West defeats Coatesville 24-7 for ChesMont Championship
Red Raiders unable to establish offense in final game of regular season
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN – In football, success means not just doing a few things well but being able to change the game plan and find yards even when the initial plan does not work.
Coatesville could not adjust to Downingtown West’s stifling defense or option running game, losing 24-7 in Friday...
Offense, defense, special teams score in 42-20 Coatesville win
Coatesville remains undefeated to earn chance for Ches-Mont title next week
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Tyler Burke makes a first quarter sack. Burke, who has been Coatesville’s best defensive player all year, went on to return an interception for a touchdown.
CALN – To be a team means not just relying on one player to do all the work. It means having multiple threats that can...
PennDOT: Roadwork scheduled in Sadsbury, Coatesville
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants residents to be aware of possible traffic delays as work continues on area road projects the week of Oct. 21-25.
Crack-sealing will be done on Business U.S. 30 in both directions in Sadsbury Township this week. Lane closures will occur between Old Wilmington Rd. and Rt. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
PECO Energy will work...
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...
