Column: Coming to terms with groundhogs
Or, how this once groundhog-basher has come to terms with the little weather rodent
By Mike McGann, Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com
A groundhog. Typically, they're lousy at predicting the weather and selling lottery tickets.
People get really touchy when it comes to groundhogs.
As you may have read, Puxtawney Phil didn’t see his shadow this morning and we’re looking at six more weeks of winter....
Chaos! High court tosses legislative districts
Legislative leaders unsure of path forward, old districts an option for 2012 elections; new 45th District in limbo
By Mike McGann, Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com
In a stunning move, just as local legislative candidates were beginning to collect signatures to get on the April primary ballot, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court threw out the new legislative districts by a split 4-3 vote Wednesday, kicking...
King Breakfast Group donates $3,000 to Coatesville Youth Initiative
Lloyd Asparagus, Jr. (first from left), Earl Johnson (third from left), Harry Lewis Jr. (fourth from left, also the chairman of the Brandywine Health Foundation’s board of directors) and Cleo Alston (fifth from left, also board of director of the Brandywine Health Foundation) representing the Martin Luther King Breakfast Group, present Chaya Scott, Director of the Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI)...
Red Raiders escape with win as Sherry’s bomb with 3.2 seconds left falls short
Coatesville bench helps erase slow first quarter, to continue undefeated league season By Dave Conard, Sports Editor CoatesvilleTimes.com
Brad Sherry's attempt to tie the game with less than four seconds left fell short as Coatesville emerged with a hard fought win.
MALVERN—With Great Valley trailing 41-38 and having possession of the ball with 1:15 remaining in regulation, it was a for gone...
Maxwell announces run for 45th Seat
Downingtown mayor joins crowded field for new state rep. district
By Mike McGann, Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Downingtown Mayor Josh Maxwell announces Tuesday night that he will run for State Representative in the 45th District.
DOWNINGTOWN — In what might have been the worst-kept secret since Mitt Romney announced his current run for president, borough Mayor Josh Maxwell threw his hat into an increasingly...
Giant turnout for MLK Day of Service
More than 500 attend event at Coatesville High School, organized by students, faculty
By Jamie Richard, Correspondent, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Students volunteer their time to make quilts for the needy.
COATESVILLE – Students and community members came out in full support of the Coatesville Area School District’s Martin Luther King Day of Service, Monday.
The event was held at the Coatesville Area...
Red Raiders defense too much for Vikings
Coatesville second quarter run set the tone as it improves to 5-0 in league play
By Dave Conard Sports, Editor CoatesvilleTimes.com
Red Raiders guard Damien Nixon battles for one of his six boards.
WEST CHESTER — Though out his coaching career Coatesville head coach Jim “Scoggie” Smith knows exactly what he is looking for as he assembles his Red Raiders team readying them to battle through...
CASD brings community together for MLK Day
MLK Day of Service scheduled for Jan. 16
By Jamie Richard, Correspondnent, CoatesvilleTimes.com
CALN – In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dedication to civil service and the pursuit of education, the Caln Area School District will host a Martin Luther King Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 16 at the Coatesville Area High School.
The event is organized by school board member Dr. Tonya Thames...
Local venue cultivates talent
West Chester’s Cozy hookah and cigar bar offers Tuesday night open mic to musicians and performers of all strokes
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Telly Pandel is at the mic at Cozy's in West Chester.
WEST CHESTER — Is this thing on?
When you first walk into Cozy, you’re immediately transported to another world, something out of Casablanca perhaps. Adorned on the walls...
Drainage issues a worry for Caln commissioners
Residents complain about storm drain maintenance
By Jamie Richard, Correspondent, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Caln township secretary Bambi Warren and Township Manager Greg Prowant address resident issues as commissioners Lorrain Tindaro and Josh Young look on, Thursday night.
CALN — Thursday’s Board of Commissioners work session turned into a public forum as community members and representatives came...
