TV report misses the real picture at CASH
WPVI went sensationalist, but the facts are more complicated
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The video on Channel 6 last night was, if nothing else, attention grabbing, detailing fights at Coatesville Area High School’s 9/10 Center.
Was it good journalism? Well, that probably is a matter of debate. The breathless story led Wednesday night’s WPVI newscast at 6 p.m. and showed a series of smart...
JROTC cadets make their impact felt in the community
From helping to feed the hungry to working with seniors, CASH students make their mark
By Lauren Parker-Gill, Staff Writer, The Times
Air Force Junior ROTC students from Coatesville Area High School are making a lasting impact on the greater community. Here, cadets performed a flag folding ceremony at Hibernia Park for the residents of the Coatesville Senior Center in June. Photo courtesy PA 771...
Good Stuff is BACK…all-stars to academics, Chesco has good stuff to share!
Starting Chester County’s summer season with a smile…who do YOU know in this week’s Good Stuff?
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Pomp and Circumstance…Congratulations to Shawn Mengel Coatesville Area High’s 2015 Valedictorian… This leading ‘Red Raider’ will begin roaring with the Drexel University...
Coatesville’s Belnome fighting to get back to Majors
Sees versatility as boost to future return with the Rays
By Thomas Joyce, Special to The Times
Vince Belnome, a 2006 Coatesville Are High School graduate, is hoping his ability to play all four infield positions and hit right-handed pitching will get him another shot at the Major Leagues in 2015.
PAWTUCKET, RI — After getting a taste of big league action last season, Coatesville native Vince Belnome...
CASD to establish Gay Straight Alliance at high school
Board votes 8-1 to approve club; outsourcing of facilities work discussed
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The TImes
CALN – The Coatesville Area School Board approved the establishment of a CASH Gay Straight Alliance chapter at Tuesday night’s meeting.
Though the 8-1 vote was met with audience applause, the decision came with its share of board discussion and negative feedback.
“You really don’t...
Bishop Shanahan takes top spot in STEM competition
Downingtown STEM Academy and Coatesville High also place in tech battle
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The TImes
DOWNINGTOWN – Bishop Shanahan, Downingtown STEM Academy, and Coatesville High School placed first, second, and third, respectively at Monday’s Governor’s JOB1st STEM Competition held at the Chester County Intermediate Unit.
Shanahan’s team took first place out of eight with their...
High energy defense leads to 66-46 Coatesville win over D. East
Harried by Coatesville’s perimeter defense, Downingtown loses early lead
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
John Rodriguez III lays in during the third quarter.
CALN – Though the battle in the trenches was a wash, Coatesville’s perimeter steals and fastbreak offense led to a 66-46 home win over Downingtown East on Tuesday night.
East started out the stronger side with junior forward...
Shanahan girls hold off Coatesville, 51-49
ChesMont powerhouses leave it until late at CASH on Thursday night
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Nafisa Saunders drives to the hoop in the second quarter.
CALN – In a clash of two of the ChesMont’s strongest teams, the Bishop Shanahan girls basketball team eked out a 51-49 victory at Coatesville on Thursday night.
In what would become the night’s theme, Shanahan jumped out to an...
Coatesville keeps Shanahan at bay in 61-46 win
Early threes gives Raiders lead that energetic defense does not surrender
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
John Rodriguez lays up after making a steal in the first quarter.
CALN – In a game much harder fought than the score might suggest, Coatesville’s outside shooting and high energy defense led to a 61-46 home win over Bishop Shanahan on Thursday night.
Coatesville jumped out to an...
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...
