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...
In Modena’s MoGreena, a night for an art arena
Second Annual Harvest Art Party to be held Wednesday
The ServiceCorps crew takes a moment to relax after finishing an ambitious wall mural that features selected Waste Oil Recyclers’ employees as “superheroes.”
The hip, art-friendly, eco-minded Modena enclave known as MoGreena is inviting the public to attend its Second Annual Harvest Art Party on Wednesday from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
The...
D.A.s stress high price of ignoring early education
Prosecutors urge funding increases for pre-kindergarten programs
Speaking at Wednesday’s news conference were Cumberland County District Attorney David J. Freed (from left), Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan, Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman, Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams; and Delaware County District Attorney John Whelan.
Stressing that paying for early...
Community accuses CASD of racism, intimidation, ableism
Legal expert tells NAACP panel that district has highest expulsion rate in Pa.
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Connie Mohn, Director of Advocacy for the Arc of Chester County tells panel members of her struggles with the district. Facing the audience are Levi Wingard (from left), Solomon Hunter Jr., and James. S. Tupitza
COATESVILLE – During times of controversy, with accusations flying...
Creating a sense of community through collaboration
Working together can build more than success
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
In this article we will explore the concept of creating community in the hopes of achieving a greater sense of connection and sustainability. As with any goal, we need to start with the end in mind. To do so, we must first define what it is that we are after.
Community is defined as a feeling of fellowship with others,...
Chief: House fire under control in 20 minutes
Olive Street blaze believed to be accidental
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Firefighters responded to the 500 block of Olive Street Tuesday night for a blaze that was brought under control in about 20 minutes, said Coatesville Interim Fire Chief Jim Lentz.
Heavy smoke coming from the first floor of a three-story dwelling in the 500 block of Olive Street greeted city firefighters...
