Coatesville teen finds his way to championships
18-year-old senior selected for U.S. junior orienteering team
Nathan Ohrwaschel
COATESVILLE — A Coatesville teen found his niche in orienteering, competing at a level that has brought him national recognition.
Nathan Ohrwaschel, 18, a senior at Coatesville Area Senior High School, has been selected to join the United States team for the Junior World Orienteering Championships to be held in Kosice,...
PennDOT: Steer clear of traffic troublespots
Line-painting and bridge detours may slow travel
Line-painting trucks, lane restrictions, and lane closures are among the potential traffic-jammers on tap for area residents, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.
The agency said slow-moving painting vehicles will be working throughout the county from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. next week. In addition, PennDOT identified the...
Police report drunken, combative misbehavior
Incidents ranging from a domestic assault to impaired driving were reported today by state police from the Embreeville barracks.
On Wednesday, police said they responded to the intersection of Marshallton Thorndale and Telegraph Roads for a two-vehicle crash. Police said a teenage driver from Downingtown, who was not identified due to age, was traveling westbound on Telegraph Road in a 1998 Toyota...
Kites to take flight in Coatesville
Kite enthusiasts get ready to fly during last year's Kite Day in Coatesville.
COATESVILLE — Kites – as well as spirits – are expected to soar Saturday as the city celebrates its second annual Kite Day.
The free event will be held at the Millview Apartment Homes’ playground at the corner of of Coronet and Victoria Drives and starts at 11 a.m. About 40 kites will be available...
Police not ‘lovin’ it’; 12-year old nabbed after joyride to McDonald’s
A 12-year-old Coatesville boy unlocked the front door of an auto body shop and grabbed cash and a vehicle Tuesday, state police said today.
Police from the Embreeville barracks said the youth, who was not identified because of his age, took the vehicle and $64.50 from a shop in the 1800 block of Strasburg Road. He allegedly drove into West Chester, where he was apprehended by borough police in a McDonald’s...
Teen shot to death in Coatesville
COATESVILLE — City and county detectives are asking for help with information about the shooting death of a city teen, Tuesday night.
According to Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan, Jose Juarez Pinto, 18, was shot by an unknown assailant on the 400 block of Oak Street, Tuesday night. Pinto was transported to Paoli Hospital where he died of his wounds, authorities said.
The city’s police...
Coatesville area to get state house seat, again
Version two of redistricting plan would send the 74th District to Rt. 30 corridor
By Mike McGann, Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com
The new 74th State House district would include much of the Coatesville area.
HARRISBURG — Maybe the second time is the charm.
And once again, it appears that the Coatesville area is going to get a new state house district — but a different one than originally planned.
The...
W. Brandywine: prisoners to pay lockup fees
Cuts by Coatesville rippling out to neighboring townships
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com
WEST BRANDYWINE – The township Board of Supervisors has passed an ordinance allowing the township to recoup the cost of detaining prisoners by placing the cost on them.
At their meeting last Thursday, the board unanimously agreed to pass an ordinance permitting the township to fine prisoners...
Rally supports slain teen
Coatesville comes out to support Travon Martin
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Coatesville City Council Vice President Joseph Hamrick addresses crowd alongside council member C. Arvilla Hunt and the Rev. Floyd Narcisse.
COATESVILLE – “Equal protection under the law.” That was the motto for Saturday’s rally in Coatesville held in honor of slain Fla. teen Trayvon Martin. ...
Coatesville to hold rally for slain teen, Martin
Saturday rally in support of Trayvon Martin, killed in Fla., attendees asked to wear ‘hoodies’
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Those attending Saturday's rally in honor of Trayvan Martin are asked to wear hoodies.
COATESVILLE – The Coatesville City Council unanimously voted to approve a request to hold a rally in honor of a slain Florida teen this Saturday.
The...
