Red Raider Rumble brings players, communities together
Teams from around Chester County and from as far away as Harlem N.Y. at initial event
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
The first-ever Red Raider Rumble brought lacrosse teams from around the region and as far away as New York City to participate in a day competition, fun and sportsmanship. After a very close and exciting game, these players from Coatesville and Harlem came together for...
Huntzinger named to lead Coatesville development
Sonia Huntzinger
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Board of Commissioners, members of Coatesville Area Partners for Progress (CAPP), and Coatesville representatives of CAPP’s 2nd Century Alliance initiative announced the appointment of Sonia Huntzinger, CEcD, as economic development administrator for the City of Coatesville, Friday.
Huntzinger’s appointment is the result of the agreement last...
Coatesville-area water plant honored for quality
From left, Valley Township Board of Supervisors Chair Patrice Proctor, Don Vymazal, aide to Sen. Andrew Dinniman; John Bartol of the PA Section – AWWA, Robert Burton, Pennsylvania American Water; Jennifer Milakeve, Pennsylvania American Water; State Rep. Becky Corbin; Paul Hoffman, Pennsylvania American Water; David Bolig, PA Department of Environmental Protection; Chris Abruzzo, Pennsylvania...
Road crews deserve heaps of praise
Lack of plowing angers many in Coatesville
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
It’s going to take some patience, common sense and, well, a bit of time for life to get back to normal here in Chester County, following an immense snowstorm that dumped two feet or more of snow around the county.
Schools and county government are closed Monday, as it has been almost impossible for local road crews to clear...
Shop With A Cop brings smiles, joy to local kids
As officers from several departments lined a hallway at Walmart, Officer Mike Caby from West Caln Police Department meets his first shopper.
13th Annual event pairs local police with kids to brighten holidays
By Lauren Parker-Gill, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – Local police officers made quite an entrance when they arrived at the Walmart in Parkesburg Saturday, with two school buses full...
What To Do: Downingtown’s Good Neighbor Christmas
Also: Santa makes many, many appearances in and around Chester County
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for Downingtown’s Good Neighbor Christmas, Saturday.
For as long as anyone around here can remember, Downingtown has had a reputation as a neighborly town — especially with an annual event schedule that includes Good Neighbor Day each summer...
Man sought in witness intimidation case
Kenneth “War” Wylie
WEST CHESTER — A Coatesville man is wanted on charges of witness intimidation and conspiracy, while his girlfriend, an employee of the Chester County Juvenile Probation Department, was taken into custody on the same charges and subsequently lost her job.
Kenneth “War” Wylie, 25, is already facing charges for alleged drug sales in the city and is now alleged to have, with...
Chesco Commissioners invest additional $2 million in Coatesville initiatives
Parking, new senior center, transportation & retail to shape ‘Coatesville Gateway’
COATESVILLE – Yesterday, at the city’s Gateway Park, county leadership, area elected officials, nonprofit agencies and members of the community gathered to hear a special announcement regarding Chester County’s latest investment in Coatesville development initiatives. Chester County Commissioners...
PA American Water presents environmental grant for educational camp
Brandywine Red Clay Alliance received a $4,500 grant from PA American Water
COATESVILLE, Pa. (July 7, 2015) – Pennsylvania American Water said today it awarded one of its 2015 Environmental Grants to the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance, which is among seven watershed initiatives across the state that earned financial support through the company’s Environmental Grant Program.
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It’s not just Coatesville: funding crisis coming to your school, too