After blasting gender barriers, a new challenge
Sheriff tapped to serve on state Commission for Women
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Special to CoatesvilleTimes.com
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn "Bunny" Welsh was selected by Gov. Tom Corbett to serve on the Pennsylvania Commission for Women.
PENNSBURY — Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh said she received a phone call a couple of weeks ago that both honored and humbled her.
She...
PennDOT: Steer clear of traffic troublespots
Line-painting and bridge detours may slow travel
Line-painting trucks, lane restrictions, and lane closures are among the potential traffic-jammers on tap for area residents, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.
The agency said slow-moving painting vehicles will be working throughout the county from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. next week. In addition, PennDOT identified the...
Police report drunken, combative misbehavior
Incidents ranging from a domestic assault to impaired driving were reported today by state police from the Embreeville barracks.
On Wednesday, police said they responded to the intersection of Marshallton Thorndale and Telegraph Roads for a two-vehicle crash. Police said a teenage driver from Downingtown, who was not identified due to age, was traveling westbound on Telegraph Road in a 1998 Toyota...
Hundreds praise county’s Pocopson Home
Privatization, other options to be considered in an attempt to stem recent financial losses
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Special to CoatesvilleTimes.com
Residents packed the Chester County Commissioners' boardroom to voice support for keeping the Pocopson Home county-operated.
WEST CHESTER — In its early years, the Pocopson Home served as a point of profit – as well as pride – for Chester...
Fallen officers to be remembered, May 10
Brass plaques honor the nine fallen police officers, killed in the line of duty, in Chester County, near the old county courthouse.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County’s nine fallen police officers range from two members of the Kennett Square force who were fatally ambushed in 1972 by a key operative in the notorious Johnston Brothers gang to the sheriff fatally struck by a milk-delivery train on...
Kites to take flight in Coatesville
Kite enthusiasts get ready to fly during last year's Kite Day in Coatesville.
COATESVILLE — Kites – as well as spirits – are expected to soar Saturday as the city celebrates its second annual Kite Day.
The free event will be held at the Millview Apartment Homes’ playground at the corner of of Coronet and Victoria Drives and starts at 11 a.m. About 40 kites will be available...
Coatesville tracksters hit the infield with the USA Olympic Athletes
USA runner Natash Hastings was just one of many great USA and world Olympians to compete at the 118th Penn Relays
Red Raiders represent their school proudly at 1118th Penn Relays By Dave Conard SportsEditor, CoatesvilleTimes.com
PHILADELPHIA—In the 118 years of the Penn Relays there have been some very interesting Saturday moments and this year was no exception.
Red Raiders ninth graders snag silver at Penn Relays
Coatesville boy’s and girl’s will compete today at the 118th Penn Relays By Dave Conard Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com
PHILADELPHIA—Every April the very best in track and field make their way to historic Franklin Field to compete in one of the grandest stages in the world, the Penn Relays. Over the first two days of the country’s oldest and one of a kind relay carnival,...
Coatesville girls qualify for Penn Relays Saturday championship races in two events
Red Raiders make impact felt at Penn Relays By Dave Conard Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com
PHILADELPHIA—Coatesville set the bar early on Thursday as the 4 x 100 led by Helen Adams won their heat, qualifying the Red Raiders for the Tri-State championships to be held on Saturday at 1:55 in event 466 at the 118th Penn Relays.
Red Raiders win heat with time of 48.73 at Penn Relays
Coatesville 4 x 100 finishes in top 20 in the country at Franklin Field By Dave Conard Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Zhane Williams, Layanna Austin, Kenya Woodall and anchor Helen Adams ran the 4 x 100 for Coatesville
PHILADELPHIA– The Coatesville ladies 4 x 100 won their heat at the 118th running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field.
The relay team of Zhane Williams, Layanna...
