State police: Drunk driver killed motorcyclist
Coatesville man, 22, accused of causing fatal crash on Rt. 322
A 22-year-old Coatesville man is behind bars, accused of driving drunk on Rt. 322 on Friday night and killing a motorcyclist in a head-on collision, said state police from the Embreeville barracks.
Police said Antonio Ortiz was traveling westbound in the eastbound lane in a 1999 Ford Mustang, “passing multiple vehicles and driving erratically”...
Burke’s game-ending pick seals 14-7 victory for Coatesville
Coatesville, Downingtown East renew rivalry with another Ches-Mont classic
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Tyler Burke celebrates his last second interception as his teammates rush the field.
CALN – In rivalry games, records, rankings, statistics—all the measurables of high school football can be thrown out the window, and mental toughness can decide the outcome of a match.
Such was the...
Harcum College reports record enrollment
Spring classes forming in Coatesville for several majors
Harcum College recently announced record enrollment across all of its Delaware Valley locations, including the City of Coatesville partnership site at the Graystone Mansion.
Recruitment for the Spring 2014 semester is in full swing and will continue through November, a college news release said. Majors available in Coatesville include Early...
Page-turning used book sale set for weekend
For 10th year, Reeceville Elementary to offer wide selection of reading, computer materials
Students from Reeceville Elementary hope the public will support the school’s 10th annual used-book sale, a fund-raiser that benefits enrichment programs at the school.
Celebrating 10 years of educational recycling, the Reeceville Elementary School Used Book Sale will be held Friday and Saturday, organizers...
First Niagara helps build community – and homes
Financial group donates $50k to Habitat for Humanity, works at Cambria Terrace
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
First Niagara employees Susan Hernandez and Lindsay Schaub discuss how to paint a ceiling without dripping. Wednesday was Schaub’s first time painting a ceiling.
COATESVILLE – First Niagara Financial Group announced a $50,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity on Wednesday.
The...
Lincoln improves ranking in magazine analysis
University moved up seven places from last year, officials said
The Lincoln University, which now offers courses in Coatesville, improved its rating in the annual assessment done by U.S. News and World Report magazine.
The Lincoln University ranked among the top 20 for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), advancing seven places from last year, according to U.S. News & World Report’s...
Residents urged to branch out, donate blood
10 trees will be planted for every pint collected at Lenfest Center
The Red Cross blood drive will take place on Oct. 3 in the new Lenfest Center in Newlin Township. Pre-registration is requested.
Giving help to others and giving back to nature will be possible simultaneously on Oct. 3, when the Lenfest Center hosts a Red Cross blood drive.
For every pint of blood collected – and research shows...
Coatesville’s stifling defense makes up for offense’s mistakes
Turnovers keep game close, running backs step up for 27-14 Coatesville win
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Daquan Worley rushes down the sideline after breaking through the defense. Coatesville stuck with the middle run all night, gaining small chunks for long drives.
CALN – Whether talking about high-level professionals or high school student-athletes, good teams make mistakes. Being a...
City police: One attack is followed by another
Victim said one of his assailants came back for second round
On Monday at 6:55 p.m., Coatesville Police responded to a disturbance in progress in the 800 block of East Diamond Street, Officer Jose Colon reported. Upon arrival, officers learned that Arrister Taltoan, 57, and Marquis Taltoan, both of Coatesville, had punched and kicked a man, who sustained injuries his face and head, police said. Arrister...
Who would steal city playground equipment?
That question is being investigated by Coatesville officials
Updated at 6:50 p.m. with police comment
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
City officials are seeking information about whoever stole the slides and ramp from this playground assembly behind the Gordon Elementary Center.
A Scrooge has thwarted the efforts of a group of Good Samaritans to rescue some unused playground equipment...
