Coatesville community mourns passing of Johnson
Paul Johnson
County’s first African-American District Justice, former Coatesville City Council President
12/21/13, 8:40 a.m.: Updates with additional comments
COATESVILLE — Paul Johnson, a member of the Coatesville Area School District School Board, a former City Council member and president and a District Justice — Chester County’s first African-American to hold that post — has died,...
Stewart Huston trust announces fall grant recipients
National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum to get $150,000
Charles L. “Skip” Huston lll (from left), chief operating officer of The Huston Foundation and Stewart Huston Charitable Trust board trustee; Scott G. Huston, executive director of the Stewart Huston Charitable Trust; Eugene Di Orio, past vice-president of the Graystone Society; and Jim Ziegler, executive director of the Graystone...
Area YMCAs offering free holiday tryout
From Dec. 26 to Dec. 31, residents can sample offerings at no charge
The only string attached to this holiday gift is the hope that the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley will be able to attract your patronage, its officials say.
From Dec. 26 to 31, YMCAs in the area will be open to the public for free – just in time to counteract the traditional holiday stress and overeating. Even better: The YMCA...
Coatesville ends skid against Downingtown East, 65-48
Young Cougars can’t stay with powerful Raiders
By Drew Diehl, Correspondent, The Times
UWCHLAN — After back-to-back losses to Chester High School and Reading High School, the Coatesville Red Raiders (2-2, 1-0 Ches Mont National) responded in a big way on Thursday night with a 65-48 victory over Ches Mont foe Downingtown East (2-1, 0-1 Ches Mont National).
“I just told them to keep their heads...
Lewis wants to unite in run for 74th
Seeks broad coalition to support his campaign
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Harry Lewis Jr. addresses supporters Wednesday night in declaring his candidacy for State Representative.
COATESVILLE — Amidst a crowded room filled with supporters, friends, former colleagues and students, Harry Lewis Jr. said Wednesday night it would take a broad coalition supporting him for him to be elected as State...
City Council members emphasize revenue growth for 2014
Landlords question tax hike as Council members say 2014 is year for change
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – Contention between City Council and local landlords continued at Monday night’s meeting, this time because of disagreements over the 37% property tax increase for 2014.
At the beginning of Monday night’s meeting, Council held a public hearing on the 2014 budget. Multiple...
Festive 5k, Christmas Parade bring holiday cheer to city
“Blurred Lines” float, 77-year-old runner, local officials add color
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Parade Grand Marshall Amy Fadool Kane of Comcast Sportsnet waves to the crowd.
COATESVILLE – The holiday season is not simply about presents and songs, turkey and stuffing, or placing wagers on how long Grandpa can stay awake on the couch before he insists he was just resting...
Christmas Tree Lighting sets up family tradition
Collaborative event included visit from Santa, who handed out candy
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – Coatesville continued to get into the swing of the holiday spirit at its Christmas Tree Lighting in Gateway Park on Saturday night.
Organized by Parks and Recreation Commission Head Marie Hess, the event drew police officers, firefighters, and residents. Santa Claus also made...
Roundtable on poverty a start, but more is needed
Until there is a collective will to really address poverty, things won’t get better
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE — With wealth bordering on abundance at times in Chester County, it can be difficult to confront the truth that for many here — arguably far too many — poverty remains a stark reality and a reality that in recent years has gotten worse.
This past week, six state...
Coatesville-area woman dies in early-morning crash
State police said driver lost control of truck with 5 passengers
A 27-year-old Coatesville-area woman died of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash in East Marlborough Township on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 12:37 a.m., said state police from the Avondale barracks in a news release.
Police said Kelly Lynn Parker, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the crash...
