Air Force Junior ROTC program cancelled for 2013-2014
Coatesville district’s lack of funding causes Air Force to withdraw support
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – Coatesville Area High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC program will be cancelled for the 2013-2014 school year.
The Air Force decided to cancel the program at the school because the school district could not commit to a two-year position for the instructors.
The decision...
Two armed robbery attempts under investigation
Police said one occurred Wednesday night, another Thursday morning
Two Coatesville residents were the victims of an armed robbery attempt on Virginia Avenue Wednesday at 8:58 p.m., Coatesville Police Officer Jose Colon reported. Police said two black males wearing shirts over their faces assaulted one of the victims with a black- and chrome-colored handgun, causing a minor head injury, before fleeing...
Caln teen held for trial in 1st-degree murder case
19-year-old accused of fatally shooting stepfather on June 10
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Deviane J. Scott, 19, was held for trial on all charges, including first-degree murder, at his preliminary hearing on Wednesday.
A Caln Township teen was held for trial on Wednesday on all charges, including the first-degree murder of his stepfather on June 10.
At the preliminary hearing...
Detective: Cache of drugs found during traffic stop
Coatesville man said to have 7 cell phones, cocaine, marijuana, scale, and cash
On Tuesday at 11:18 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop Kenneth Cole, 35, of Coatesville, on South Eighth Avenue and Olive Street for operating a motor vehicle while under suspension for driving under the influence and possessing an active warrant, Det. Brandon Harris reported. During the arrest, Cole was found to be...
Foundation seeking teen scholarship candidates
Recipients interested in continuing education must have overcome hardship
Foundation established in memory of Billy Bauerschmidt seeks to empower teens who have overcome adversity.
Billy’s Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit set up to empower teens to achieve leadership, personal or educational goals, is seeking scholarship applicants who have overcome a hardship and wish to continue their education.
The...
Pennsylvania American Water announces water and sewer line replacements
Construction has begun for the new systems in Coatesville, S. Coatesville, and Parkesburg
Pennsylvania American Water will install nearly 4,100 feet of new water lines and 700 feet of sewer main lines.
COATESVILLE, Pa. – Pennsylvania American Water announced today the start of construction to install new water and sewer main in the City of Coatesville, South Coatesville Borough and Parkesburg Borough.
Nearly...
Passed-out De. man allegedly turns aggressive
Police said he gave fake ID, slugged corporal, possessed illegal drugs
An effort to check on the well-being of a passed-out male in a vehicle led to fisticuffs and an arrest, Coatesville Cpl. Jeffrey lngemie reported. Police said the incident occurred on Monday at 1:59 a.m. Hilton Matthews Jr. 40, of New Castle, De., who showed signs of intoxication, initially lied about his identity, attempted to...
Police: Bullets strike occupied residence
No injuries reported; information about incident being sought
Investigating a report of gunshots, Coatesville Cpls. Brenden Boyle and Jeffrey Ingemie responded on Sunday at 3:17 p.m. to the 300 block of Charles Street, police said. During the investigation, officers found two rounds had struck a residence that was occupied by several subjects, police said, adding that no one was injured. Police are...
Murderer takes deal to avoid risk of execution
Eric Coxry, convicted of executing Coatesville barber, waives appeal rights
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Eric “Stroda” Coxry agrees to waive his appeal rights in exchange for avoiding the death-penalty phase of his murder conviction.
After ruminating over the weekend about the prosecution’s offer to take the death penalty off the table, a convicted murderer needed...
Don’t write Corbett off just yet
Despite doomsayers — and the work of local GOP legislators — Gov. may just have second act
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Undoubtedly, you’ve seen the headlines (unless of course, you’re a sensible person and have spent the last broiling week or so somewhere with beaches, cool (relatively speaking) breezes and chilled beverages) that Gov. Tom Corbett is likely doomed, will be pushed out...
