City police: Pizza deliverer struck, robbed at gunpoint
Investigation reportedly led to arrest of two Coatesville men
On Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 10:57 p.m., a pizza deliverer was assaulted and robbed at gunpoint the 800 block of Lumber Street, Coatesville Police Officer Stephen Galletta reported. Police said the victim was struck in the head by one of two assailants and threatened with being shot if he did not give the robbers money, police said. A short...
D.A.: Former city detective faces new theft charges
Gerald D. Pawling accused of stealing from evidence room to pave driveway
Updated at 4:55 p.m. with comment from defense attorney
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Gerald D. Pawling, a former Coatesville Police detective, faces new theft charges.
A former Coatesville Police detective, previously charged with stealing over $40,000 from the police union and Police Athletic League,...
Coatesville VA celebrates new addition
$5 million hospice unit will offer state-of-art care
The Coatesville Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Coatesville celebrated the addition of a new $5 million hospice unit on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
At the Coatesville Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, cause for celebration occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 7, as VA leadership and employees, veterans, community members, and representatives of elected officials...
County commissioners retain leadership structure
With unanimous votes, Costello reelected chair, Cozzone, vice-chair
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Kathi Cozzone (from left) ,Terence Farrell, and Ryan Costello voted Tuesday to retain last year’s leadership structure.
During the first sunshine meeting of 2014, the Chester County Commissioners voted to continue last year’s leadership structure.
With unanimity,...
Lavender-Norris, Hess sworn onto City Council
Hamrick elected City Council President
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
New Coatesville City Council member Linda Lavender Norris is sworn in at Monday’s reorganization meeting.
COATESVILLE – New City Council Members Linda Lavender Norris and Marie Hess were sworn in at Council’s reorganization meeting Monday afternoon.
Both members said that they felt a sense of civic duty toward...
Man selling newspapers struck by dump truck
Police say he was treated for minor injuries; he and driver both cited
Coatesville Police were dispatched to the 300 block of West Lincoln Highway for an accident involving a pedestrian on Monday, Jan. 6, at 6:57 a.m., Officer Rob Kuech reported. John Lasak, 55, of Coatesville, was illegally standing in the middle of the street selling the Daily Local News when he was struck by a small dump truck...
Cold putting strain on electricity resources
Public asked to take measures to conserve power
In response to the continuing frigid weather, PJM Interconnection, the electricity grid operator for more than 61 million people in the region, is asking the public to conserve electricity on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
Demand for electricity is expected to increase, and PJM is requesting customers take simple conservation steps, said a PJM news release.
Set thermostats...
Chester County D.A. announces 2 promotions
Ron Yen, Carlos Barraza receive new duties, titles
Ron Yen
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced two promotions in a news release on Tuesday.
Ron Yen, a former deputy district attorney, was promoted to the position of chief deputy district attorney for trials, and Carlos Barraza, previously an assistant district attorney, was named deputy district attorney.
Yen, the 2012 Prosecutor...
Native soccer star continues standout moves
J.T. Dorsey to receive Pa. coaches award for his youth mentoring
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
J.T. Dorsey, a Coatesville native and soccer star, is being honored by the Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association for his commitment to the sport through youth development.
A Coatesville native and soccer standout is being honored for his commitment to the sport both on and off the...
County swearing-in spotlights two new jurists
10 take oath of office, including Judges Patrick Carmody, Jeffrey R. Sommer
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Patrick Carmody (left) and Jeffrey R. Sommer are the newest additions to the Chester County bench.
A swearing-in ceremony rescheduled from Friday played out in Chester County Court on Monday with the black robes of two new judges dominating the spotlight.
Four row officers...
