City police: Traffic stop leads to drug arrest

30-year-old Coatesville man allegedly in possession of bags of cocaine A Crown Victoria being driven without headlights Monday, Feb. 3, at 3:54 a.m. caught the attention of Coatesville Officer Joseph Norcini, police said. During a traffic stop, Norcini made contact with Steven Young, 30, of Coatesville, who was in possession of several bags of cocaine, police said. Young was taken into custody and...

Cooking up ways to feed family on budget

Program at Coatesville Library will stress healthy, economical meals  While the children enjoy Lil’ Critters at the Coatesville Library, parents are invited to participate in free cooking and nutrition instruction. Cindy Seigafuse from the Penn State Extension will be demonstrating delicious, healthful meals starting Feb. 11 and running through March 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The program,...

County offering free master composting classes

Participation in all three, two-hour sessions will result in certification The Chester County Board of Commissioners, through the Chester County Solid Waste Authority, is hoping residents will dig this offering: free certified master composting classes. The classes – attendance is required all three weeks to become certified – will be held at the Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway,...

City police: Man, 58, fights off two masked males

He says men fled in white Cadillac after trying to force him to enter his home Coatesville Police responded to the 400 block of Valley Road on Sunday, Feb. 2, at 4:15 p.m. for an attempted home invasion, Officer Paul Antonucci reported. The 58-year-old victim said while he was outside his residence, a white Cadillac pulled up and two young black males wearing ski masks got out of the back seat and...

State warns of approaching unhealthy air mass

Those with respiratory problems urged to limit outdoor activity Saturday Harrisburg – The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and its regional air quality partnerships have forecast a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day on Saturday, Feb. 1, due to the unseasonably warm air mass moving in this weekend. DEP and the partnerships urge residents sensitive to air pollution to limit outdoor...

2 area men indicted in federal explosives case

Pipe bombs allegedly made by W. Caln resident, possessed by Downingtown man  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Istvan Merchenthaler A multi-agency, months-long investigation into a cache of explosives found in a storage locker in East Whiteland Township has apparently led to indictments against two Chester County men that were announced on Friday, Jan. 31, by the U.S. Attorney’s...

City police charge man, 30, with drug offenses

Officer says Coatesville resident possessed 10 bags of marijuana On Friday, Jan. 31, at 4:50 a.m., Coatesville Police Officer Joe Thompson observed suspicious activity at the Kool Bar apartments in the 300 block of East Lincoln Highway. Upon investigation, he found Thomas Lawrence, 30, of Coatesville, in possession of 10 bags of marijuana, police said. Lawrence was charged with possession with the...

A journey from Rocky Mountains to Brandywine Valley

New head of Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau announced Susan Hamley The region’s snow-filled winter should make the new executive director of the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau feel right at home. The CCCVB board announced on Thursday, Jan. 30, that Susan Hamley would take the reins of the organization, replacing Blair Mahoney, who retired. Hamley has held several...

Coatesville man charged with indecent exposure

Police said incident occurred at store in Exton Square Mall Heribento Santos, 21, of Coatesville, faces indecent exposure charges, West Whiteland Township Police said. On Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, patrol officers from the West Whiteland Township Police Department responded to the Boscov’s store at the Exton Square Mall for a report of a male who had exposed himself to a female employee, West Whiteland...

Studio perfecting art of offering affordable access

Exciting winter lineup of free classes announced Art Partners Studio – a place where artists of all ages are encouraged, inspired, nurtured and honored – has announced an exciting winter lineup, which includes free classes that will run from Feb. 18 through April 14. In addition to drawing and painting, mixed media, photography, anime, and more, new offerings include “Paint, Pencil, &...