Screaming men interrupt city residents’ sleep

Police said officers took two males into custody in separate incidents A complaint about a screaming man led Coatesville police to the 100 block of South Fourth Avenue on Wednesday at 2:55 a.m., Officer Brenden Boyle reported. Upon arrival, officers could hear William Wise, 48, of Coatesville, loudly yelling and cursing outside of a residence, police said. Wise, who had a strong odor of alcoholic beverages...

Coatesville can’t find hits on senior night, giving Shanahan 4-1 win

Red Raiders fail to produce offense against Eagles’ productive small ball By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Coatesville celebrated senior night on Tuesday with pictures of the seniors along the first base line. CALN – Some nights, especially against lesser opponents, it seems like a team is waiting for the offense to arrive, for the hit that sparks the bats so they can rally past the...

New initiatives turning rescues into cherished pets

Adoption is Chester County SPCA’s goal; until then, add Mozart and spritz of vanilla By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Michele Amendola (left), kennel coordinator at the Chester County SPCA, and Carin Ford, a board member, show off a Doberman pinscher puppy that they hope will be a short-time guest at the facility. The Doberman pinscher puppies yelped gleefully when a visitor...

County extending helping hand for career transition

Program aims to assist qualified unemployed, underemployed residents A program designed to assist people in or approaching career transition will be held Friday at the Penn State Great Valley campus from 8:30 a.m. until noon, a county news release said. “Job Search and You”  will provide career assistance through the Managing Your Career Transition conferences provided by Penn State Great...

Coatesville man with active warrants get new charge

Police said he had drugs in his possession when he was stopped A Coatesville man detained for a traffic stop at 1:11 a.m. on Monday in the 200 block of East Chestnut Street ended up in the custody of constables, Cpl. Ken Michels reported. Police said they determined not only that Morris A. Ellis, 26, had three outstanding warrants, but also that he was in possession of marijuana, leading to another...

Galer Estate wins 10 medals in wine competitions

Local winery has now won 46 medals just since 2011; 2011 Chardonnay wins gold Just some of the Galer Estate medal-winning wines on display. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery in just won 10 medals in international and national blinded wine competitions in the Finger Lakes, N.Y. and Sonoma, Ca., bringing its total to 46 prestigious medal awards since 2011, the first year of...

Lincoln University branch to open in Gordon Building Aug. 15

Campus to work with community, offer courses in business says president By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times COATESVILLE – Lincoln University’s President Dr. Robert R. Jennings announced official plans for Lincoln University during Monday night’s City Council meeting. Already accepting applications, Jennings said the Gordon campus will open Aug 15. Fall semester will offer undergraduate...

Disturbance call spurs public drunkenness citation

Police said inebriated Coatesville resident, 25, posed danger to himself or others  A disturbance call led to a public intoxication citation on Sunday at 1:32 a.m., Officer Carmen Mollichella reported. Upon making contact with Michael Morales, 25, of Coatesville, in the area of North Fourth Avenue and Diamond Street, the officer determined that Morales was intoxicated to a point where he was a danger...

Growth spurt happening on multiple levels in Modena

Energy Independence Day festival expanding – along with Mogreena Garden Project By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times The creative folks in Modena who turned recycling into a successful business venture have taken the same approach to celebrations: Expand and innovate. On Sunday, Waste Oil Recyclers will host its Fifth Annual Energy Independence Day at its four-acre complex in the...

Free programs aim to lift bodies, spirits

 Organizations collaborating to improve residents’ health The Coatesville Center for Community Health is involved in two upcoming programs to improve residents’ well-being. Two new free programs in Coatesville are designed to improve the health of mind and body. On Wednesday, May 22, the Coatesville Center for Community Health, 1001 E. Lincoln Highway, will host a Free Women’s Health...