Donato enters guilty plea, pays back $15K to CASD

James Donato in an undated file photo. The first chapter to close in the Coatesville Area School District’s texting/fund diversion scandal came Monday when former Coatesville Area High School Athletic Director James Donato pleaded guilty to charges of diverting district funds and violating the state ethics law and agreed to make some $15,000 in restitution to the school district. Appearing before...

BOYS and G3 programs provide a village to raise the children

Summer reading sessions create unique environment for learning and fun By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Reeceville teacher Terry Valentine reads to students at the BOYS and G3 summer reading program. Valentine created a curriculum that incorporated reading, biology, and art. COATESVILLE – Learning is not just an activity but a process. Teaching and caring for young people is not just the...