City police: Alleged drunk driver hits 4 cars, flees
Witnesses credited with assisting in 25-year-old man’s arrest
On Sunday, Dec. 29, at 6:03 a.m., Coatesville Cpl. Jeffrey Ingemie responded to a five-car vehicle, hit-and-run accident in the 100 block of Strode Avenue, police said. During the course of the investigation, officers located the driver of the striking vehicle approximately 10 minutes after the initial dispatch though witness descriptions....
Rehiring Ellison begs a lot of questions
Why just tops the list of explanations needed by CASD board
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
As you probably know, we do get our share of reader comments. Many are supportive, encouraging and enlightening. Some are nasty and pointless (we tend to remove those without editorial or commentary value) and some are humorous.
Once in a great while, even when clearly wearing a troll hat, a commentator will...
City police: Firearm recovered during traffic stop
Officers say Coatesville resident lacked driver’s license, license to carry
On Dec. 25 at 10:22 p.m., Coatesville Police Officers Joseph Thompson and Joseph Norcini stopped a vehicle northbound on 10th Avenue at Stirling Street for not having headlights, police said. The driver, Ashby Shatteen-Brown, 22, of Coatesville, was unable to produce a driver’s license, and officers saw a firearm in...
Ex-jurist reports to chemo treatment, not prison
Superior Court puts Rita A. Arnold’s state jail sentence on hold
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A Superior Court decision has enabled Rita A. Arnold, a former magisterial district judge, to continue with her chemotherapy treatment, not report to state prison.
Instead of reporting to jail on Friday, Dec. 27, Rita A. Arnold received chemotherapy for an aggressive form of breast...
Caln announces trash changes
CALN —A new trash collection contract will mean a few changes for township residents when it comes to trash and recycling pick up, starting in January.
The township’s Board of Commissioners signed a new trash and recycling contract for residents with Eagle Disposal of Pa. Inc.— which will mean a few adjustments to what had been the schedule for collection, starting next week.
State police: 3 area residents charged with shoplifting
Arrests made Sunday at Walmart in West Sadsbury Township
State police from the Embreeville barracks reported two separate incidents of retail theft on Sunday, Dec. 22, at the Walmart in West Sadsbury Township. The first occurred at 2:36 p.m. when Jessica Tolton, 24, of Cochranville, allegedly removed $88.35 worth of merchandise from the store. The second involved Raven Church, 21, and Kristin Jones,...
Record number of Chesco firms get boost
State grants Keystone Innovation Zone tax credits to 19 businesses
A record 19 firms in Chester County have been awarded $1.45 million in state Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) tax credits – incentive given to companies with great growth and job-creation potential, said an announcement from State Sen. Andy Dinniman.
Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development has awarded the...
City police: Man shot during Sunday home invasion
Detectives say victim recovering from two gunshot wounds
On Sunday, Dec. 22, Coatesville Police responded to a shooting during a home-invasion robbery at 5:20 a.m. in an apartment in the 300 block of Victoria Drive, Det. Kevin Campbell reported. Five black males, all wearing masks and displaying handguns, entered the apartment while the occupants of the apartment were asleep; one occupant, Anthony...
State to fund four county development projects
WEST CHESTER — Despite it being a time when state economic development funding has become sparse, Chester County has been awarded funds for four projects to create local jobs and boost the county’s economy.
County Commissioners’ Chairman Ryan Costello announced Tuesday that $5.25 million in Pennsylvania Economic Growth Initiative funds had been awarded by Gov. Tom Corbett for four Chester County...
Sheriff: These deputies super fit to serve
Annual fitness challenge produces 18 winners
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh recognized 18 winners in her recent annual fitness challenge.
If 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, five pull-ups, a double stair climb, a dummy drag and a 2.5 mile run aren’t the way you start your day, you probably don’t work for the Chester County Sheriff.
Of course, not all days in that venue start at 5 a.m....
