Dinniman seeks to build career training center in Coatesville

State Sen. Andrew Dinniman State Senator Andy Dinniman announced Thursday that he is working with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to build a career training and education center as part of the redevelopment of the new Coatesville Train Station. “We are moving forward on a concept that will put a job skills, career training and education center right alongside Coatesville Train...

Coatesville budget vote signals real progress

Kudos to City Council for stepping up to address fiscal mess By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times In a world of typically boring municipal budgets, the City of Coatesville is about to get very interesting. Monday night, the City Council voted to approve a preliminary budget for 2015 that does two seemingly impossible things: it doesn’t raise property taxes and it doesn’t dip into the city’s dwindling...

City Council resists tax increase in passing 2015 budget

Council rejects 16.1% proposed tax increase, will look to make cuts instead By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times COATESVILLE – The City Council passed a preliminary budget for 2015 at Monday’s meeting, which includes taking nothing from the city’s trust fund and no tax increase — meaning the city will need to find spending cuts to balance the budget before month’s end. The proposed...

Coatesville police seek info on shooting

COATESVILLE — Police are investigating a shooting that took place Sunday on the 400 block of Harmony Street in the early morning hours.    Send article as PDF   

Looking a lot like Christmas in Coatesville

Annual parade welcomes the Christmas season with cheer and joy By Brittany Smith, Correspondent, The Times Although the weather was damp, spirits were high during Saturday’s annual Coatesville Christmas Parade, featuring, as always, Santa Claus, marking the true beginning of the holiday season in the city. COATESVILLE — Despite the accurate forecast of rainy conditions, the city’s annual...

Three charged in So. Coatesville false hit and run report

Scott Albee Jr. SOUTH COATESVILLE — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and South Coatesville Police Chief Lew Wilson announced charges against three area residents Thursday for faking a report of a hit-and-run incident in August. On Aug. 27, authorities said Scott Albee Jr. was operating an ATV while under the influence, with a passenger on the back of the ATV. He crashed the ATV along Woodward...

Coatesville woman killed in Caln hit and run

CALN — Township police are investigating a fatal hit and run pedestrian crash that happened late Thursday night on Lincoln Highway in Thorndale. Police said that Ke’aysa Gray, 19 of Coatesville was walking westbound along Lincoln Highway when she was struck by a vehicle traveling west. The striking vehicle continued westbound without stopping. The victim was transported to Brandywine Hospital where...

Coatesville’s late flurry dooms D-Town East, 31-12

Red Raiders advance to District One AAAA final next week versus Pennsbury CALN — Matching a stifling defense with its usual explosive offense, Coatesville turned a nailbiter at halftime into an 31-12 win over rival Downingtown East, to advance to next week’s AAAA District One final against Pennsbury. The Red Raiders (13-0) were matched almost play for play in the first half by the Cougars...

ChesPenn hosts ACA Open Enrollment event, Nov. 20

ChesPenn Health Services is hosting an Open Enrollment Event at the Brandywine Center in Coatesville for anyone needing assistance in applying for insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act, Nov. 20. COATESVILLE — ChesPenn Health Services is hosting an Open Enrollment Event for anyone needing assistance in applying for insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).  Certified Application...

Brandywine Health Foundation announces $300K in grants

COATESVILLE — The Brandywine Health Foundation  announced grants totaling $300,000 this week, bringing the Foundation’s total giving since it began awarding grants in 2002 to more than $13 million. “The Brandywine Health Foundation’s board of directors unanimously approved grants to 20 nonprofit organizations providing vital programs and services to families in the greater Coatesville area,”...