County reaps financial power of conservation
Energy-savings program generated $38,000 in 2012
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County received $38,000 in 2012 from an energy-savings program, a number expected to increase to $62,000 in 2013.
Imagine turning off your electricity for a few hours, getting paid to use a generator, and getting a stipend on top of that. In essence, Chester County residents experienced just...
Tax preparation that is free of stress, fees
Faith-based collaboration will provide IRS-certified volunteers
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is being run by Life Transforming Ministries in Coatesville.
Tax outreach is being offered to area residents who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), which is run by Life Transforming Ministries in Coatesville.
Modeled after a similar IRS program, VITA has been...
County reviews revenue-boosters for Pocopson Home
Commissioners also get update on long-awaited 9-1-1 overhaul
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Terence Farrell (from left), Ryan Costello and Kathi Cozzone applauded presentations on the Pocopson Home and the 9-1-1 system at Tuesday’s Sunshine Meeting.
The health of the county’s citizens – and its finances – dominated the Chester County Commissioners’...
MLK Day celebrated with energetic service
Coatesville Area Senior High served as hub for multitude of activities
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Brielle Bullock (from left); her mother Quiana Bullock; and Will Royal entertain an audience in the CASH gymnasium with their Zumba moves.
Not everyone could match the hip-swiveling moves of 18-year-old Will Royal, who participated in a Zumba dance-exercise session at Coatesville...
Passion for education, Coatesville fuels fund-raiser
Two city legends will host Harry Lewis Jr. Scholarship Event
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Diana Robinson Lewis, a 1961 Coatesville graduate who excelled nationally in broadcasting, will return to Coatesville for the Harry Lewis Jr. Scholarship Event.
Two Coatesville legends will combine forces to share their passion for the power of education during a scholarship fund-raiser on...
Health Department: Tips on how to stay flu-free
County says vaccine best way to avoid widespread outbreak
The Chester County Health Department recommends the flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older.
Updated at 1 p.m. to add information on new flu-vaccine clinic
On the maps compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which tracks confirmed cases of the flu, areas depicted in solid brown signify “widespread activity” – a...
Coatesville’s new police chief eager to get started
He will begin new post day after he retires from state police
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Coatesville Police Department has been without a permanent leader since former Chief Julius M. Canale retired last spring.
Buoyed by “unilateral support” of the entire City Council, Coatesville’s new police chief says he doesn’t want to waste any time in getting started.
State...
For 2nd time in 2 months, Coatesville hires police chief
Unanimous vote preceded by tally to accept resignation of predecessor
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
David C. Collins (left) was reelected City Council president, and Joseph Hamrick was reelected vice-president during the City of Coatesville’s reorganization meeting.
Coatesville’s reorganization meeting included a unanimous vote to hire State Police Major John “Jack”...
Coatesville shooting victim deemed lucky to be alive
Police: Man was about to enter New Year’s Eve party when hit at close range
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville police are probing two shootings, believed to be unrelated, that occurred this past week.
A West Chester man in his mid-30s was on his way to a New Year’s Eve party when he was shot at close range in the 600 block of Belmont Avenue in Coatesville about 7...
West Caln Twp. lobby overflowing with toys
Police chief credits elves with success of annual holiday campaign
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
West Caln Township Police Sgt. Christopher J. Fries (left) and Officer Adam D. Pozza rearrange some of the toys to ensure that there’s space to walk in the township lobby.
When the child’s screaming stopped, West Caln Township Police Chief Curt Martinez feared the worst: ...
