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...
Reforestation effort branches out to East Fallowfield
Volunteers will join forces to plant trees that will improve water quality
Trees will be planted Oct. 26 in East Fallowfield, part of a sweeping reforestation initiative by the Brandywine Conservancy.
In a far-reaching reforestation effort, community volunteers will help the Brandywine Conservancy plant 2,800 trees in Chester County this month alone.
The plantings will bring the conservancy up to...
Como set damaging tone for Coatesville schools
Racism, sexism apparently coexisted with nepotism, favoritism
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The now-infamous cell phone – which allegedly spewed vile sexist and racist text messages – may have set the tone for the administration of disgraced former Coatesville Superintendent Richard W. Como: When it rang, those within earshot heard the theme from “The Godfather.”
Interviews...
Grand jury issues subpoenas in CASD probe
Panel seeking testimony from at least 2 district employees
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Acting Superintendent Angelo Romaniello (front) listens during Tuesday night’s school board meeting. Behind him is attorney Robert J. Donatoni.
The District Attorney’s investigation into possible improprieties in the Coatesville Area School District will now receive the benefits of...
