Driver collides with cow on Rt. 340 in West Caln
Impact caused moderate injury to motorist, disabling damage to car, state police said
A collision with a cow ended badly for a 34-year-old driver in West Caln Township, said state police from the Embreeville barracks.
Police said Taurino S. Flores-Martinez, 34, of Coatesville, was traveling west on Rt. 340, east of Ash Road, on Friday at 5:45 a.m., and had insufficient time to react to a cow traveling...
Playground volunteers being sought for Tuesday
Help needed to carry equipment from Gordon Education Center to Ash Park
Assistance is being sought to help a volunteer crew move playground equipment across the street on Tuesday morning.
An effort to rescue some unused playground equipment – an initiative that’s had its share of ups and downs – will culminate on Tuesday at 9 a.m., said Marie Hess, who heads the city’s Park and Recreation...
PennDOT: Crack-sealing planned on U.S. 30 Bypass
Intermittent lane closures will occur at Rt. 82
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants residents to be aware of possible traffic delays as a result of area road projects scheduled this week.
Crews will be working to seal cracks on the U.S. 30 Bypass in both directions in Sadsbury Township and the City of Coatesville. Intermittent lane closure will be required at Rt. 82 from...
State police: Traffic stop leads to DUI arrest
Troopers said 37-year-old Coatesville man was under influence of alcohol
On Friday, a traffic stop on the eastbound U.S. 30 Bypass at Rt. 113 led to drunken-driving charges, state police from the Embreeville barracks said. Police said Stephen W. Aaronson, 37, of Coatesville, was detained for a traffic violation and determined to be under the influence of alcohol, police said.
Michael S. Stokes, 31,...
State police: Drunk driver killed motorcyclist
Coatesville man, 22, accused of causing fatal crash on Rt. 322
A 22-year-old Coatesville man is behind bars, accused of driving drunk on Rt. 322 on Friday night and killing a motorcyclist in a head-on collision, said state police from the Embreeville barracks.
Police said Antonio Ortiz was traveling westbound in the eastbound lane in a 1999 Ford Mustang, “passing multiple vehicles and driving erratically”...
Burke’s game-ending pick seals 14-7 victory for Coatesville
Coatesville, Downingtown East renew rivalry with another Ches-Mont classic
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Tyler Burke celebrates his last second interception as his teammates rush the field.
CALN – In rivalry games, records, rankings, statistics—all the measurables of high school football can be thrown out the window, and mental toughness can decide the outcome of a match.
Such was the...
Is there hope for a pension fix in the legislature?
New proposal could form framework for at least a partial fix
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Is it possible that a small glimmer of hope toward finding a real, workable solution to public pension mess is inching forward in the state legislature?
As you’re probably aware, spiking contributions to state worker and teachers’ pension funds have hamstrung the state and local school districts,...
Residents march in protest of CASD decisions
Public, politicians call for action as attorneys continue sparring
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Protestors gather on the steps of the Benner Administration Building. Many called for the resignation of the entire school board in response to recent events.
COATESVILLE – Chanting “the board must go!” a group of about 50 citizens marched from Ash Park to the Benner Administration Building...
Police: Cell phone stolen from library patron
Identity of youth who grabbed it and fled is being sought
On Wednesday at 5:34 p.m., Coatesville Police were dispatched to the Coatesville Library in the 500 block of East Lincoln Highway, for a theft, Officer Kirt Guyer reported. Upon investigation, officers learned that an unknown juvenile grabbed a Motorola Razor Maxx cell phone from a table directly next to its owner and fled through the front...
Remnants of tropical storm may threaten area
County could get gusty winds, heavy rains late Monday
Tropical Storm Karen may make a name for herself in Chester County late Monday night into Tuesday, weather forecasters have warned.
Although the evolution of the system remains uncertain, remnants of the storm could bring gusty winds and as much as two inches of rain to Chester County. As a result, officials suggest that its tentative threat...
