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...

Connolly drops 30, Red Raiders into consolation round

Souderton senior has career night at Coatesville’s expense  By Dave Conard Sports Editor, CoatevilleTimes.com It was one of those night's for coach Smith and his Coatesville squad COATESVILLE—In preparing for their District One class AAAA match up with Souderton, the Red Raiders may have overlooked one detail when analyzing the Indians attack, how to account for 6’ 5” senior Ryan Connolly. Connolly...

Jordan and Gordon ready to stake claim to district gold for Red Raiders

Coatesville swimmers will look to make an impact in this week’s District One meet By David Conard Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com Coatesville senior Steve Brown will be battling in the Butterfly and breaststroke at LaSalle Univerity PHILADELPHIA—It’s that time of year again, as people everywhere start to think about spring and begin looking forward to planning day trips to the city, days...

Op-Ed: block grants would allow commissioners to effectively use funds

By Terence Farrell and Ryan Costello, Chester County Commissioners Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell and Ryan Costello During Governor Tom Corbett’s recent budget address, he suggested a change in the way funds for human services are distributed and allowed to be utilized by county commissioners. As Chester County Commissioners, we endorse this concept and urge the Pennsylvania legislature...

Boykin captures district title with 5-2 win

Sophomore duo of Stephens and Boykin setting the tone for Red Raiders future  By Dave Conard  Sports Editor  CoatesvilleTimes.com Red Raiders Mike Boykin tossed Ken Smith to the mat in the 220-pound final UPPER PROVIDENCE—It’s been a pretty good year so far for Coatesville sophomore Mike Boykin and judging from Saturday’s action, it’s only a glimpse of what is to come for the Red Raiders...

Boykin battles his way into championship match tonight!

Coatesville 220-pounder wins three in a row to reach finals By Dave Conard Sports Editor,CoatesvilleTime.com Mike Boykin fought off an injury in the second period to battle back and win his semi final match UPPER PROVIDENCE– Mike Boykin fought off an injury and recorded back to 3-1 wins over West Chester Rustin junior Matt Lamberjack and West Chester East senior Brendon Vaikell respectively to...

Sectional champion Boykin leads Red Raiders into District One South meet

Coatesville will be sending three wrestlers into the fray along with 30 other teams at Spring-Ford  By Dave Conard  Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com Matt Brownback battled his way to a fourth place finish for the Red Raiders ROYERSFORD—The Red Raiders will be sending a three-man contingent to Spring-Ford High School on Friday to compete in the PIAA District One AAA South championships. More...

Valley looks at sewer ordinance

Supervisors discuss state mandate to inspect septic By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com Board Chairwoman Partice Proctor, Board Supervisor Arlin Yoder and Board Supervisor Yolanda Beattie review township matters. VALLEY – Township supervisors grappled Tuesday with concerns about state mandates requiring the township inspect residential septic systems — something not currently...

“Ladder boys” lift Coatesville to win over Penn Wood, claim state berth

Red Raiders junior Emmett Hunt bombs lead way to the state tourney with win over Patriots  By Dave Conard  Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com Coatesville junior Emmett Hunt hits one of his (3) three pointers as he led the Red Raiders to a district win. COATESVILLE—Every team has them, you know, those guys that bust it everyday in practice, never complain about playing and no matter what happens...

Real estate ordinance sparks debate in W. Brandywine

Inspection role questioned; new full-time police officer sworn in By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com A West Brandywine supervisor is questioning the role of township inspections in real estate transactions. WEST BRANDYWINE – The proper role of local government was central to discussions about real estate inspections in the township, and whether it was proper to have such a role,...