Giant turnout for MLK Day of Service
More than 500 attend event at Coatesville High School, organized by students, faculty
By Jamie Richard, Correspondent, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Students volunteer their time to make quilts for the needy.
COATESVILLE – Students and community members came out in full support of the Coatesville Area School District’s Martin Luther King Day of Service, Monday.
The event was held at the Coatesville Area...
Red Raiders defense too much for Vikings
Coatesville second quarter run set the tone as it improves to 5-0 in league play
By Dave Conard Sports, Editor CoatesvilleTimes.com
Red Raiders guard Damien Nixon battles for one of his six boards.
WEST CHESTER — Though out his coaching career Coatesville head coach Jim “Scoggie” Smith knows exactly what he is looking for as he assembles his Red Raiders team readying them to battle through...
Smith, Coatesville shoot their way to league win
Red Raiders outlast Kennett in gunslinger fashion
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes,com
Red Raiders senior Samira Strand scores two of her ten points against Kennett.
KENNETT SQUARE—It’s unusual in today’s world of sports that after a knock down drag out league battle both coaches would be happy, almost giddy with the outcome.
After all, one team has to be on the short end, or...
Hello 2012, welcome to the deep stuff
Hijinks in the 19th Senate District kick off election season, more silliness likely ahead
By Mike McGann, Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Just when you thought it was safe to go back on the Internet, we’re back with the first column of 2012.
Although probably not as exciting as Googling “Santorum” — and no, you really, really don’t want to do that — it’s good to be back in the saddle in...
Wilson fuels 21-point quarter as Red Raiders notch first win
Patience pays off for Coatesville, as 322 traffic delays start off tip off classic
By Dave Conard, Sports Editor CoatesvilleTimes.com
COATESVILLE–Red Raiders head coach Fred Ellzy felt pretty confident going into Friday nights season opener against Academy Park.
Martianna Wilson, who had a game high 23 points, battles under the boards.
The excitement leading into Coatesville High School’s annual...
Coatesville Awarded 100 Best Communities for Youth
City recognized as one of the 100 best communities for kids to live by America’s Promise Alliance
By Stephanie Weaver, Correspondent, CoatesvilleTimes.com
COATESVILLE —The city of Coatesville has been recognized as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by America’s Promise Alliance.
The organization, founded by General Colin Powell in 1997, honors 100 communities each year that are...
Coatesville can’t contain Pennsbury ground game
Raiders drop 42-21 decision in second round of District 1 playoffs
By Dave Conard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Coatesville's Manny Stocker eludes Pennsbury tacklers by leaping, picking up a crucial first down in the thrid quarter
COATESVILLE — If you had asked Pennsbury senior Bruce Campbell when training camp concluded back in August, what he had planned for Thanksgiving weekend, Quarterbacking...
Coatesville-Pennsbury battle looms
Second round of football District 1 playoffs means a home game and tough matchup for Raiders
By Dave Conard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com
COATESVILLE — Any high school football fan that has stepped outside in the last few days as the November chill has hit the air big time in the Keystone state, knows that this is a special time of year.
While this week hundreds of schools are getting ready...
Local woman helps strays in need
Coatesville resident Priscilla Hinckley has rescued 25 stray cats and plans on helping more
By Stephanie Weaver, Correspondent, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Priscilla Hinckley and her granddaughter Christina with just a couple of the cats she and her family have rescued.
COATESVILLE — Most people would consider themselves animal lovers. But when confronted with the problem of numerous stray cats inhabiting...
Three projects seen as benefitting Coatesville
New hotel, velodrome and new train station pointed to as signs of progress
By Stephanie Weaver, Correspondent, CoatesvilleTimes.com
This Marriot Courtyard Hotel is slated to begin construction in January, 2011, with a planned opening in the spring of 2012. It is one of a number of projects expected to spark economic activity in the city and surrounding area.
COATESVILLE — City residents will soon...
