New way to improve city safety? App-solutely
Anonymous text, email system debuts in Coatesville Police Department
Updated at 6:15 to provide quotes from CEO of CitizenObserver
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville Police Chief Jack Laufer (left) and Sgt. Rodger Ollis demonstrate the ease with which citizens can contact police anonymously through a new phone app.
Interested in making Coatesville safer? There’s an app...
Alleged gang leader receives state prison term
Charges included robbery, drug-dealing and probation violations
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
William C. “Pumpkin” Shockley Jr., 25, of Coatesville, was sentenced to 7 to 15 1/2 years in prison on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
“Slim to none.” That’s how the prosecutor described the rehabilitation potential of an alleged Coatesville gang leader who was sentenced Wednesday morning...
Brandywine Center hosts holiday social, Dec. 5
Coatesville Area School District students to provide entertainment
COATESVILLE – Residents of The Brandywine Center, a senior affordable housing community in in the heart of the city will be hosting “Home For The Holidays” Christmas Social on this Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6 PM at The Brandywine Center Kay Conference Room.
The event will feature music, a visit from Santa, and catering by ...
Observing National Influenza Vaccination Week
County to offer free flu shots Monday at Exton library
Don’t take chances with your health, urges the county, which is offering free flu shots on Monday, Dec. 9.
In observance of National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 8-14), the Chester County Health Department will offer the free vaccinations – recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older – at the Chester County Library in Exton from...
Young announces run for 74th District House seat
First to declare candidacy in what could be a crowded field for 2014
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Joshua Young
CALN — Township Commissioner Joshua Young became the first declared candidate for the new 74th District State House seat in 2014, announcing his candidacy, Tuesday afternoon.
Young, a Democrat who just won reelection to a third term as Township Commissioner, describes himself as...
City police: 3rd disturbance call leads to arrest
Coatesville woman cited for public drunkenness, disorderly conduct
On Monday, Dec. 2, at 11:51 p.m., Coatesville Police were dispatched to the unit block of South Third Avenue for a disturbance – the third such call in several hours, Officer Chris McCarthy reported. Upon arrival, Dawn M. Rubincam, 30, of Coatesville, was arrested after she was found to be intoxicated in a public area of the Ash...
Coatesville poised to celebrate holiday season
Friday night’s tree-lighting a prelude to Saturday’s Festive 5K-Run, parade
Coatesville-area children will have two opportunities to see Santa this coming weekend: at Friday night’s tree-lighting ceremony and at Saturday’s Christmas parade.
Coatesville officials want you to bring your holiday cheer and a favorite family ornament to hang from the city’s tree on Friday, Dec....
Sobriety checkpoint reportedly generates 9 DUI arrests
State police said they also issued more than 20 citations or warnings
At a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, Nov. 29, state police from the Embreeville barracks said they came in contact with 135 motorists, nine of whom were arrested for driving under the influence.
In addition, one driver was taken into custody for recklessly endangering another person and resisting arrest, and one was arrested for underage...
Coatesville man facing multiple charges
Police say 45-year-old drove drunk, resisted arrest, possessed drugs
On Saturday, Nov. 30, at 10:01 p.m., Coatesville Cpl. Ken Michels and Officer Rob Kuech came in contact with Joseph Raison-Marshall, 48, of Coatesville, in the 200 block of West Lincoln Highway, police said. Raison-Marshall was taken into custody for driving under the influence, resisting arrest, possession with the intent to deliver...
Red Cross makes it easy to say thanks to military
Holiday Mail for Heroes will be set up at Longwood Gardens
Visitors to Longwood Gardens on Monday night will be able to sign cards for the military, courtesy of the American Red Cross.
For the seventh year in a row, the American Red Cross is sponsoring holiday mail for the nation’s military, and its regional chapter is making it easy for area residents to participate.
On Monday, Dec. 2, from 6...
