Coatesville murderer gets rare death sentence
Jury imposed penalty for fatal shooting, dismemberment of 16-year-old
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Laquanta Chapman received the death penalty for the murder of Aaron Turner.
The Coatesville man convicted last week of fatally shooting his 16-year-old neighbor, dismembering the body with a chainsaw, and stuffing the carnage into garbage bags, remained impassive as he was sentenced...
Cultivating gratitude
Remembering the things you are thankful for can make you healthier and happier
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
During this season of Thanksgiving, it’s the perfect time to pause and recognize all that we can be grateful for. In just a few weeks, many families will sit down around a Thanksgiving day feast and count their blessings one by one. In doing so, each person has an opportunity...
Coatesville hires Johnson as new police chief
City council votes 6-0 in favor of Philadelphia deputy police commissioner
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times
The Coatesville City Council voted unanimously, Tuesday night to hire Stephen T. Johnson (inset) as the city’s new police chief.
COATESVILLE – The city’s long and winding search for a police chief ended last night when city council voted to appoint Deputy Commissioner Stephen...
Reeceville students collect food for the hungry
Reeceville Elementary School student Michael McVeigh saved his own chore money to buy and entire shopping cart full of food for local needy families — so they can have a good Thanksgiving meal. Students at the school donated more than 1,100 food items for local food cupboards as part of “Operation Thanksgiving.”
‘Operation Thanksgiving’ collects 1,100 items for local food...
Convicted Coatesville murderer to fight for life
Penalty phase of death-penalty case begins tomorrow
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Laquanta Chapman was convicted Friday of fatally shooting, dismembering 16-year-old Aaron Turner.
A Coatesville man will begin fighting for his life tomorrow in Chester County Court.
Laquanta Chapman, 33, was convicted of first-degree murder Friday in connection with the fatal shooting and chainsaw...
Worley too much for Indians
Junior tailback powers Coatesville to playoff win
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Coatesville’s Jaquan Worley attempts to elude Unionville’s Stephen Lange during Friday night’s playoff game. Worely, a junior, rushed for 228 yards to power the Red Raiders to a playoff win. Jim Gill photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH –After a season in which Coatesville had become famous for an explosive...
Coatesville overpowers Unionville, 38-21
Worley’s 228 yards too much for Indians in playoff battle
Coatesville’s Daquan Worley breaks away from Unionville defenders, Friday night. Worley’s 229 yards rushing led the Red Raiders to a PIAA District One playoff win over the Indians, 38-21. Jim Gill photo.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Talent tells. It shows up on the stat sheet and most importantly, it shows...
Three Embreeville troopers receive state award
They were cited for their efforts to combat drunken-driving
Three troopers from the Embreeville barracks were honored for their efforts to combat drunken-driving.
Three troopers from the Embreeville barracks were among 56 statewide honored recently for their efforts to combat drunken-driving.
Troopers Jason M. Trupp, Duane Winchester, and Zachary Fronk received the “2012 DUI Top Gun Awards” last...
GOP turns back Democratic tide locally
Republicans hold all nine Chester County state house seats, Romney wins narrow victory
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Among Tuesday’s legislative winners in Chester County, from top left: State Sen. Andrew Dinniman (D-19), State Sen. Dominic Pieleggi (R-9), from middle left: State Rep. Tim Hennessey (R-26), State Rep. John Lawrence (R-13), State Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160), from left left, State...
Continuing fruits of girl’s labors to fight cancer
Lemon Run, an offshoot of Alex’s Lemonade Stand, mobilizes community
Flanked by Jay and Liz Scott, Troy Davis (center) of Coatesville, pledges support to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
The legacy of the plucky girl who famously turned a lemon into lemonade will continue Sunday as runners and walkers from the five-county area and beyond assemble to battle childhood cancer.
Alex’s Lemonade...
