State police make 4 recent drunken-driving arrests
Speeding, careless driving blamed for two traffic accidents
State police from the Embreeville barracks made four drunken-driving arrests in the first two weeks of February in the greater Coatesville area.
Raymond Lyons, 59, of Coatesville, was stopped on the Rt. 30 Bypass, west of Rt. 322 in Caln Township, police said. Linda Sue Escobedo, 48, of Kinzers, was cited on Feb. 10 at 12:30 a.m. on...
Coatesville hoping to avert ‘cat-astrophic’ event
City manager: Rising feral feline population becoming problematic
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville City Manager Kirby Hudson said he is fielding an increasing number of complaints about the city’s rising feral cat population.
Coatesville City Council heard mostly good news at its Monday night meeting – with the exception of some nagging traffic issues and a looming...
Smoke detectors alert city residents to fire
Firefighters responded to a one-alarm blaze Monday morning in the unit block of East Chestnut Street.
Blaze reportedly brought under control in less than 15 minutes
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A one-alarm fire Monday morning displaced 11 residents, but no one was injured, said Coatesville Acting Fire Chief Jim Lentz.
Lentz said smoke detectors alerted the occupants...
Scholarship benefit exudes Coatesville power
All-star cast delivers can-do message to appreciative crowd
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Diana Robinson Lewis checks in with her mother, Doris Spann (right), and her aunt, Elsie Spann (left), before the start of the program.
She rubbed elbows in a meat locker with Sylvester Stallone in “Rocky,” received mentoring from Regis Philbin in Hollywood, hobnobbed with Oprah on prime-time,...
Driving under influence blamed for fatal crash
Coatesville man, 22, faces multiple charges in passenger’s death
James P. Wilkins IV is accused of driving under the influence and causing an accident that killed one of his two passengers, Claude Norris, 22, on New Year’s Day.
A 22-year-old Coatesville man was driving under the influence of alcohol and a controlled substance on New Year’s Day when he crashed his vehicle – a collision...
Coatesville falls to Henderson, 44-36
Shots just won’t fall as Red Raiders drop season finale
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Zaria Reeves attempts a difficult shot under pressure. For the most part, Coatesville played a complete offense and was able to open up driving lanes.
CALN – A team can run its offense efficiently, distribute the ball, and make the right drives, press on defense, force turnovers, and grab rebounds,...
Cocaine-trafficker gets 15- to 30-year prison term
Coatesville man, 25, dispensed more than 14,000 doses weekly, authorities said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Phillip DiMatteo, 25, of Coatesville, received a 15- to 30-year prison sentence for trafficking in cocaine.
The lure of cash – an estimated $35,000 in profits per week – proved too powerful to deter a 25-year-old Coatesville man, despite a previous drug-dealing...
7th annual Rebecca Lukens honoree announced
Coatesville activist lauded for mirroring maverick female industrialist
Community leader Regina Horton Lewis will be honored on March 21 for exhibiting the positive qualities of Rebecca Lukens.
A Coatesville community leader has been chosen as the recipient of the Seventh Annual Rebecca Lukens Award.
Established by the Graystone Society’s National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum to honor individuals...
Drawing on youthful insight for giant student mural
Through collaborative art project, teens envision city of light
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Pedra Jennings, 17, poses in front of a section of the mural depicting Coateville’s dark side, as seen through a group of teenagers.
The striking image seems out of place in a former church, where a bevy of adolescents have gathered after school, initially engaging in playful banter....
Planned Parenthood announces new office hours
Coatesville facility will now be open Fridays for appointments, walk-ins
The Coatesville Center for Community Health, home to six agencies dedicated to the health and well-being of families, is announcing new office hours for Planned Parenthood.
Beginning Feb. 1, its Coatesville office will be open on Fridays for appointments and walk-ins. The new hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11a.m....
