Pawling’s late pick-6 keeps Coatesville undefeated

Defensive struggle culminates with 72-yard interception return with :06 left By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Daquan Worley rushes to the outside for a short gain. Both teams were content to run the ball and keep possession throughout the night. WEST CHESTER – Even in a matchup where both teams hold each other to short gains nearly all night and every yard seems like a struggle, one play...

State senator to switch into handyman mode

Dinniman, staff will assist Good Works, Inc. to improve city home A Good Works Inc. crew works on one of its many home-improvment projects for low-income residents in Chester County. State Sen. Andy Dinniman and his staff will assist Good Works Inc., a nonprofit committed to improving the living conditions of the county’s low-income families, on Saturday in Coatesville. From 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.,...

Landlords claim city increased fees while decreasing services

Group feels city created gratuitous fees; Council says they must cover costs By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times COATESVILLE – A group of landlords voiced grievances about City Council’s electrical, plumbing, and rental fee increases at Monday night’s City Council meeting. With some more than doubling this past January, the landlords also believe that services have decreased. “The primary...

Democrats to host ladies-night with women candidates

The Women’s Democratic Club of Chester County is hosting a gender-specific opportunity to interact with potential voters – and female candidates – on Oct. 26 at the Courtyard Marriott. Titled “Meet & Greet for Dem Diva’s Candidates: A Lady’s Walk,” this casual, free event will start at 6:30 p.m. and will feature a silent auction.  All Democratic women candidates are welcome from...

Coatesville celebrates 56-7 homecoming blowout

Through wind and rain, Raiders’ running backs carry team to victory By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Daquan Worley cuts across the field en route to a 66-yard touchdown. Coatesville’s committee of running backs has been unstoppable all year. Photo by Justine Newman CALN – Some games, not only does one team look stronger on paper, but it also benefits from the lucky bounces –...

Police: Foot pursuit yields suspected cocaine, weapon

19-year-old Coatesville man faces multiple charges On Thursday at 1:45, Coatesville Police Cpl. Jonathan Shave observed a man who matched the description of an actor involved in an earlier robbery and stopped Sheron J. Purnell, 19, of Coatesville, after a brief foot pursuit, police said. Purnell was found to be in possession of several bags of suspected cocaine and a CZ52 7.62-caliber firearm, police...

Pa. National Guard celebrates opening of Readiness Center

Sadsbury Township facility to serve as home base for Coatesville unit Pa. National Guard representatives celebrate the opening of a new Readiness Center in Sadsbury Township. After nearly a year and a half of construction, Pennsylvania Army National Guard officials on Thursday celebrated the opening of a new Readiness Center in Coatesville, a $9.7 million facility borne out of the transformation of...

26-year-old city man convicted of rape

Jury took about 2 hours to find Coatesville resident guilty of Ash Park assault By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Desean M. Thompson, 26, was convicted of rape Wednesday night by a Chester County Court jury. A Chester County jury convicted a 26-year-old Coatesville man Wednesday night of rape in connection with an early-morning attack on Aug. 6, 2012, in Ash Park. After slightly more...

Coatesville man describes assault by two teens

Police said attack occurred in 300 block of Diamond Alley A 37-year-old Coatesville man was attacked by two juveniles as he was walking eastbound in the 300 block of Diamond Alley on Sunday, Coatesville Police Officer Joe Thompson reported. The victim told police that he fought off the attackers and ran east, but they followed him, assaulting him again before fleeing, police said. The suspects were...

Driver collides with cow on Rt. 340 in West Caln

Impact caused moderate injury to motorist, disabling damage to car, state police said  A collision with a cow ended badly for a 34-year-old driver in West Caln Township, said state police from the Embreeville barracks. Police said Taurino S. Flores-Martinez, 34, of Coatesville, was traveling west on Rt. 340, east of Ash Road, on Friday at 5:45 a.m., and had insufficient time to react to a cow traveling...