Worley too much for Indians

Junior tailback powers Coatesville to playoff win By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Coatesville’s Jaquan Worley attempts to elude Unionville’s Stephen Lange during Friday night’s playoff game. Worely, a junior, rushed for 228 yards to power the Red Raiders to a playoff win. Jim Gill photo. EAST MARLBOROUGH –After a season in which Coatesville had become famous for an explosive...

Coatesville overpowers Unionville, 38-21

Worley’s 228 yards too much for Indians in playoff battle Coatesville’s Daquan Worley breaks away from Unionville defenders, Friday night. Worley’s 229 yards rushing led the Red Raiders to a PIAA District One playoff win over the Indians, 38-21. Jim Gill photo. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — Talent tells. It shows up on the stat sheet and most importantly, it shows...

Three Embreeville troopers receive state award

They were cited for their efforts to combat drunken-driving Three troopers from the Embreeville barracks were honored for their efforts to combat drunken-driving. Three troopers from the Embreeville barracks were among 56 statewide honored recently for their efforts to combat drunken-driving. Troopers Jason M. Trupp, Duane Winchester, and Zachary Fronk received the “2012 DUI Top Gun Awards” last...

Continuing fruits of girl’s labors to fight cancer

Lemon Run, an offshoot of Alex’s Lemonade Stand, mobilizes community Flanked by Jay and Liz Scott, Troy Davis (center) of Coatesville, pledges support to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. The legacy of the plucky girl who famously turned a lemon into lemonade will continue Sunday as runners and walkers from the five-county area and beyond assemble to battle childhood cancer. Alex’s Lemonade...

Lawsuit: Police sustained abusive, sexist environment

Coatesville officer alleges discrimination, invasion of privacy By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times A lawsuit filed by Coatesville Police Officer Amy W. Nicholl accuses the city of allegedly maintaining a hostile work environment that discriminated against women. A sex-discrimination lawsuit filed by a female officer continues a spate of police litigation in Coatesville. Filed  Oct....

The right guy, at the right time

City Council gets rare second chance to get it right on Police Chief By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times COATESVILLE — Sometimes, it’s better to be lucky than good. At this point, I don’t think anyone can call the chaos that has been the hiring process for Coatesville’s new police chief good, or even passable. But a little like the quarterback who played three lousy quarters but has the chance...

New city Police Chief candidate interviewed

City Council could opt for new hire as soon as Nov. 12 By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times The process to hire a new Chief of Police in Coatesville took a step forward, Wednesday, as a single candidate was interviewed by the search committee, which recommended him to City Manager Kirby Hudson, who in turn expects to recommend the candidate to City Council later this month. COATESVILLE — The long, winding...

City hosted festive prelude to Frankenstorm

Halloween Parade showcased ravages of nature while escaping real one Parade participants assembled at East Lincoln Highway and Third Avenue. Coatesville’s Halloween Parade may have benefited from telepathic powers: Monsters stalked city streets before the threat of a monstrous storm materialized.  On Saturday, the Third Annual Coatesville Halloween entertained spectators with a procession of...

Death-penalty trial in teen’s murder to begin

Coatesville man accused of shooting 16-year-old, chain-sawing body By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Laquanta Chapman, 33, is accused of killing Aaron Turner, 16, of Coatesville, and then using a chain saw to cut up the body so it could be stuffed in trash bags and discarded. The family of a Coatesville teen, who thought their loved one was performing community service on Oct. 30,...

Community Dental welcomes new doctors

Expansion of care coming, more patients, more areas being served in county Community Dental of Chester County welcomes three new dentists, Dr. Sofia Barroso, DMD (pictured left with Sterilization Technician Ruth Acosta),Dr. Steven Casella, DDS and Dr. Paula Stone (right) is pictured with Dental Assistant Carol Wroten. COATESVILLE — Chester County Community Dental Center celebrates its 10th anniversary...