County to start revision of comprehensive plan
The timeline for the revision and implementation of Chester County’s new comprehensive plan.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Board of Commissioners announced Tuesday the start of an update to the County’s comprehensive plan.
County officials said that Landscapes 3 — the name of the new comprehensive plan — will be developed to continue the focus on growth and preservation established...
Man charged in Coatesville murder
Lenn “Butter” Tucker
COATESVILLE – A city man has been charged with first degree murder in grisly killing of Alex Hartzell in late August, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said Monday.
Lenn “Butter” Tucker, who lists both Philadelphia and Coatesville addresses, faces charges of first degree murder, possessing an instrument of crime, being a convicted felon in possession...
DEP expands drought watch to Chester County
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has extended a formal Drought Warning to Chester and Delaware counties, meaning now 38 of the state’s 67 counties are under the watch.
The watch means that officials are asking for 5% reduction of non-essential water use by residents and businesses.
Accordingly, local water companies, including Pennsylvania American Water is asking their...
Coatesville police seek man wanted in shooting
COATESVILLE — City police are looking for a man they say shot and gravely wounded another man Saturday evening on West Harmony Street.
Police responded to the 300 block of West Harmony Street, at the report of a shooting. There they found the victim, a man in his 30s, suffering from a “life threatening” gun shot wound. The victim was transported to Paoli Hospital.
Coatesville PD, school and government leaders hold public talk
Sgt. Rodger Ollis recognized for excellent service
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
Community roundtable was held last week with CASD administrators, Coatesville Police Department and local politicians.
COATESVILLE – A community roundtable was held at Abdala Park in Coatesville with members of church communities, the Coatesville Police Department, the Coatesville Area School District,...
Woman charged with embezzling from Caln business
Lisa R. Saxe
CALN — A Delaware woman has been charged with taking some $220,000 from a township small business, apparently, police said, to fund her gambling habit.
Lisa R. Saxe, of Claymont, Del., was charged with Theft, Access Device Fraud, Unlawful Use of a Computer and related charges, Wednesday by township police.
Casey talks to students about bullying at Coatesville High
U.S. Senator says one in four students are victims
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
U.S. Senator Bob Casey visited Coatesville Intermediate High School Tuesday to speak to students about bullying.
CALN – U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D) paid a visit to ninth and tenth grade students at the Coatesville Area Intermediate High School campus Tuesday morning to speak about bullying across the nation...
CASD board approves 5-year contract for Taschner
Members of the public questioned, ‘why now?’
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
Teachers, parents and taxpayers filled the auditorium at Coatesville Area Senior High School as the school board of directors voted to renew superintendent Dr. Cathy Taschner’s contract for five years.
CALN – Last week, teachers, parents and taxpayers packed the auditorium at Coatesville Area...
County plans 5K Color Run to battle opioid addiction
Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell, Kathi Cozzone and Michelle Kichline, with Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners and District Attorney continue to take measures in fighting opioid and heroin addiction within the county by scheduling a color 5k run and walk that will raise funds to help combat the growing epidemic.
Chester County’s...
Lewis to host revitalization panel
State Rep. Harry Lewis Jr. (R-74)
COATESVILLE — To provide community members with an update on Coatesville revitalization efforts, Rep. Harry Lewis Jr. (R-Chester) will be hosting a Coatesville City Chat with a panel of local officials. The event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 8, from 6-8 p.m. at the Coatesville Area Senior Center, 250 Harmony St., Coatesville.
“For many years, we have appreciated...
