Hogan: CASD board, Ellison may be ‘obstructing’ investigation
Calls for hiring of independent counsel, legal billing records to be turned over
Updated at 11 p.m. with CASD statement
Updated, 5:20 p.m., 10/22 with Rhoads & Sinon statement
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
WEST CHESTER — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said Monday that the Coatesville Area School District Board of Education and its solicitor may be actively obstructing an ongoing...
Pa. to observe Teen Driver Safety Week
Officials hope to raise awareness about need to reverse youth fatality statistics
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has conducted extensive research on teen driving safety, and has compiled a website with information for teens and parents.
From 2008 to 2012, 103,002 crashes involving at least one 16- to 19-year old driver occurred in Pennsylvania, resulting in 851 fatalities. Of those crashes,...
Pulling out stops for school-bus safety
Police, PennDOT, school districts to participate in annual awareness initiative
A first-place student drawing illustrates the importance of school bus safety.
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The red lights on the school bus were flashing and its arm was extended when a truck blew right past it on West Lincoln Highway in Valley Township recently.
Unfortunately for the driver, Valley...
Hall of Famers honored for multiple contributions
They spoke of city’s impact on them, how they hope to reciprocate
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Marty Eggleston recognizes those who helped him achieve as his grandson stands by his side.
WEST CALN – Individually, achievements are markers of progress, feats to be marveled. But in the context of a community, achievements take on a sense of pride. A record is not just a statistic,...
City police: Fleeing suspect taken into custody
Coatesville man with warrants ended up with new escape, drug charges
At 9:19 a.m. on Friday, Coatesville Police Cpls. Jonathan Shave and Ken Michels observed Glenn Merritt walking in the 100 block of Strode Avenue, police said. Police said they wanted to take Merritt into custody on four domestic-relations bench warrants and probation violations, but Merritt apparently had other ideas and ran. His...
PennDOT: Roadwork scheduled in Sadsbury, Coatesville
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants residents to be aware of possible traffic delays as work continues on area road projects the week of Oct. 21-25.
Crack-sealing will be done on Business U.S. 30 in both directions in Sadsbury Township this week. Lane closures will occur between Old Wilmington Rd. and Rt. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
PECO Energy will work...
Pawling’s late pick-6 keeps Coatesville undefeated
Defensive struggle culminates with 72-yard interception return with :06 left
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Daquan Worley rushes to the outside for a short gain. Both teams were content to run the ball and keep possession throughout the night.
WEST CHESTER – Even in a matchup where both teams hold each other to short gains nearly all night and every yard seems like a struggle, one play...
State senator to switch into handyman mode
Dinniman, staff will assist Good Works, Inc. to improve city home
A Good Works Inc. crew works on one of its many home-improvment projects for low-income residents in Chester County.
State Sen. Andy Dinniman and his staff will assist Good Works Inc., a nonprofit committed to improving the living conditions of the county’s low-income families, on Saturday in Coatesville.
From 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.,...
Police seeking ‘dangerous,’ armed home-invader
He allegedly accosted woman at knifepoint, fled after struggle
Coatesville Police said they are hoping someone can identify this armed home-invader.
On Thursday at 9:10 a.m., Coatesville Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Marquis Drive for a burglary in progress, Det. Shawn Dowds reported. Officers arrived to find the residence door open with obvious signs of a struggle inside, police said....
Coatesville woman charged with arson attempt
Police said she threw lit candle through home’s window
A 32-year-old Coatesville woman was charged with attempted arson and related offenses after police responded to the unit block of Woodland Avenue on Wednesday at 11:59 a.m., Coatesville Police Officer Carmen Mollichella reported. The victim said lsha Shabazz had come onto the property, lit a candle, and threw it at the front window, police...
