Harmony Street proposal generates discord, confusion

Council rejected an ordinance to make the street one-way but approved a grant application to fund it By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Coatesville resident Mike Zuratt receives congratulations on his proclamation from Officer Rodger Ollis, who heads the Community Policing Committee. COATESVILLE – Although harmony dominated last night’s City Council meeting, some of it was in...

Wheels signal good fortune at Coatesville event

City’s annual Bike Festival provides safety tips, family-friendly recreation COATESVILLE – A picture-perfect day for bike-riding became even more special Saturday for a group of Coatesville children and their families. Coatesville Police Officer Rodger Ollis adjusts the helmet of 6-year-old Maia Lawson at the 2nd Annual Coatesville Bike Festival. The city held its 2nd Annual Coatesville...

Coatesville terminates its city manager

Gary Rawlings shown the door after 13 months on the job Gary Rawlings, 66, was terminated by Coatesville City Council, which said it didn't believe he was acting in the city's best interests. By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com COATESVILLE — The swift, unanimous vote by City Council at last night’s meeting occurred without comment: After 13 months on the job, City...

911 call leads to horrific, canine discovery

Officials plea for public’s help to find whoever set dog on fire  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com Chester County SPCA spokesman Rich Britton (left), flanked by Craig Baxter, an animal protective services officer for the agency, shows a photo of they type of dog that was burned to death. COATESVILLE – Although animal cruelty always guarantees a reaction of...