Coatesville man, 22, fatally shot this morning
Police are asking anyone with information to contact them
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A 22-year-old Coatesville man was fatally shot this morning in the 700 block of Merchant Street, said Chester County District Attorney
A makeshift memorial sits in front of the home where a 22-year-old Coatesville man was fatally shot.
Tom Hogan.
Hogan said the shooting occurred at approximately...
Mixed reaction to health care ruling
Democrats praise, Republicans pan Supreme Court ruling; health care providers hopeful law will improve care and access
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Local elected officials, political candidates and party leaders in Chester County all had varied opinions about Thursday’s U.S. Supreme Court Decision upholding the vast majority of the Affordable Care Act — President Barack Obama’s signature...
Auto dealership racing to assist nonprofit
‘Car-B-Que’ will donate funds to Coatesville Youth Initiative
A Thorndale car dealer has discovered an ideal vehicle geared to attract auto fans and help a community organization at the same time.
Rocky Pirrone’s Boss Hydro is one of the vehicles that will be featured at the “Car-B-Que.”
Del Auto Group in Thorndale is sponsoring the Second Annual “Car-B-Que” to benefit...
Alleged drug dealer displayed guns, bear skulls
Police said 20-year-old Caln resident wanted to create an intimidating presence
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The search warrant executed at a Caln Township residence in February produced the usual accoutrements of suspected drug-dealing: scales, baggies, a safe, rolls of cash worth more than $5,000, weapons, and 11 ounces of marijuana with a street value of about $2,500.
Andrew...
Coatesville welcomes displaced Graystone students
District forms outreach program for displaced Graystone Academy students
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE –Middle school-age students left high and dry by the sudden decision by Greystone Academy to drop grades 6 through 8 will be warmly welcomed by the Coatesville Area School District, which is planning an aggressive effort to bring the roughly 100 displaced students into the...
Hero Plaque program honors fallen trooper
More than a hundred gather to pay tribute, unveil permanent memorial
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The widow of a state trooper killed in the line of duty in 1985 already had compelling evidence that members of the Avondale barracks had not forgotten her husband.
A bronze plaque commemorates the service of Pennsylvania State Trooper John J. Brown, who worked in the Avondale barracks.
This...
Harmony Street proposal generates discord, confusion
Council rejected an ordinance to make the street one-way but approved a grant application to fund it
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville resident Mike Zuratt receives congratulations on his proclamation from Officer Rodger Ollis, who heads the Community Policing Committee.
COATESVILLE – Although harmony dominated last night’s City Council meeting, some of it was in...
City extends invitation to ‘Celebrate Coatesville’
Full day of activities planned around the Chesco Grand Prix
The city is inviting residents and visitors to “Celebrate Coatesville” on Sunday.
“Celebrate Coatesville” is offering activities that complement the Chesco Grand Prix, which will hit the city on Sunday.
A variety of activities is planned in conjunction with the Chesco Grand Prix, an annual festival that celebrates cycling,...
Coatesville Farmers Market growing by the week
Vendors offering a diverse assortment of local produce, specialty goods
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times
Residents shop for produce from local vendors during a recent Coatesville Farmers Market, which has run every Saturday since June 9.
Blueberries to kohlrabi, German black bread studded with oats and pumpkin seeds to Morning Mojo coffee – it’s all available at the Coatesville Farmers...
Column: Lincoln University is nice but retail stores in Coatesville are essential
Making Harmony a one-way street will hurt merchants, police response
By James Pitcherella, Guest Columnist, The Times
Harmony & 3rd Avenue looking west from the Chester County Intermediate Unit parking lot. A proposal before City Council would make the road a one-way street.
Why make another street one way and make it more difficult for retail stores that tough it out in Coatesville?
I believe...
