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.
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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.
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Red Raiders take on the district elite at LaSalle
Full slate scheduled for Friday at LaSalle University
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com
The Coatesville girl's 200 relay team showed their team solidarity with their pre race atire
PHILADELPIA—The first round of the PIAA District One championships were held at LaSalle University on Thursday with hundreds of the states best swimmers competing for a state championship berth.
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School board dispels Caln closure rumors
District says no decision on fate of elementary school has been made yet
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Parents expressed concerns that Caln Elementary School might be closed to help the coatesville Area School District close a $6 million budget gap.
COATESVILLE – Several concerned parents and residents spoke out at the Coatesville Area School Board meeting Tuesday to address...
Residents: more shopping needed in Coatesville
Survey results show desire for retail, grocery and eateries downtown
By Jamie Richard, Correspondent, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Based on a survey delivered to the City Council Monday, city residents want more shopping in the downtown area, including grocery stories and restaurants.
COATESVILLE – City council members were given the opportunity to review community input on the future of of the city at...
Hope for simplified legislative districts on hold
Federal court rules state must use 2001 legislative districts, ending short-term hope of reducing wide array of districts in Coatesville area
By Mike McGann, Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Any hopes that the greater Coatesville area had to see its legislative representatives simplified have been put on hold, after a federal judge ruled this week that the state should use the previous legislative districts,...
Health foundation holds leaders breakfast
COATESVILLE — The Brandywine Health Foundation held a Business Leaders’ Breakfast at the Downingtown Country Club on February 3, 2012 for over 80 business leaders in Chester County.
Pictured left to right: Harry Lewis, Jr., Brandywine Health Foundation chairman; Frances M. Sheehan, President and CEO; business leaders’ breakfast co-chair Gary Smith, Chester County Economic Development Council;...
Pileggi plan taken out by a piano teacher
State Senate Majority Leader and ChesCo power player taken to task for poor lines, poor time management on redistricting
By Mike McGann, Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Pity poor state Sen. Dominic Pileggi.
It’s been a tough week for a beloved Chester County state senator, who also happens to be Senate Majority Leader. Friday, he essentially got pretty badly slapped around by Pennsylvania Supreme Court...
