Donato enters guilty plea, pays back $15K to CASD

James Donato in an undated file photo. The first chapter to close in the Coatesville Area School District’s texting/fund diversion scandal came Monday when former Coatesville Area High School Athletic Director James Donato pleaded guilty to charges of diverting district funds and violating the state ethics law and agreed to make some $15,000 in restitution to the school district. Appearing before...

Caln police seek knife-wielding robber

CALN — Township police are seeking a knife-wielding robber who victimized a township resident outside of their Jennifer Drive home, Late Monday. Police say they are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on June 20 at about 10 p.m. in the 300 block of Jennifer Drive. The victim was approached by a suspect wielding a knife who had been hidden in bushes outside of the victim’s residence. The...

Man sought in newest Coatesville shooting

Dashawn London COATESVILLE — Police are seeking whereabouts of Dashawn London whom authorities say shot another city man last week through his Olive Street front door. The was the second shooting incident in the city this week. A city man, Jay Jackson, was shot in the leg following a dispute on June 13. It is the third shooting in less than a month, as three men were wounded by an exchange of gun...

What To Do: Nothing beats a summer fair

Also: Lots to do with Dad this Fathers’ Day By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Summer kicks off in the area June 21, when St. Joseph’s Church in Downingtown holds its annual Community Festival. Summertime has arrived and warm weather agendas are usually filled with fun events — especially festivals and country fairs. The attraction of a summer fair is timeless. The glow of...

On Stage: Celebrating 20 years of Riverdance

Also: Fillmore rocks out with busy schedule this weekend By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The 20th year of Riverdance is celebrated at The Kimmel Center now through June 19. Photo by Jack Hardin. Like most weekends during the summer months, the schedule of live entertainment in the area this weekend features a cornucopia of acts and shows. There is something that can please almost any taste. One...

Two sought in Coatesville shooting

Alfred Hogue, left and Kervin Crawford are being sought by Coatesville Police in relation to a shooting early Monday on Coates Street. COATESVILLE — Police are seeking two men believed to have been involved in the shooting of a teen early Monday on Coates Street. Jay Jackson, 19, was apparently shot in the leg following a dispute with two men sometime around 2 a.m. Monday. Police responded to the...

Don’t offer your ‘thoughts and prayers’

Accept the reality of mass shootings: this is what you wanted By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Don’t bother sharing your “thoughts and prayers.” The truth is, the slaughter of 49 innocent people in Orlando Sunday is exactly what you chose. Just as you chose the slaughter in Charleston, Sandy Hook, Aurora and dozens more. You also choose the shootings in Coatesville which of late seem to be...

Lewis holds community forum on safety in Coatesville schools

More than 15o people pack Coatesville’s City Hall for meeting By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times Over 150 Coatesville residents including parents, teachers, school board members and district administrators attended COATESVILLE – Over 150 residents of the Coatesville Area School District, including City Council members, parents, teachers, principals, school board members and district...

Coatesville celebrates Class of 2016 in 138th commencement

Graduates reminded their education does not stop here The class of 2016 at Coatesville Area Senior High School graduated under bright, sunny skies at the 138th commencement Thursday. By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times CALN – The Coatesville Area Senior High School held its 138th commencement under perfectly bright, sunny skies at the Coatesville Memorial Stadium – Red Raider Field...

What To Do: Weaving around the world

Also: Gilbert & Sullivan come to Longwood Gardens By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Camphill World Wide Weave Exhibition comes to Historic Yellow Springs this weekend. For the next few weeks, Historic Yellow Springs (Art School Road, Chester Springs, 610-827-7414, www.yellowsprings.org) is hosting a special event — a very special event — called Camphill World Wide Weave...