C-MAC time! Kennedy walk off blast lifts Red Raiders to 5-4 win

Coatesville rallied from a two run hole to claim a huge Ches-Mont win By Dave Conard Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com   Coatesville sophomore left hander Brian Brown has the composure of a veteran COATESVILLE—Call it a hunch, a spine tingle, intuition or what ever other descriptive term they use these days for coaches and the feeling that they some times get in their belly just before something...

Byerly’s solo shot not enough to overcome 6-run inning

Coatesville battled only to fall short 8-6 in Ches-Mont League softball action By Dave Conard Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com   Red Raiders right hander Haley London kept the visitors in the game, preventing an extra base hit EAST MARLBOROUGH—Coatesville head coach Wendy Ford said it best, following a disappointing 8-6 loss to Unionville Monday. “We did not play our best game here today,”...

Rally supports slain teen

Coatesville comes out to support Travon Martin By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com Coatesville City Council Vice President Joseph Hamrick addresses crowd alongside council member C. Arvilla Hunt and the Rev. Floyd Narcisse. COATESVILLE – “Equal protection under the law.” That was the motto for Saturday’s rally in Coatesville held in honor of slain Fla. teen Trayvon Martin. ...

Dinniman denounces Corbett schools cuts

State Sen. Andrew Dinniman HARRISBURG – State Senator Andy Dinniman decried the proposed slashing of state funds for higher education at a rally this on the Capitol steps attended by hundreds of students from West Chester University and Pennsylvania’s 13 other state universities. Dinniman, (D-19, who represents various loca communities in the Coatesville area) said the governor’s proposal to...

School board poised to build new middle schools

CASB votes to hold public hearing for new Brandywine middle schools; Caln Elementary, old middle schools to be closed By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com COATESVILLE – After much discussion and deliberation, the Coatesville Area School Board unanimously voted to continue the planning of two new middle schools at their meeting Tuesday. The board’s vote only scheduled a public hearing...

Coatesville to hold rally for slain teen, Martin

Saturday rally in support of Trayvon Martin, killed in Fla., attendees asked to wear ‘hoodies’ By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com Those attending Saturday's rally in honor of Trayvan Martin are asked to wear hoodies. COATESVILLE – The Coatesville City Council unanimously voted to approve a request to hold a rally in honor of a slain Florida teen this Saturday. The...

Red Raiders, fight but drop quarter final to Clippers

Chester remains unbeaten after helping Coatesville exit state quarter finals  By Dave Conard Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com Kriston Miller has been sensational through out the state playoffs NORRISTOWN—Despite all of the x’s and o’s, hours spent in then gym running suicides and countless time preparing the execution of a game plan, when it comes right down to it basketball is still a game...

Caln residents concerned about police force

After recent events, worries expressed about whether department is large enough to handle current needs By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com Commissioner Josh Young presents his proposal while President Vincent Rose and Commissioner Lorraine Tindaro look on. CALN –After a series of events in recent weeks in the township, some residents are expressing concerns that the township’s...

East Fallowfield debates ATV ordinance

Supervisors express concerns over whether ordinance is needed By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com Board Chairman Christopher Makely and Board Vice-Chairman Christopher Amentas review township business. EAST FALLOWFIELD – Last week’s Board of Supervisors work session featured the examination of a potential ordinance on dirt bikes and other recreational vehicles. The ordinance is...

Red Raiders reach “Elite Eight” with win over Braves

Coatesville has earned a chance to knock off the defending champs on Saturday By Dave Conard Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com NORRISTOWN–It’s a case of good news, bad news for the Red Raiders following their 61-52 PIAA class AAAA state playoff win over District 12 two seed John Bartram High School. First the good news, Coatesville (25-6) which came into the state bracket as the seventh seed...