Times web network to undergo upgrades today
No new content, some interruptions possible as we make our system work better
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
I wanted to let you know we have a minimal amount of new content today — we’re undergoing some behind the scenes technology work today and possibly tomorrow.
As we’re moving databases (and merging them) we need to lock down our content and not change anything. It’s possible that we...
Verizon reports phone/Internet outages
WEST CHESTER — Can you hear me now? If you’re a Verizon phone or Internet customer user Voice over IP, you might not even be able to hear a dial tone on your home phone — or only be able to intermittently.
According to the Chester County Department of Emergency Services, Verizon is battling an equipment failure near Wayne that is sporadically disabling Verizon phone service throughout Chester...
Coatesville police chief ends day-to-day contract
Four candidates have already expressed interest in the post, the acting city manager said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville Police Chief Julius M. Canale ended his day-to-day contract yesterday.
Ending weeks of speculation about when he would end his 24-year Coatesville police career, Chief Julius M. Canale terminated his day-to-day contract with the city yesterday at 5...
D.A.’s office identifies man fatally shot Sunday
Body found in East Fallowfield was 30-year-old Coatesville resident
Investigators said they found the body of the county’s ninth homicide victim this year in East Fallowfield Township.
The victim of a fatal shooting early Sunday morning in East Fallowfield Township has been identified as a 30-year-old former Brooklyn, N.Y., resident.
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office said the body...
Fire chief urges residents to be vigilant
A predawn garage fire on Friday has been ruled an arson.
Predawn blaze that destroyed a garage has been ruled an arson
Now that the Chester County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that the Friday garage fire that prompted the evacuation of 29 nearby residents was intentionally set, Acting Fire Chief Jim Lentz has issued a reminder for residents to be vigilant.
The predawn fire in the rear of...
Police identify the man struck, killed by a train
Amtrak investigators ruled the death of a 57-year-old Coatesville resident accidental
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville police today identified the man struck and killed on Friday at 4:22 p.m. by an Amtrak train.
Officers from Coatesville assisted Amtrak police with the investigation into the death of Thurman Perkins III, 57, of Coatesville, who was fatally struck by a...
Thorndale chiropractor to host art show
Free public reception for watercolorist will be held Thursday
Nancy Doane, a color pencil and watercolor artist, will display her botanical illustrations at Salus Chiropractic Studio in Thorndale. An
Nancy Doane, shown at her Downingtown framing shop, will exhibit her work at Salus Chiropractic Studio.
opening reception is scheduled on Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Doane, who runs a Downingtown framing...
Former D.A. reaches out to Coatesville
He offered to serve as interim leader as the city faces multiple job vacancies
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Another chapter in Coatesville’s turbulent history repeated itself last night when former Chester County District Attorney Joseph W.
Former Chester County District Attorney Joseph W. Carroll addresses Coatesville City Council at last night’s meeting.
Carroll offered...
Coatesville man, 22, fatally shot this morning
Police are asking anyone with information to contact them
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A 22-year-old Coatesville man was fatally shot this morning in the 700 block of Merchant Street, said Chester County District Attorney
A makeshift memorial sits in front of the home where a 22-year-old Coatesville man was fatally shot.
Tom Hogan.
Hogan said the shooting occurred at approximately...
Auto dealership racing to assist nonprofit
‘Car-B-Que’ will donate funds to Coatesville Youth Initiative
A Thorndale car dealer has discovered an ideal vehicle geared to attract auto fans and help a community organization at the same time.
Rocky Pirrone’s Boss Hydro is one of the vehicles that will be featured at the “Car-B-Que.”
Del Auto Group in Thorndale is sponsoring the Second Annual “Car-B-Que” to benefit...
