Smoke detectors credited with helping avert tragedy
City residents safely evacuate burning 3-story apartment building
Smoke detectors helped avert a tragedy Thursday night as fire struck a two-unit, three-story apartment building in the 100 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Interim Coatesville Fire Chief Jim Lentz said.
The Coatesville Bureau of Fire along with the Veteran’s Administration Fire Department and Modena Fire Company received a call at...
Through mural, young city artists continue to shine
Darkness to Light creators to be honored at Penn State reception
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Teens show off the finished Darkness to Light mural at an unveiling ceremony at the Bridge Academy and Community Center in Coatesville.
The glow generated by the Darkness to Light mural project continues, and its youthful creators will be recognized on Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Penn State...
Police: Traffic stop leads to warrant arrest
Coatesville man allegedly wanted in West Chester
During a traffic stop in the 600 block of East Lincoln Highway at 3:06 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, police determined that Amir Brake, 25, of Coatesville, was wanted on a bench warrant from West Chester, Officer Joe Thompson reported. Brake was held for transport to Chester County Prison by constables, police said.
A pedestrian stop on Thursday, Nov. 14...
Police: Two of four robbery suspects in custody
They have been linked to more than half a dozen holdups
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville Det./Sgt. Brandon Harris (left) and Officer Carmen Mollichella escort robbery suspect Zane Robinson, 19, to a police car.
Two of the four men linked to a roving band of robbers who have terrified Coatesville residents for weeks were arraigned Thursday morning on multiple charges.
And...
Agencies partnering for ‘Get It Done Day’
Residents invited to get connected, get enrolled, get informed
Need help with employment, health, finances, or housing?
A group of service and benefit representatives from a variety of organizations will be on hand Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for “Get It Done Day.”
The event will be held at the Charles A. Melton Arts and Education Center, 501 E. Miner St., West Chester, and transportation...
Free child safety seat checks scheduled
State police urging parents, caregivers to have equipment inspected
Every day, about two children aged 12 or younger die and 325 are injured in motor-vehicle accidents across the country, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Research also shows that three out of four children are not as secure in the car as they should...
City man accused of possessing cocaine, lots of cash
Police said he tried to toss drugs during pedestrian stop
When Coatesville Police Officer Joe Thompson made a pedestrian stop in the 800 block of Coates Street on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 12:17 p.m., police said Zaequon T. Closson, 23, of Coatesville, responded by trying to toss the cocaine he possessed. Police said Closson, who also possessed a large amount of U.S. currency, was charged with cocaine...
Landlord fees continue to generate acrimony
Both sides accusing each other of inappropriate behavior
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville City Councilwoman-elect Marie Hess, currently the head of the Parks and Recreation Commission, asks City Council to consider naming a new playground after James R. “Bubble” Lopp, a longtime Public Works employee.
Sparks continued to fly in the ongoing dispute between City...
School board approves purchase of $2.8M Citadel Building
Amidst shouting and name-calling, board passes motion for new admin building
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Upset during public comment, Board Member Rick Fox turns his back to the speaker.
CALN – The Coatesville Area School District Board of Education voted to purchase the Citadel Building at a special meeting held at the 9/10 Center Tuesday night.
What were all those dentists doing in New Orleans?
Annual American Dental Association Meeting highlight tech, learning
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Just last week more than 24 thousand dental professionals gathered in New Orleans for the Annual meeting of the American Dental Association. That’s a lot of dental people in one place. What makes these meetings so important?
As a private practice dentist, I believe it is...
