City police: One attack is followed by another
Victim said one of his assailants came back for second round
On Monday at 6:55 p.m., Coatesville Police responded to a disturbance in progress in the 800 block of East Diamond Street, Officer Jose Colon reported. Upon arrival, officers learned that Arrister Taltoan, 57, and Marquis Taltoan, both of Coatesville, had punched and kicked a man, who sustained injuries his face and head, police said. Arrister...
Don’t overlook the need for rest and recovery
A few easy steps to help recharge your mind and body
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
School has started, the days are getting shorter and cooler, and the summer months are slowly winding down. For many people, this means the beginning of a busy time of year that doesn’t slow down until the summer months return once again. With this in mind, I want to discuss a very important concept...
Workshops to unravel mysteries of expungement
Free sessions aim to help eligible participants clear criminal records
The Coatesville Center for Community Life (CCCL) will hold a series of Expungement and Pardon Workshops this fall, presented by Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP).
The two-workshops, conducted by a LASP attorney, explain the process of clearing a person’s legal record, which is often a barrier to employment. Anyone...
Who would steal city playground equipment?
That question is being investigated by Coatesville officials
Updated at 6:50 p.m. with police comment
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
City officials are seeking information about whoever stole the slides and ramp from this playground assembly behind the Gordon Elementary Center.
A Scrooge has thwarted the efforts of a group of Good Samaritans to rescue some unused playground equipment...
School board: D.A.’s probe precludes comments
Parents, taxpayers air grievances as CASD remains silent on personnel matters
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Liz Muirhead tells the board that administrators must be held responsible for their actions. “We’ve made the mistake in the past, allowing administrators to depart with their reputations intact when they should have been held accountable,” she said.
CALN – In an...
City to use trust-fund money to attract businesses
Council hopes to draw people from area to downtown Coatesville
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – City Council approved the use of trust-fund money to improve the downtown area at Monday night’s meeting.
With $7.5 million available, the first plan of action is to set up a fund to help business owners repaint buildings in order to adhere with the city’s new color palette...
Cold case in Coatesville ends with arrest
Police said they found alleged trespasser taking refrigerator apart
On Sunday at 3:01 p.m., after police had been called to the 200 block of Dulles Drive for a trespassing complaint, they found Walter Teel, 39, of Coatesville, inside a residence taking apart a refrigerator, Cpl. Jeffrey Ingemie reported. Teel, who did not have permission to be there, was cited for criminal mischief to the refrigerator...
Good Samaritans staging city playground rescue
Unused equipment at Gordon Education Center will be moved to Ash Park
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
This unused playground equipment behind the Gordon Education Center is about to be rescued and relocated to Ash Park so it can be used by city children.
Whether it’s an arson scourge or school-district turmoil, crises always seem to generate the indomitable Coatesville spirit...
Coatesville to hold memorial 9/11 program
Keynote speaker will be former three-star Admiral Joseph Sestak
A Steel Workers’ Memorial is under construction near the National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum in Coatesville. Photo by Robert O. Williams.
Former three-star Admiral Joseph Sestak will keynote this year’s “Coatesville Remembers 9/11” memorial, a free program designed to honor those who lost or risked their lives...
This week’s road projects include utility installation
PennDOT says crews will be working on Lincoln Highway at 11th Ave. in Coatesville
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants residents to be aware of possible traffic delays as a result of area road projects this week.
On Thursday and Friday, crews will be working on Horseshoe Pike maintenance in West Brandywine Township. Lane restrictions will be in effect from Rt. 82 to the Lancaster...
