Coatesville Police seeking hit-and-run driver
Striking vehicle described as silver or white Nissan SUV
On Monday, Jan. 6, at 5:03 a.m., Coatesville Police responded to the 600 block of East Chestnut Street for a hit-and-run auto accident, Officer Jose Colon reported. Upon investigation, officers determined that an unknown person operating a silver or white Nissan SUV struck the victim’s 1999 Chevrolet Blazer which was parked in front of 636...
3rd defendant gets life in barbershop owner’s slaying
Shamone ‘Kadoff’ Woods also ordered to pay more than $31,000 in restitution
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The third of four defendants charged with executing a 33-year-old Coatesville barbershop owner in 2006 received a mandatory life sentence for first-degree murder in Chester County Court on Monday.
With minimal comment, Judge David Bortner imposed the penalty on...
Extreme cold can heighten risk of fire
Officials urge safety precautions for supplemental heating devices
How low will temperatures go? The National Weather Service is predicting wind-chill values down to -12 Monday night with a west wind of 21 to 24 mph and gusts as high as 41 mph.
On Tuesday, Jan. 7, the mercury is not expected to exceed 11 with wind chills down to -13 during the day and -8 at night. A warmup of sorts is predicted for...
County: Avoid plumbing woes during big chill
Taking precautions can help prevent costly frozen pipes
Weather officials are predicting a combination of bitter cold temperatures and wind across the county from tonight into Wednesday, Jan. 8 – dangerous conditions that could wreak havoc with plumbing, county officials said.
In a news release, the county suggested that being prepared and informed could help avoid the messy and often expensive...
Gerlach won’t run in 2014
Seven-term Congressman cites family needs
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach.
U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach (R-6) announced Monday that he would not seek a seventh term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The move comes as a bit of a surprise — just two years after redistricting made the Sixth a more Republican-friendly district and will suddenly open the field to a number of local...
Man accused of driving drunk, hitting pedestrians
Coatesville Police say he also illegally possessed firearm
A 41-year-old Coatesville man faces multiple charges after police said he struck pedestrians while driving drunk and illegally possessed a firearm. Coatesville Police Officer Joseph Norcini reported that Marty Harrell, a convicted felon, struck pedestrians in the unit block of Strode Avenue on Saturday, Jan. 4, at 7:26 p.m.
Harrell, who showed...
Library program to focus on computer history
Inventor of original smartphone to speak in Exton
To gain insight into the world of modern communications, the Chester County Library in Exton is inviting the public to a presentation on Monday, Jan. 6, in the Struble Room.
From 7 to 8:30 p.m., Dr. Rocco Leonard Martino, the inventor of the original smartphone, will present “Personal History of the Computer,” a discussion of the history and...
Down 15, Coatesville comes back to beat West
Crutchfield opens up Coatesville offense to give home team a dynamic attack
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Jaquan Hollingshed drives the lane early. Downingtown collapsed its defense to deal with Coatesville’s strong forward play.
CALN – Sports are not just a matter of accumulating points and trying to score on each individual play. Each game is a narrative constructed over three...
Dinniman, Pileggi offer support for military honorees
Both express strong support for Senate Bill 886
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Sen. Andrew Dinniman talks about his bill, Senate Bill 886, which would create an online database of Medal of Honor winners to help thwart those who would falsely claim such honors.
WEST GOSHEN — One word came to the forefront in a discussion about proposed legislation to prevent misrepresentation and claims of military...
Michigan man cited for crash on U.S. 30 Bypass
State police say he rear-ended driver stopped for another accident
On Thursday, Dec. 26, at 10:05 a.m., troopers from the Embreeville barracks responded to back-to-back, two-vehicle crashes on the U.S. 30 Bypass, just west of Rt. 340 in Caln Township, state police said. Andrew J. Bulla, 22, of Kallamazoo, Mi., was traveling westbound and failed to stop his gray 2012 Jeep Compass in time on the snow-covered...
