Farmers Market continues healthful growth spurt

Two new vendors will be featured this Saturday The Coatesville Farmers Market continues its growth spurt – not unlike the summer squash ripening in local fields and gardens. In fact, next week the market plans to capitalize on that bounty by hosting a Zucchini 500: Turn your own zucchini into a racecar or construct one at the market. This Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the market welcomes two...

Phila. man convicted of 1st-degree murder in city slaying

Jury must now decide whether to impose death penalty Updated at 6 p.m.  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Eric Coxry was convicted of first-degree murder for the slaying of Jonas L. “Sonny” Suber on Oct. 21, 2006. After more than 10 hours of deliberations over two days, the jury in the capital murder case against Eric “Stroda” Coxry delivered its verdict early Friday afternoon:...

D.A.: Coatesville teen surrenders to authorities

Da’Quan Gray, 17, of Coatesville, turned himself in to police in connection with an early-morning shooting Tuesday that left the victim with a gunshot wound in the leg. 17-year-old is accused of shooting man in leg Tuesday morning Updated at  5:30 p.m. with surrender information Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said the search for 17-year-old Da’Quan Gray, who is accused of shooting...

Murder jury to resume deliberations Friday

Phila. man could receive death penalty for 2006 hit on Coatesville barber By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Eric Coxry, 35, of Philadelphia, is accused of gunning down a Coatesville barber in 2006 for money. After the jury in the capital murder case against Eric “Stroda” Coxry had been deliberating for nearly seven hours, Chester County Judge David F. Bortner dismissed it for the...

Search for ‘armed, dangerous’ teen continues

Police say he shot 21-year-old man in leg Tuesday morning Police are searching for Da’Quan Gray, 17, of Coatesville, who is accused of attempted homicide, stemming from a Tuesday morning shooting. Police said they are still seeking 17-year-old Da’Quan Gray, accused of shooting a 21-year-old man a little after midnight on Tuesday in the 100 block of Strode Avenue. The victim, who was not...

Chamber touts benefits of social capital

Local businesses can benefit from giving back to the community By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Claudia Hellebush, (right) the President of the United Way of Chester County and Brian Parsons, the Senior Vice President, Products, of West Chester-based Communications Test Design discuss the benefits of businesses giving back to the community, Wednesday. COATESVILLE — Is it possible to get something...

Coatesville woman cited for pit bull’s attack

Police said dog jumped fence twice, biting a German shepherd  Coatesville Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Union Street on Tuesday at 11:25 a.m. for an animal complaint, Officer Carmen Mollichella reported. Upon investigation, officers determined that a pit bull owned by Tina L. Ambroziak jumped the fence in her yard and attacked a 4-year-old German shepherd; the pit bull was removed from...

Hines appointed new Coatesville Rotary president

District Justice, South Coatesville native takes lead in organization New Coatesville Rotary President Gregory V. Hines. COATESVILLE – The Rotary Club of Coatesville has appointed Gregory V. Hines, Magisterial District Judge, as the new Club President for the 2013 – 2014 year.  Grover Koon, 2011-2012 past President and the new Rotary 7450 District Governor, presented Hines to attendees and congratulated...

What is sustainability?

It depends on how you look at it, but it can mean many different things By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times One of the more recent movements to gain momentum in popular culture is the idea of sustainability as a guiding principle. Many businesses, community organizations, and government agencies are beginning to have thoughtful conversations about how to create sustainability or to use sustainable...

Studio eager to showcase students’ creativity

Artwork displays scheduled in two venues, classes still available Art Partners Studio has a wide assortment of classes available this summer. There’s always art aplenty at Art Partners Studio, which wants to remind residents that it’s not too late to take advantage of summer classes. And for those who prefer to admire the work of others, the studio is displaying students’ work every Friday through...