Vote to tap Coatesville trust fund unanimous
After three failed attempts, council agrees to withdraw nearly $2.25 million
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Former City Councilman Kareem Johnson expresses support to City Council and support for withdrawing money from the trust fund.
With their backs up against the wall, the seven members of Coatesville City Council voted unanimously Monday night to withdraw nearly $2.25 million...
Coatesville officer gets national recognition
Community policing specialist praised in federal newsletter
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville Police Officer Rodger H. Ollis Jr. (left) is shown at a recent City Council meeting. To his right is Interim Police Chief James Bell.
As Coatesville overdoses on adverse publicity from its police and budget woes, a federal newsletter offers a positive perspective.
Coatesville Police...
W. Brandywine debates sewer connections
Supervisors disagree over forcing hook ups to close $500,000 deficit
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times
WEST BRANDYWINE – A township supervisor who also chairs the township’s Municipal Authority is coming under some fire from his colleagues for suggesting that residents living near the township’s sewer line be forced to connect to the system — at a cost of about $6,000 per household.
William...
Alleged copper-pipe theft prompts police chase
Troopers said they pursued two suspects fleeing Embreeville complex
State police from the Embreeville barracks said troopers pursued two suspects accused of stealing copper pipe from a vacant building in the Embreeville complex.
Two Delaware County men allegedly led police on a high-speed chase on Saturday after stealing copper pipe from a vacant building in the Embreeville complex, state police said...
County observing Mental Illness Awareness Week
Educational materials will be available at multiple locations
Chester County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Terence Farrell, and Kathi Cozzone will issue a proclamation Tuesday to spotlight National Mental Illness Awareness Week.
Chester County will recognize National Mental Illness Awareness Week, which begins today, with many local activities to promote insight and treatment options, the...
Coatesville unable to make its next payroll
City Council to vote Monday night for 4th time on trust-fund bailout
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
City Council members C. Arvilla Hunt (from left), David C. Collins, and Joseph Hamrick discuss the city’s dwindling finances at a recent meeting.
Reviewing Coatesville’s dire financial straits may cause people to feel better about their own income, unless, of course, they...
Coatesville batters Shanahan, 42-7
Raiders explode for 42 points for second straight week
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Coatesville’s high-powered offense pretty much had its way again, scoring on its first six possessions en route to a 42-7 win over Bishop Shanahan, Friday night.
COATESVILLE – Coatesville put up another six-touchdown performance on Friday en route to a 42-7 blowout against Bishop Shanahan. All six...
Historical society raising bar on heritage lessons
Whip Tavern will host ‘History on Tap’ program on Oct. 23
The Whip Tavern will be the site of the next “History on Tap” program by the Chester County Historical Society.
Engaging history will be brewing on Oct. 23 at the Whip Tavern in West Marlborough Township.
The scenic venue is a fitting backdrop for the latest chapter of “History on Tap,” a traveling program presented...
Third vote to tap Coatesville trust fund fails
Finance director says $2.25 million needed to avert crisis
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Despite the threat of City Hall furloughs, City Council failed to pass an ordinance to withdraw more than $2 million from the city’s trust fund.
For the third time in less than a month, Coatesville City Council failed to garner enough votes tonight to transfer more than $2 million from...
Commissioners get briefed on Election Day readiness
Voters may be asked for ID, but they can cast ballot without it
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
John Forsythe, the director of Voter Services, told the commissioners today that his department has been taking steps to accommodate voters.
At a Board of Elections meeting today, the Chester County Commissioners unanimously voted to relocate a polling place at Lincoln University, the...
