Op/Ed: Need to end culture of acceptance
Coatesville text message scandal offers opportunity to improve tolerance
By Terence Farrell Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell
Now that a little time has passed and passions have cooled somewhat in the CASD text message scandal, it is worthwhile to consider what went wrong, how healing can occur, and what each of us might do to foster an environment in which...
Harcum College reports record enrollment
Spring classes forming in Coatesville for several majors
Harcum College recently announced record enrollment across all of its Delaware Valley locations, including the City of Coatesville partnership site at the Graystone Mansion.
Recruitment for the Spring 2014 semester is in full swing and will continue through November, a college news release said. Majors available in Coatesville include Early...
Pizza deliveryman reports Stromboli theft
Police said six juveniles who surrounded his car were responsible
On Tuesday at 8:20 p.m. in the 300 block of East Diamond Street, Officer Joseph Norcini was flagged down by a pizza delivery driver, who reported that while making a delivery, he was accosted by six black juveniles, police said. Two of the juveniles stood in front of his car and blocked it, two climbed on the car, and another opened...
Two robberies, one armed, under investigation
Police are asking anyone with information to contact them
On Tuesday at 01:21 a.m., Officer Miguel A. Ortiz was dispatched to the unit block of North Third Avenue for a strong-arm robbery report, police said. The victim said she was assaulted by an unknown male wearing all dark clothing who demanded her wallet, police said. The suspect was described as a dark-skinned, clean-shaven black aged 18 to...
City woman charged with assault, burglary
Police said she and others broke into home, injured resident on Sunday evening
Coatesville Police were dispatched to the 900 block of Lumber Street at 7:44 p.m. on Sunday for an assault and burglary complaint, Coatesville Cpl. Brenden M. Boyle reported. The victim, who received medical treatment at the scene for a contusion to her ‘forehead and a cut on her lip, said several actors forced their...
Page-turning used book sale set for weekend
For 10th year, Reeceville Elementary to offer wide selection of reading, computer materials
Students from Reeceville Elementary hope the public will support the school’s 10th annual used-book sale, a fund-raiser that benefits enrichment programs at the school.
Celebrating 10 years of educational recycling, the Reeceville Elementary School Used Book Sale will be held Friday and Saturday, organizers...
County marks week for mental-health awareness
Annual national observance offers time to learn about local resources
To mark National Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) – held the first full week in October for more than two decades - Chester County Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (MHIDD) is working to increase awareness and understanding among all residents, a county news release said.
The observance, which...
Attorney calls for Romaniello, Ellison to be ousted
Rep. for Hawa claims he was forced to ignore orders from DA
Acting Coatesville Area School District Superintendent Angelo Romaniello (right) is facing allegations that he countermanded directives from Chester Couynty District Attorney Tom Hogan to keep the school district’s computer system locked down, pending an investigation.
Updated, 7:30 p.m.: adds comments from school district, attorney...
Coatesville beats Shanahan in clash of undefeateds, 37-13
Visitors control Eagles’ deadly passing game, find consistency in Flamer
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Shanahan’s Matt Evans pursues Coatesville’s Isaiah Flamer. With Daquan Worley out, Flamer stepped up to provide consistent running yards.
DOWNINGTOWN – When two undefeated teams meet, often victory is not just a matter of making the big plays but stopping the opposition’s...
Man in custody; city officer shot in leg
Police said 43-year-old Coatesville resident was driving drunk when he resisted arrest
Updated at 12:10 p.m. with defendant’s bail
A Coatesville police officer investigating a hit-and-run accident was shot in the leg Saturday night, and a 43-year-old city resident who was allegedly driving drunk was taken into custody, Coatesville Det. Kevin Campbell reported.
Officers were called to the area...
