West Whiteland police seeking alleged iPod thief’s ID
Detectives say crime captured on surveillance camera
West Whiteland Township Police are hoping someone can identify this alleged iPod Touch thief.
A customer took his eyes off his new $229 iPod Touch momentarily and a thief grabbed it, said West Whiteland Township Police Department, who are seeking the public’s help to identify the subject.
Police said the theft that occurred at the Target store...
Coatesville man cited for alleged public intoxication
Search reveals marijuana, drug paraphernalia, police said
On Monday, Nov. 25, Coatesville Police observed Brian L. Mccorkle, 47, of Coatesville, walking with a staggered gate in the 700 block of East Lincoln Highway at 11:14 p.m., Officer Rob Kuech reported. Police said Mccorkle was intoxicated to a degree that he was a danger to himself and others, and he was taken into custody. A subsequent search...
Christmas tree sale benefits veterans
Tree sale proceeds will help fund therapy dogs for vets
Christmas trees will go on sale starting Nov. 30 at Northbrook Marketplace, with proceeds benefitting a program to train therapy dogs for wounded military veterans. Four of the dogs in the training program, like those pictured above, will be on hand for shoppers to meet.
POCOPSON — Northbrook Marketplace, on the corner of Northbrook and Unionville...
Area residents urged to support #GivingTuesday
Coatesville Youth Initiative hopes to draw attention from consumerism to nonprofits
Dreading that post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping? The Brandywine Health Foundation and the Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) are suggesting a better option: participating in #GivingTuesday, a day devoted to giving back.
#GivingTuesday on Dec. 3 is a campaign to create a national day of giving at the start of the...
Tips to avoid deep trouble if deep-frying bird
Officials say fire is common occurrence when precautions aren’t taken
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner are cautioning consumers to be extra careful if deep-frying a turkey is part of your Thanksgiving celebration.
While a tasty alternative to the traditional roasted main course, deep-frying a turkey without taking precautions can lead to fire...
City Council passes 2014 budget; taxes to rise 3.5 mills
Plan includes contingencies to increase accountability of administration
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – City Council adopted the preliminary budget for 2014 at its meeting Monday night.
The budget, set at just over $10 million, includes a 3.5-mill tax increase to make the new rate 9.415 mills. The budget also includes stipulations in order to stimulate redevelopment in the...
City police: Traffic stops lead to drug arrests
Two Coatesville men facing possession, paraphernalia charges
On Monday, Nov. 25, at 2:54 p.m., Coatesville Police conducted a traffic stop of a green Ford Explorer in the 100 block of West Lincoln Highway, Officer Sylvester Earle reported. During the stop, officers observed several plastic baggies commonly used to package illegal drugs on the rear seat of the vehicle, police said. A subsequent search...
At Friendship Elementary, catering to many tastes
Staff, students, relatives and friends galore enjoy annual breakfast
Jason Stewart merited three invitations to the breakfast, courtesy of his son Jacob, 4th grade; and daughters Ava, 1st grade; and Faith, 3rd grade.
The eggs-citement positively sizzled at Friendship Elementary on Friday morning as more than 300 dads, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, friends, and miscellaneous buddies crowded into the...
These mannequins have been dressed to thrill
Chester County Historical Society opens exhibit of 19th-century attire
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
“Profiles: Chester County Clothing of the 1800s,” the first comprehensive interpretation of 19th-century Chester County garb and the people behind it, opened Friday at the Chester County Historical Society.
A Pennsylvania law passed in 1872 may have shocked the pantaloons...
DA: Man accused of firing at police arraigned
Bail for 32-year-old set at $2 million; he has not left hospital yet
Andre E. “Needles” Fiorentino faces attempted murder charges for allegedly shooting at two Coatesville police officers on Saturday.
The 32-year-old Coatesville man accused of shooting at two city police officers on Saturday, Nov. 23, has been arrested and arraigned, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said Monday...
