Camp runs gamut from zip-lining to scuba-diving
Weeklong state-police program features myriad activities for Chester County youth
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
About 100 young participants experienced Chester County’s 2012 Camp Cadet program, held this year at Camp Saginaw in New London Township.
On Friday, a group of 100 young people proudly passed muster as the 2012 Chester County Camp Cadet hosted its graduation ceremony.
The...
Library hopes to whet appetites for its programs
“Pints Between the Pages,” a fund-raiser to support the Coatesville Library, will be held Sept. 15.
Fund-raising event will pair cuisine, beer to benefit operations
In a time of ubiquitous budget cuts, the Coatesville Library invites residents to raise a glass – or several – to support its valuable operations and programs.
On Sept. 15, the library is hosting “Pints Between the Pages,”...
Living History: Washington and Valley Forge
By Gene Pisasale, special to The Times
Carl Closs, who has portrayed George Washington for the last 15 years and for many in the area is now the living embodiment of the founding father, is seen with the statue of the general and first president of the United States at Valley Forge
A name immediately recognizable by every American, Valley Forge will be linked forever with our struggle for independence....
Attorney general: Drug ring operated in Coatesville area
Three local men among 25 defendants charged by statewide investigating grand jury
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Michael Warren of Thorndale is accused of redistributing drugs for the organization’s kingpin.
Three Coatesville-area men are among 25 defendants linked to the trafficking of prescription pills, cocaine and marijuana in the greater Philadelphia area, including university...
City rose giveaway is a tribute to giving spirit
Owners of Coatesville Flower Shop offer roses, ask people to share with 11 others, to honor daughter’s memory
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Greg DePedro, owner of the Coatesville Flower Shop, surrounded by roses that will be given out for free Thursday, with one condition: those getting the dozen roses, must keep only one, and then pass the others onto 11 other people. The rose giveaway,...
W. Caln seeks meeting over ambulance deal
Wants to talk to W. Brandywine about cost sharing
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times
While West Caln would like West Brandywine to pay its share of fuel costs for the Westwood EMT unit stationed in Wagontown, West Brandywine supervisors say they are unwilling to renegotiate the deal which expires at the end of the year.
WEST BRANDYWINE – Thursday’s board of supervisor’s meeting featured...
Alleged pistol-whipping ‘Pumpkin’ faces new charges
Search warrant leads to drug offenses against reputed gang leader, authorities said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
William C. “Pumpkin” Shockley Jr., already jailed on robbery, aggravated assault and witness intimidation charges, now faces drug-dealing offenses, authorities said.
A reputed street-gang leader known as “Pumpkin” – jailed earlier this month for...
Teen summer program wins heartfelt, rave reviews
Participants effusive in praise for Coatesville Youth Initiative’s ServiceCorps
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
ServiceCorps graduates Ron Jay Jones (left) and Noah Willett linger after the ceremony for protracted farewells.
The teen’s former bosses could barely believe what they were reading: The boy who had just excelled during an eight-week job at the Brandywine YMCA...
Fighting the silent enemy on the grid iron
Base line testing for concussions has given trainers an extra tool.
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, Coatesvilletimes.com
WEST CHESTER–No matter what sport an adolescent chooses to participate in, football, baseball, soccer, hockey, basketball and even gymnastics, it seems that parents are all in the same boat when it comes to their primary concern when allowing their child to participate...
Red Raiders’ in the ‘Hunt’ as season looms
Coatesville senior makes the list of top 30 signal callers in Southeastern Pennsylvania
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, Unionville Times
Red raiders Emmit Hunt will have some big shoes to fill this season for Coatesville
COATESVILLE–It could be a year to look forward to as District One and Southeastern Pennsylvania boast some great signal callers- Here’s our list of the 30 to watch.
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