Coatesville Police seek info on shooting
COATESVILLE — City police are asking for assistance from anyone with information about a shooting on Jan. 27 that left a man wounded.
Police were called to the scene of a reported shooting on Jan. 27 at Walnut Street and Virginia Avenue. Upon arrival, police said they located evidence of shots being fired in the area. Several cars and houses in the area showed evidence of being shot, but there...
Chesco GOP: Rivera gets nod in 158th; Toomey offers praise
The county’s Republicans gathered Thursday night to endorse a wide slate of candidates — with little in the way of drama, as the vast majority of candidates were incumbents running without primary opposition.
The one in-county race that was contested — the three-way fight for the 158th State House District endorsement — went to Kennett Square attorney Lenny Rivera, who seeks to face off against...
Calling all chefs: UWSCC Chocolate Festival needs YOU!
A call for category entries – amateurs, restaurants and students: Brownies, cakes, cupcakes, cookies & candies are all a part of the competitive fun
KENNETT SQUARE – It’s nearly February and that means the extremely popular Kennett Chocolate Lover’s Festival is almost here, and the United Way of Southern Chester County (UWSCC) needs YOU! On Sunday February 21st,, Kennett High School...
What To Do: Get revved up for Auto Show
Also: Wyeth on display & will Phil see his shadow?
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Whether you’re a die-hard automobile fan, someone considering buying a new auto or just a person with a casual interest in modern vehicles, you should definitely consider visiting the 2016 Philadelphia International Auto Show which is running from January 30-February 7 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center...
Chesco Dems back Sestak, Parrish, Balchunis and Hartman
The county’s Democratic Party made key endorsements in the U.S. Senate race as well in three local congressional races at its annual party convention, Wednesday night, backing Joe Sestak for Senate and Michael Parrish in the 6th District, Mary Ellen Balchunis in the 7th District and Christina Hartman in the 16th District.
Additionally, the committee endorsed Josh Shapiro for Attorney General over...
Hogan: nearly two tons of prescription drugs collected in 2015
West Goshen Police Chief Joe Gleason, State Rep. Becky Corbin and Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan with one of the many prescription drug collection boxes located around the county. Hogan said Friday that the program collected nearly two tons of drugs in 2015.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Friday that 3,747 pounds of prescription drugs were collected...
Coatesville Police officers go above and beyond
Officers bring baby formula for snowed-in family
By Lauren Parker- Gill, Staff writer, The Times
Officer Carmen Mollichella (top) and Officer Jared Davis (bottom) trekked in the snow to buy and deliver baby formula to a woman who was unable to get to the store, following last weekend’s snow storm. Pictures are courtesy of the City of Coatesville Police Department.
COATESVILLE – Following a historic...
Op/Ed.: Thank you to heroes who served public during budget standoff
Local human service agencies found ways to keep on serving without state money
By Terence Farrell, Kathi Cozzone & Michelle Kichline, Commissioners, Chester County
Chester County Commissioners (from left) Kathi Cozzone, Michelle Kichline and Terence Farrell.
When Gov. Tom Wolf and the State Legislature were unable to reach a state budget agreement by July 1, 2015, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania...
On Stage: Strong voices in spotlight locally this week
Break out of the winter blues with some hot local music
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Breaking Benjamin
The weekend’s abundance of standout live music gets off to a good start on January 29 and continues the next day with five concerts featuring acts that have an emphasis on strong vocal performances — Breaking Benjamin, Nalani & Sarina, René Marie, Garland Jeffreys and Raul...
‘War’ is over; suspect surrenders
Kenneth ‘War’ Wylie
Sought for more than three months on witness intimidation charges, Kenneth ‘War” Wylie of Coatesville surrendered to authorities, Tuesday.
Wylie, 25, had been sought on charges that he and his girlfriend, Chanel Turner, who was an employee of the Chester County Juvenile Probation Department threatened a potential witness in a drug case against Wylie.
