CHAMPS! Coatesville grabs District 1 title
Explosive offense led by Hunt, Worley take Red Raiders to first district title since 1992
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN – Often, football can be a game of two halves. Two teams can start a game going blow for blow, matching each other’s touchdowns and staying relatively even for one half, only for a team to seize momentum, score, and dominate the second on the way to victory.
Such...
County to observe World AIDS Day
Residents reminded to take advantage of free testing
The Chester County Health Department offers free, confidential HIV testing at the Government Services Center.
In conjunction with World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, Chester County officials are urging residents to take advantage of opportunities for confidential, free testing.
The Chester County Health Department is partnering with Family Services of Chester...
Coatesville school board OKs deal with Lincoln U.
University branch to open in former Gorden Elementary School building
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – In its meeting on Tuesday night, the Coatesville Area School Board voted unanimously to allow Lincoln University to lease the Gordon Facility (formerly Gordon Elementary School).
The agreement will also give Coatesville Area School District students, faculty, and their family members...
Hibernia Mansion gets decked out for holidays
A view of last year’s Hibernia Mansion tour illustrates the festive attention to detail.
This year’s annual Candlelight Tour will take cue from Hollywood
Scenes from 11 classic holiday movies will be represented in Hibernia Mansion this holiday season, under the glow of candlelight, during the Friends of Hibernia’s annual Candlelight Tours.
“White Christmas”, “Scrooge” and “How...
City uses trust fund to avoid tax hike
$8.8 million preliminary budget includes $1.5 million infusion from reserves
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Longtime Coatesville resident Ron Suber questions City Council about its dire financial straits.
Coatesville City Council approved an $8.8 million preliminary budget Monday night, but not before amending it to eliminate a tax hike.
“I do not want to see a millage increase,”...
Meals on Wheels partners with Concordville Subaru
‘Share The Love’ event will help feed local seniors
WEST CHESTER – Meals on Wheels of Chester County announced it has partnered with Concordville Subaru (Route 202 in Concordville, just south of U.S.-1 in Chadds Ford) this holiday season to fight senior hunger.
Meals on Wheels of Chester County will be at Concordville Subaru at various times during the campaign period to provide information...
Coatesville one win from District 1 title
Red Raiders stomp Neshaminy, 63-28, for ninth straight win
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
WINNERS! Coatesville is just one win from the PIAA AAAA District One title, after thrashing Neshaminy, 63-28, Friday night.
CALN — In high school football, good teams make subtle adjustments to eke out wins in times of adversity. Great teams impose their will.
The Coatesville Red Raiders fell into...
Coatesville congregation feasts on giving back
Thanksgiving outreach attracts assistance from police, city government
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville City Manager Kirby Hudson (left) prepares to serve a Thanksgiving dinner at the Jubilee Christian Center. To his right is Councilman Jarrell Brazzle.
Seventeen years ago, a Coatesville pastor visiting the city’s Community Center heard a homeless person ask for change...
Friendship Elementary 2nd-graders learn spirit of giving
Teachers Emily Vogt (top row from left), Megan McConaghy, and Nadine Borton show off the blankets with some of their creators: Yair Millan-Flores (bottom, from left), Ariyanah Alford, Darla Copeland, Adrian Romero, Russell Boyle, and Hailey Helton.
Thanksgiving lesson generates blankets for Hurricane Sandy victims
A two-day Thanksgiving lesson evolved into an outreach project for Hurricane Sandy...
Students’ donations produce winning streaks of color
Rainbow Elementary echoes its name as teachers dye their hair for good cause
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Led by Principal Cliff Maloney (back, right), the faculty at Rainbow Elementary shows off an array of colorful hairdos.
It was a day to dye for as rainbow hair reigned supreme at – you guessed it – Rainbow Elementary School.
Little more than a week ago, Principal Cliff...
