Bell sworn as interim city police chief
Simpson resigns as council president; city facing $2M deficit
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times
Interim Chief James Bell is sworn in by the Hon. Judge Gregory Hines as Dr. Tonya Thames Taylor serves as witness.
COATESVILLE – Interim chief of police James Bell was officially sworn in for duty at Monday’s city council meeting.
Bell was named interim chief of police at a council meeting on...
Emergencies happen; are you ready, county asks?
County’s Department of Emergency Services to educate during National Preparedness Month
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Displaying the proclamation issued by the Chester County Commissioners are Anne Shuinak, Chester County Food Bank; Vicky Mayer, Royer Greaves School for the Blind; Nancy Keefer, Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry; Robert Kagel, Chester County...
Speeches on transparency can’t mask fiscal woes
Council members continue to pledge reform while police, financial crises roil
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
“The 2012 Police Department budget cuts have been bungled, or worse, thus placing police officers and citizens at increased risk and causing Coatesville’s police officers to declare their lack of confidence in City Council to keep Coatesville safe.”
That’s a quote...
Reputed Coatesville gang leader held for trial
Charges related to alleged pistol-whipping assault, drug-dealing will advance to county court
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Charges against William C. “Pumpkin” Shockley Jr. will advance to Chester County Court.
A reputed street-gang leader known as “Pumpkin” was held for trial today on charges related to the alleged pistol-whipping, robbing, and threatening of...
Camp runs gamut from zip-lining to scuba-diving
Weeklong state-police program features myriad activities for Chester County youth
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
About 100 young participants experienced Chester County’s 2012 Camp Cadet program, held this year at Camp Saginaw in New London Township.
On Friday, a group of 100 young people proudly passed muster as the 2012 Chester County Camp Cadet hosted its graduation ceremony.
The...
Library hopes to whet appetites for its programs
“Pints Between the Pages,” a fund-raiser to support the Coatesville Library, will be held Sept. 15.
Fund-raising event will pair cuisine, beer to benefit operations
In a time of ubiquitous budget cuts, the Coatesville Library invites residents to raise a glass – or several – to support its valuable operations and programs.
On Sept. 15, the library is hosting “Pints Between the Pages,”...
Living History: Washington and Valley Forge
By Gene Pisasale, special to The Times
Carl Closs, who has portrayed George Washington for the last 15 years and for many in the area is now the living embodiment of the founding father, is seen with the statue of the general and first president of the United States at Valley Forge
A name immediately recognizable by every American, Valley Forge will be linked forever with our struggle for independence....
Attorney general: Drug ring operated in Coatesville area
Three local men among 25 defendants charged by statewide investigating grand jury
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Michael Warren of Thorndale is accused of redistributing drugs for the organization’s kingpin.
Three Coatesville-area men are among 25 defendants linked to the trafficking of prescription pills, cocaine and marijuana in the greater Philadelphia area, including university...
City rose giveaway is a tribute to giving spirit
Owners of Coatesville Flower Shop offer roses, ask people to share with 11 others, to honor daughter’s memory
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Greg DePedro, owner of the Coatesville Flower Shop, surrounded by roses that will be given out for free Thursday, with one condition: those getting the dozen roses, must keep only one, and then pass the others onto 11 other people. The rose giveaway,...
W. Caln seeks meeting over ambulance deal
Wants to talk to W. Brandywine about cost sharing
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times
While West Caln would like West Brandywine to pay its share of fuel costs for the Westwood EMT unit stationed in Wagontown, West Brandywine supervisors say they are unwilling to renegotiate the deal which expires at the end of the year.
WEST BRANDYWINE – Thursday’s board of supervisor’s meeting featured...
