City Council members emphasize revenue growth for 2014
Landlords question tax hike as Council members say 2014 is year for change
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – Contention between City Council and local landlords continued at Monday night’s meeting, this time because of disagreements over the 37% property tax increase for 2014.
At the beginning of Monday night’s meeting, Council held a public hearing on the 2014 budget. Multiple...
Information on Fleetwood St. graffiti sought
Coatesville Police documented recent vandalism on Monday afternoon
On Monday, Dec. 9, at 1:45 p.m., Coatesville Sgt. Rodger Ollis observed recently applied graffiti on the south wall of a city Redevelopment Authority property located at 399 Fleetwood St., police said. Anyone with information regarding the vandalism is asked to contact the police department by phone, send an anonymous text by using...
Maxwell announces run for State Rep.
Downingtown mayor becomes second Democrat seeking 74th seat
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Josh Maxwell
DOWNINGTOWN — And then there were two.
Democrat Josh Maxwell, the Mayor of Downingtown, officially announced Tuesday that he would be a candidate for State Representative in the newly created 74th District in 2014, joining Caln Commissioner Joshua Young in the race for the Democratic nomination.
Republican...
Nominations open for outstanding female advocate
Chester County Fund for Women and Girls seeking annual award-winner
The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls is now accepting nominations for its 2014 Kitchen Table Award.
The award was established in 2011 to honor a member of the community who represents the fund’s mission and values, an “outstanding Chester County woman who has made substantive contributions through service and/or philanthropy...
Exton library urges shoppers to buy handmade
Third Annual Craft Fair to be held on Saturday, Dec. 14
Shop local and handmade: That’s the advice of the Friends of the Chester County Library (CCL), which is sponsoring CCL’s 3rd Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec.14.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., vendors will be stationed throughout the main Exton library as well as in the Struble meeting room. Craft-makers will include a variety of jewelers, knit...
City police: Domestic dispute leads to drug arrest
Officer says man fleeing disturbance had bags of suspected crack cocaine
On Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3:49 a.m., Coatesville Cpl. Jonathan Shave responded to assist officers with a domestic disturbance in the 1200 block of Francis Drive, police said. En route, Shave observed a vehicle fleeing the scene and conducted a traffic stop of Lenn Tucker, 22, of Coatesville, police said. Tucker was found to be in possession...
PennDOT: Roadwork may cause traffic delays
Crews will be working on westbound U.S. 30 Bypass in Caln, Valley
Area roadwork has been scheduled this week, said an announcement from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), which wants motorists to be mindful of possible delays.
Crews will be doing maintenance sweeping on the westbound U.S. 30 Bypass in Caln and Valley Townships. The work, which will result in intermittent lane...
Festive 5k, Christmas Parade bring holiday cheer to city
“Blurred Lines” float, 77-year-old runner, local officials add color
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Parade Grand Marshall Amy Fadool Kane of Comcast Sportsnet waves to the crowd.
COATESVILLE – The holiday season is not simply about presents and songs, turkey and stuffing, or placing wagers on how long Grandpa can stay awake on the couch before he insists he was just resting...
Christmas Tree Lighting sets up family tradition
Collaborative event included visit from Santa, who handed out candy
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – Coatesville continued to get into the swing of the holiday spirit at its Christmas Tree Lighting in Gateway Park on Saturday night.
Organized by Parks and Recreation Commission Head Marie Hess, the event drew police officers, firefighters, and residents. Santa Claus also made...
City police: Contraband warrant prompts false name
Officer says Quarryville woman lied about identity
While on routine patrol on Saturday at 4:02 p.m., Coatesville Police Officer Joe Thompson noticed a vehicle with a suspicious license plate at First Avenue and Chestnut Street, police said. During a subsequent traffic stop, the occupants all appeared nervous and gave conflicting stories about their whereabouts, police said. Further investigation revealed...
