Events spotlight importance of city’s young people

Recycling, cleanup, and backpack drive bring Coatesville’s youth together By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times CYI members and Sgt. Rodger Ollis stand in front of tires collected during city cleanup. The CYI took the tires for recycling. COATESVILLE – Helping the community is not just about individual actions but creating a climate where everyone wants to improve his or her surroundings. This...

Annual Back-to-School Clean-up scheduled

Organizers are looking for help to recruit volunteers for Aug. 17 Mark your calendars: Traipsing to the store to get supplies is not the only back-to-school need. On Saturday, Aug. 17,  Coatesville’s Fourth Annual Back-to-School Clean-Up will be held.  Sponsored by he Coatesville Parks and Recreation Commission and the Community Policing Committee, the effort aims to create a clean, safe environment...

Coatesville hoping to avert ‘cat-astrophic’ event

 City manager: Rising feral feline population becoming problematic By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Coatesville City Manager Kirby Hudson said he is fielding an increasing number of complaints about the city’s rising feral cat population. Coatesville City Council heard mostly good news at its Monday night meeting – with the exception of some nagging traffic issues and a looming...

Harmony Street proposal generates discord, confusion

Council rejected an ordinance to make the street one-way but approved a grant application to fund it By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Coatesville resident Mike Zuratt receives congratulations on his proclamation from Officer Rodger Ollis, who heads the Community Policing Committee. COATESVILLE – Although harmony dominated last night’s City Council meeting, some of it was in...