PUC approves water rate hikes
Settlement means no further hikes for three years, some residents to save
Update: 9:40, Dec. 24: Corrects to note reduction in waste water fees.
The costs of water for local residents who use Pennsylvania American Water is going up for the second time in four years next week — but, thanks to a settlement announced with the state Public Utilities Commission, it will be the final rate hike for the...
For Coatesville Police, ‘Shop with a Cop: The Sequel’
Unusual circumstances result in replay at Parkesburg Walmart
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
As the children eagerly await the results, Coatesville Sgt. Rodger Ollis uses the price-checker to help them stay within their budgets.
The children’s gifts were wrapped and the sirens silenced from the law-enforcement caravan, but days after another successful “Shop with a Cop” program,...
One warrant reportedly nets another – and another
Within minutes, Coatesville Police say they took 3 cousins into custody
On Friday, Dec. 20, Coatesville Police observed Anthony T. Grubb, 22, of Downingtown, in the unit block of North Church Street at 1:43 p.m., Officer Chris McCarthy reported. While taking Grubb, who had a bench warrant, into custody, police said they saw Damian S. Connor, 22, who also had a bench warrant, walking nearby. Officers...
Coatesville community mourns passing of Johnson
Paul Johnson
County’s first African-American District Justice, former Coatesville City Council President
12/21/13, 8:40 a.m.: Updates with additional comments
COATESVILLE — Paul Johnson, a member of the Coatesville Area School District School Board, a former City Council member and president and a District Justice — Chester County’s first African-American to hold that post — has died,...
Caln honors police officers for heroic action, daily duties
Sgt. Parkinson receives commendation, Ofc. Miller selected Officer of the Year
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Officer Nate Miller receives Officer of the Year honors as his family looks on.
CALN – Caln Township honored police officers Sgt. Steve Parkinson and officer Nate Miller at the Board of Commissioners’ meeting Tuesday night.
Officer Nate Miller receiver the township’s first...
Police: Downingtown teens repeatedly looted cars
Alert Caln officer credited with 2 arrests for thefts in multiple municipalities
F. Tyler Fitzpatrick, 19, of Downingtown, is accused of a months-long crime spree of vehicle thefts, police said.
A multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of two Downingtown 19-year-olds, who are accused of a months-long crime spree of stealing from locked and unlocked vehicles in more than half a dozen municipalities,...
Holiday spirit warming hearts in West Caln Twp.
‘Toys for Tots’ campaign brings out best in people, police chief says
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Girl Scouts from Troop 413265 and 4290 demonstrate their gift-wrapping prowess for the West Caln “Toys for Tots” campaign.
The West Caln Township building’s meeting room was transformed into gift-wrapping central on Thursday night as a posse of elves,...
Pennsylvania launches designated-driver initiative
Inspired by young ensign’s death, campaign aims to prevent similar tragedies
State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan was one of the speakers at a news conference announcing Pennsylvania’s participation in a designated-driver campaign to prevent tragedies on state roadways.
On July 22, 2000, U.S. Navy Ensign John R. Elliott, just two months out of the Naval Academy, was killed in Salem County,...
Coatesville Police: Neighbors help avert theft
Witnesses cause 2 alleged thieves to flee, provide description that leads to arrest
On Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 8:29 p.m., a resident of the 700 block of East Chestnut Street told police that someone had tried to steal a trailer that was parked in the alley and had a motorcycle strapped to it, Officer Stephen Galletta reported. He said the pair fled the scene in a blue Ford Ranger with wooden panels...
Coatesville Police: Dirt bike owners get dirty deal
Using Craig’s List, phony buyers lure sellers to city for theft, say investigators
During the investigation into a theft scheme using Craig’s List, Cpl. Jonathan Shave said victims arranged to come to Coatesville, where they were told they would receive payment for their dirt bikes; instead, the bikes were stolen, police said.
During the course of the investigation, Shave was able to identify...
