Letter: Caln needs to address Kings Grant residents’ plight

To The Editor, Thank you so much for adding a great value with your online local news, The Coatesville Times! A much needed way of communication opened up with your initiative and I am wishing you all the success! The reason of my letter is the snow and icy roads. What a surprise, huh? We built/purchased our first dream home in Kings Grant, Caln Township by Dewey Homes, put down the much-needed down...

Caln announces trash changes

CALN —A new trash collection contract will mean a few changes for township residents when it comes to trash and recycling pick up, starting in January. The township’s Board of Commissioners signed a new trash and recycling contract for residents with Eagle Disposal of Pa. Inc.— which will mean a few adjustments to what had been the schedule for collection, starting next week.

Caln honors police officers for heroic action, daily duties

Sgt. Parkinson receives commendation, Ofc. Miller selected Officer of the Year By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Officer Nate Miller receives Officer of the Year honors as his family looks on. CALN – Caln Township honored police officers Sgt. Steve Parkinson and officer Nate Miller at the Board of Commissioners’ meeting Tuesday night. Officer Nate Miller receiver the township’s first...

Young announces run for 74th District House seat

First to declare candidacy in what could be a crowded field for 2014 By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Joshua Young CALN — Township Commissioner Joshua Young became the first declared candidate for the new 74th District State House seat in 2014, announcing his candidacy, Tuesday afternoon. Young, a Democrat who just won reelection to a third term  as Township Commissioner, describes himself as...

Why is the CASD rushing to buy a building?

Special meeting just weeks before new board members take office has rightly angered community By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times CALN — Elections, they say, have consequences. That’s why it’s a little disturbing to see the Coatesville Area School District Board of Education in a seeming rush to buy a building for new administration offices. You see, in little more than a couple of weeks at least...

At least two new CASD board members elected

Eight votes separate five candidates in So. Coatesville council race By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times There will be at least two new members of the Coatesville Area School District Board of Education and it could be days or even weeks before its is known if there will be one more new member, because of write-in votes. The same is true for who the winners are in a razor-thin Borough Council race in...

Vegetation removal may delay motorists on U.S. 30

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced roadwork in the greater Coatesville area the week of Nov. 4 that may cause traffic delays. Brush-cutting will result in lane closures on eastbound the U.S. 30 Bypass in Valley and Caln Townships through Thursday, Nov. 7, between Airport Road and Uwchlan Avenue. The work will be done between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Police Chief Elias warns residents about identity theft gang

Caln chief says incidents with Felony Lane Gang have been reported in area By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times CALN – Caln Police Chief Joseph Elias warned area residents about the Felony Lane Gang at the township’s board of commissioners meeting Thursday night. After an incident in July, police have arrested multiple members of the gang, which specializes in stealing personal information...

PECO: Working to keep residents out of dark

Area communities scheduled for vegetation removal PECO said crews will be performing selective tree removal and pruning in Caln, East Caln, and East Brandywine Townships. PECO wants residents in Caln, East Caln and East Brandywine Townships to know that it is presently working to keep them out of the dark. Pruning and selective tree removal is being performed in these areas as part of a  $1.7 million...

D.A.: Caln Twp. teen now murder defendant on lam

Authorities say 19-year-old fatally shot his stepfather Monday night By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times A homicide warrant has been issued for Deviane J. Scott, 19, of Caln Township, in connection with his stepfather’s fatal shooting Monday night. Authorities issued a homicide warrant on Wednesday for a Caln Township teen who had previously been sought for questioning about the...