West Caln neighborhoods to get new water lines
Pa. American says project will remedy historic contamination
To replace the water systems serving two West Caln Township mobile home parks and a campground near the site of historic contamination, Pennsylvania American Water announced Monday the start of installation of new water lines.
Pennsylvania American Water said it will build the approximately $450,000 pipeline to extend water service from its...
Police: Armed-robbery suspect in custody
City officers on routine patrol made contact with 19-year-old
While on routine patrol on Friday at 11:41 p.m., Coatesville Officers Joe Thompson and Joe Woulfe made contact with Tremayne Styer, 19, of Coatesville, who was wanted for an armed robbery on Wednesday. Styer was taken into custody and held for arraignment. After failed to post $15,000 cash bail, Styer was transported to Chester County Prison...
Democrats to host ladies-night with women candidates
The Women’s Democratic Club of Chester County is hosting a gender-specific opportunity to interact with potential voters – and female candidates – on Oct. 26 at the Courtyard Marriott.
Titled “Meet & Greet for Dem Diva’s Candidates: A Lady’s Walk,” this casual, free event will start at 6:30 p.m. and will feature a silent auction. All Democratic women candidates are welcome from...
Luminaries to shine light on after-school care
Brandywine YMCA to participate in national observance
Two girls from the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley after-school program proudly display the luminary bags they created for the National initiative, “Lights on Afterschool.” This year’s event will take place on Thursday.
Hundreds of children in Brandywine Valley afterschool programs will be decorating luminaries, which will be put on display...
Art Watch: Katee Boyle
The art of visual storytelling
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Katee Boyle is a local painter who describes herself as a “visual storyteller.” Though born and raised in Chadds Ford, Katee spent much of her adult life as a student and artist in New York. This week’s local art watch focuses on some of the recent images that Katee has been working on.
Katee received her BFA with honor...
Intermediate Unit chosen to lead superintendent search
CASD board says it wants ‘to cast as wide a net as possible’
The Coatesville Area School Board will engage the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) to lead the district’s search for a new superintendent, Board President Neil Campbell said Saturday in a news release.
Board representatives and staff will meet with CCIU leaders on Oct. 22, to outline a selection process. “We are pleased...
Coatesville celebrates 56-7 homecoming blowout
Through wind and rain, Raiders’ running backs carry team to victory
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Daquan Worley cuts across the field en route to a 66-yard touchdown. Coatesville’s committee of running backs has been unstoppable all year. Photo by Justine Newman
CALN – Some games, not only does one team look stronger on paper, but it also benefits from the lucky bounces –...
Police: Foot pursuit yields suspected cocaine, weapon
19-year-old Coatesville man faces multiple charges
On Thursday at 1:45, Coatesville Police Cpl. Jonathan Shave observed a man who matched the description of an actor involved in an earlier robbery and stopped Sheron J. Purnell, 19, of Coatesville, after a brief foot pursuit, police said. Purnell was found to be in possession of several bags of suspected cocaine and a CZ52 7.62-caliber firearm, police...
Health, education resources key in juvenile justice
Experts discuss ways to promote rehabilitation, avoid recidivism
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Rob Manriquez and Isaiah Heverly share their stories of being in the juvenile justice system.
COATESVILLE – Especially in Pennsylvania, where more adults are serving life sentences for crimes committed as juveniles than in any other state, alternative punishments must be implemented to keep...
Pa. National Guard celebrates opening of Readiness Center
Sadsbury Township facility to serve as home base for Coatesville unit
Pa. National Guard representatives celebrate the opening of a new Readiness Center in Sadsbury Township.
After nearly a year and a half of construction, Pennsylvania Army National Guard officials on Thursday celebrated the opening of a new Readiness Center in Coatesville, a $9.7 million facility borne out of the transformation of...
