Young soccer players get royal treatment
At White House, Coatesville youth cross paths with President, sports stars
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Members of the “Soccer for Success” program get ready to board the bus for a trip to visit the White House. Photo by Marie Hess
For several hours on Tuesday, the cellphones revved into overdrive, texting and photographing the excitement surrounding a visit to the...
‘Cat in the Hat’ comes back to captivate Coatesville
Hundreds converge on high school to celebrate reading
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
“Reading Across America” organizers Michele Ollis (left) and Traci Tury demonstrate one of the photo opportunities for participants.
Despite a heavy police presence, the mood was positively giddy Friday night at Coatesville Area Senior High School Friday, where hundreds of people of...
Crowds fill Coatesville for event-packed weekend
Tree-lighting, race, parade attract spectators, participants
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Maasai Harris, 9, from Caln Elementary School, shows off his form during the Festive 5K. Photo by Duane Plank
Holiday magic will continue in Coatesville after an activity-filled weekend that included the city tree-lighting, a championship football win, a successful race fund-raiser, a festive...
Retired soccer pro returns to his revered city roots
36-year-old J.T. Dorsey thrilled to be running a youth program in Coatesville
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Former soccer standout J.T. Dorsey encourages fancy footwork as kids return the balls after a workout.
Surrounded by dozens of pint-sized whirling dervishes with soccer balls, the organizer of the controlled chaos smiled broadly.
”She wouldn’t even touch the ball when...
Coatesville police chief ends day-to-day contract
Four candidates have already expressed interest in the post, the acting city manager said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville Police Chief Julius M. Canale ended his day-to-day contract yesterday.
Ending weeks of speculation about when he would end his 24-year Coatesville police career, Chief Julius M. Canale terminated his day-to-day contract with the city yesterday at 5...
Hero Plaque program honors fallen trooper
More than a hundred gather to pay tribute, unveil permanent memorial
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The widow of a state trooper killed in the line of duty in 1985 already had compelling evidence that members of the Avondale barracks had not forgotten her husband.
A bronze plaque commemorates the service of Pennsylvania State Trooper John J. Brown, who worked in the Avondale barracks.
This...
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...
Wheels signal good fortune at Coatesville event
City’s annual Bike Festival provides safety tips, family-friendly recreation
COATESVILLE – A picture-perfect day for bike-riding became even more special Saturday for a group of Coatesville children and their families.
Coatesville Police Officer Rodger Ollis adjusts the helmet of 6-year-old Maia Lawson at the 2nd Annual Coatesville Bike Festival.
The city held its 2nd Annual Coatesville...
