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...

Red Raiders hit the ground running in state playoffs, win in OT

Coatesville got back to Red Raiders basketball advancing to the PIAA second round By Dave Conard Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com Tymier Miller hit two clitch free throws with .01 left in regulation. BETHLEHEM—Through out their tear through the Ches-Mont league schedule this season, Coatesville had established them selves as one of the teams to beat when it came time to “lace em up” in the...

W. Brandywine residents voice concerns

Ordinance on property inspection questioned as too invasive; supervisors agree to limit scope By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com WEST BRANDYWINE – Residents spoke out in protest of a real estate ordinance at Thursday’s board of supervisors meeting. The ordinance was brought to public attention at last month’s board of supervisors meeting.  As part of the International Property...

HOW SWEET IT IS!! Boykin headed to Chocolatetown, USA

Coatesville sophomore keeps break out season going as he pursues PIAA gold  By Dave Conard Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com Coateville sophomore Mike Boykin has a chance to claim the Red Raiders first state gold in recent memory HERSHEY—Coatesville sophomore Mike Boykin continued to wield the hot hand as he blew through the Pennsylvania Southeastern Regional tournament held this weekend at Oxford...

Coatesville will need to play team ball as state playoffs start.

Red Raiders look to capture early season momentum as they pursue PIAA title By Dave Conard Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com Coatesville team brand of basketball has propelled them into the state tourney COATESVILLE—The Red Raiders rebounded from their unexpected PIAA District One class AAAA consolation round loss to Souderton by getting back to Coatesville team basketball by beating Central Bucks...

Barrels on the Brandywine kicks off this weekend

March is a local wine lovers dream, as events at seven local wineries offer fun, food and music Starting this weekend, local wine lovers will quite literally be able to get their fill of the best in local vintages, as the ninth annual Barrels on the Brandywine kicks off. The wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail in will be holding their annual “Barrels on the Brandywine” event every Saturday...

Red Raiders take on the district elite at LaSalle

Full slate scheduled for Friday at LaSalle University By Dave Conard Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com The Coatesville girl's 200 relay team showed their team solidarity with their pre race atire PHILADELPIA—The first round of the PIAA District One championships were held at LaSalle University on Thursday with hundreds of the states best swimmers competing for a state championship berth. Below...

School board dispels Caln closure rumors

District says no decision on fate of elementary school has been made yet By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com Parents expressed concerns that Caln Elementary School might be closed to help the coatesville Area School District close a $6 million budget gap. COATESVILLE – Several concerned parents and residents spoke out at the Coatesville Area School Board meeting Tuesday to address...

Giant gas coming to Caln

Former Shell station to reopen as part of supermarket chain’s fuel outlets By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com Giant plans to open a new gas retail outlet at the site of a closed Shell station in Thorndale. CALN –It should be a little easier for township residents to fuel up and maybe even save a few dollars, depending where they buy their food — with a new Giant gas station...