Alleged pistol-whipping ‘Pumpkin’ faces new charges
Search warrant leads to drug offenses against reputed gang leader, authorities said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
William C. “Pumpkin” Shockley Jr., already jailed on robbery, aggravated assault and witness intimidation charges, now faces drug-dealing offenses, authorities said.
A reputed street-gang leader known as “Pumpkin” – jailed earlier this month for...
Teen summer program wins heartfelt, rave reviews
Participants effusive in praise for Coatesville Youth Initiative’s ServiceCorps
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
ServiceCorps graduates Ron Jay Jones (left) and Noah Willett linger after the ceremony for protracted farewells.
The teen’s former bosses could barely believe what they were reading: The boy who had just excelled during an eight-week job at the Brandywine YMCA...
Fighting the silent enemy on the grid iron
Base line testing for concussions has given trainers an extra tool.
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, Coatesvilletimes.com
WEST CHESTER–No matter what sport an adolescent chooses to participate in, football, baseball, soccer, hockey, basketball and even gymnastics, it seems that parents are all in the same boat when it comes to their primary concern when allowing their child to participate...
Red Raiders’ in the ‘Hunt’ as season looms
Coatesville senior makes the list of top 30 signal callers in Southeastern Pennsylvania
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, Unionville Times
Red raiders Emmit Hunt will have some big shoes to fill this season for Coatesville
COATESVILLE–It could be a year to look forward to as District One and Southeastern Pennsylvania boast some great signal callers- Here’s our list of the 30 to watch.
With...
Coatesville vows transparent process to select police chief
Media invited to observe as well-credentialed search committee begins to narrow field
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The City of Coatesville, in need of new police leadership, wants to avoid the criticism generated during the selection of some past chiefs, a process sometimes shrouded in special interests.
For that reason, representatives of the media have been invited to observe...
Coatesville man, accused of fatal stabbing, held for trial
Damon E. Wylie will face first-degree murder charge for death of Marcus L. Miles
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Damon E. Wylie was held for trial in the fatal stabbing of Marcus Miles on July 27.
A prosecution witness broke down in tears several times at the preliminary hearing for a 46-year-old murder defendant.
The woman, who is not being identified for her safety, said she watched...
New laws slashing mortgage fees
New disclosure rule on closing costs will open the door to home buying for more
By Jill Goldman, Special to The Times
We’ve all been in the position of finally putting together enough money to buy a home, or helping a child put money down on a first home, and after putting together a 10-20% deposit, finding ourselves reeling from the mortgage company estimate that includes a whole lot of unexpected...
Words, deeds, and misdeeds make county history
Archives celebrating 30-year partnership that has assisted thousands of researchers
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Laurie A. Rofini, director of the Chester County Archives and Records Services, checks a document in the climate-controlled storage area.
Confronting the likelihood he would not survive the Civil War, a Chester County native stationed near Hampton, Va., penned a detailed...
Vision Cafe opens eyes to Coatesville’s potential
Ideas for improving community’s health shared at Brandywine Health Foundation forum
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
About 170 participants offered feedback to the Brandywine Health Foundation at its Vision Cafe.
They came, they conversed — and they conquered some hurdles to improving the health of the greater Coatesville community.
The din at last night’s well-attended...
High-powered committee to assist with police-chief search
Group’s goal is to select the best candidate before Sept. 10 City Council meeting
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville City Manager Kirby Hudson said getting a permanent police chief in place is a priority.
With an acting police chief in place, Coatesville can focus on the search for a permanent leader, City Manager Kirby Hudson said today.
Hudson said a search committee...
