David’s Drive buys out Army Navy store, donates to VA, CYI and CASD

Thousands of items of clothing purchased for those in need By Lauren Parker, News Editor, The Times Volunteers with David’s Drive were on hand last week to deliver clothing to the Coatesville Youth Initiative to be distributed to local youth. Photo courtesy of David’s Drive COATESVILLE – Though the iconic Army Navy store in the center of town has permanently closed its doors, storeowner...

Good Samaritans staging city playground rescue

Unused equipment at Gordon Education Center will be moved to Ash Park  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times This unused playground equipment behind the Gordon Education Center is about to be rescued and relocated to Ash Park so it can be used by city children. Whether it’s an arson scourge or school-district turmoil, crises always seem to generate the indomitable Coatesville spirit...