Legacy of longtime city inspiration continues
Three Coatesville graduates to share Gladys Flamer Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship recipients Shakira Lewis (from left), Sydney Coppadge, and Jocelyn Brown pose with Mildred L. Dixon (second from left), president of the Women’s Democratic Club of Chester County (WDCCC) in front of Gladys Flamer’s Merchant Street home in Coatesville.
A year and a half ago, Coatesville lost a burst of sunshine...
Common Core hysteria is testing the limits
While a debate is proper, muddying the waters with lies doesn’t help
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Tuesday night, there’s a big meeting planned at the Kennett Fire Company’s Red Clay Room, to talk about the issues with the proposed Common Core curriculum.
And while there are issues with Common Core, ranging from questions about the nature of the curriculum to who should pay for it, the...
Lincoln U. gets warm welcome to Coatesville
Representatives hope university pushes city to regenerate, inspires youth
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
City Manager Kirby Hudson and Lincoln University Provost Dr. Kenoye Eke cut the ribbon on the steps of Gordon Education Center.
COATESVILLE – Lincoln University administrators, staff, and students, local congregations, and city, county, and state officials gathered at the Gordon Education...
Appellate court to hear argument on charter school
Graystone Academy wants charter reinstated while it appeals revocation
Updated at 7:30 p.m. to include link to Pa. Charter School Appeals Board’s decision
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court has scheduled argument in the long-running case involving Graystone Academy Charter School on Tuesday.
As promised, the charter school appealed the July...
S. Coatesville man gets 25 years in federal prison
Police said 29-year-old supplied cocaine to dealers in West Chester, Coatesville
Adam Scott IV, 29, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for drug-dealing and weapons offenses.
A 29-year-old South Coatesville resident was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in federal prison on drug and weapons charges, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said in a news release.
U.S. District Judge Petrese...
County seeking green-business nominees
Firms involved in eco-friendly practices invited to apply for recognition
Know a business deserving of recognition for its environmentally-friendly practices? The county wants to hear from you.
Retail, manufacturing, small business, corporations and institutions are invited to participate in the “Green Business” award program. The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry and the Chester...
City police respond to report of gunshots
Shell casings found in 200 block of Charles Street Friday morning
Coatesville Police responded to the 200 block of Charles Street on Friday at 3:55 a.m. for a shots-fired complaint, Cpl. Brenden M. Boyle reported. Upon arrival, officers located shell casings, a vehicle that had been struck by a projectile, and possibly two houses that had also been struck. Anyone with any information is asked to contact...
Coatesville Ministers’ Alliance to welcome Lincoln University
Gov. figures, local businesses, students to be present for welcome event
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – The Coatesville Ministers’ Alliance has organized an event to welcome Lincoln University students to Coatesville on Saturday from noon to 6 pm.
The “Welcome Lincoln University” day will be held at Gordon, the same building that will host the university’s classes...
Decorated ex-detective probed over alleged thefts
Search warrants allege Gerald Pawling stole $75,000 from two nonprofits
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A retired Coatesville detective is the focus of attention that differs dramatically from the days when he was applauded for his coaching and mentoring.
Chester County Detectives executed two search warrants at the Caln Township residence of Gerald D. Pawling on July 24 and 25....
70 feet of copper pipe reported stolen from residence
On Tuesday at 6:43 p.m., Cpl. Jonathan Shave responded to the 100 block of South Fifth Avenue for a burglary report, police said. The property owner came to the residence and discovered an unknown actor entered the house and stole approximately 70 feet of copper pipe, police said. The theft is under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact Shave at 610-384-2300.
On Monday at 2:37...
