1970s when he was a student at Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of American Craftsmen. From the start, he was drawn to making lighting art , which won many awards and was exhibited...
For ex-NFL star, funding tumor research comes from heart
Garo Yepremian seeking support for foundation honoring daughter-in-law
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Between 100,000 and 170,000 people across the country will be diagnosed with a primary or metastatic brain tumor this year, according to the American Brain Tumor Association.
Reversing that disturbing statistic has been the goal of Garo Yepremian, a former NFL star and Avondale...
Area YMCAs offering free holiday tryout
From Dec. 26 to Dec. 31, residents can sample offerings at no charge
The only string attached to this holiday gift is the hope that the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley will be able to attract your patronage, its officials say.
From Dec. 26 to 31, YMCAs in the area will be open to the public for free – just in time to counteract the traditional holiday stress and overeating. Even better: The YMCA...
City police: Convicted felon resists arrest during traffic stop
32-year-old male has to be physically removed from vehicle, officer says
A routine traffic stop of a vehicle at First Avenue and Wagontown Road on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 1:56 p.m led to multiple charges for a 32-year-old Coatesville resident, Coatesville Police Officer Joe Thompson reported. An investigation indicated Timothy H. Degezelle was a convicted felon with a firearm, police said. Degezelle...
From start to finish, ‘Shop with a Cop’ proves a blast
Collaborative, community-involved event draws rave reviews
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville Cpl. Jonathan Shave offers assistance to his shopper at the price-checker. Behind him, Det. Kevin Campbell waits for his turn.
Throngs of unsuspecting customers grabbed parking spaces and shopping carts to brave the bustling crowd at Walmart on Saturday morning, oblivious to the...
PennDOT: Sweeping to continue on U.S. 30 Bypass
Work will result in intermittent lane closures this week
Area roadwork has been scheduled this week, said an announcement on Friday, Dec. 13, from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). PennDOT wants motorists to be mindful of possible delays.
Crews will continue to do maintenance sweeping on the westbound U.S. 30 Bypass in Caln and Valley Townships. The work, which will result in...
City’s history helps feed into 2013 Christmas season
Band, residents, carolers help celebrate Coatesville past, present, and future
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
South Brandywine students sing Christmas carols, giving the night a sense of festivity.
COATESVILLE – The National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum held its annual Holiday Open House on Saturday night in the Lukens National Historic District.
Candles illuminated First Ave. as The...
Ellison is out and so is the Tea Party
One — the former Democratic power-broker — knows he’s done, the other is oblivious
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
As we head into the holiday season — and hopefully, a couple of weeks of relative quiet — a few notes and thoughts on local political stuff and other news items.
Maybe the topline item this morning is that James Ellison is out at Rhoads & Sinon — meaning he will no...
City police: Fifth – and final – robbery suspect apprehended
Coatesville 17-year-old taken into custody Friday night
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The fifth and final suspect in a string of robberies and assaults that plagued Coatesville last month has been apprehended, Coatesville Police said.
Culminating a month-long investigation, Jose Salva, 17, of Coatesville, was taken into custody on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 6:45 p.m., on multiple robbery...
