County reminds residents to change clocks, batteries
End of daylight saving time provides chance to check detectors
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 3, and county residents are reminded when turning clocks back an hour, change and test the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
“This one simple step can help save lives,” said Chester County Chief Fire Marshal Harrison “Digger” Holt in a county news release. “Each year...
Area student work to share space with masters
Brandywine River Museum to debut new rotating exhibition
The Brandywine River Museum will debut a new display of area student works on Nov. 10.
“Imagine Brandywine,” a new exhibition space at the Brandywine River Museum for the display of creative art projects by area school students, will debut on Nov.10.
The inaugural display – inspired by the museum’s collection and landscape – will...
Alleged city bike thief wanted in West Brandywine
Coatesville resident, 21, also found in possession of drugs, police said
Coatesville Police were dispatched to the area of North Third Avenue and Diamond Street on Wednesday at 11:41 p.m. for a bicycle theft, Officer Joseph Thompson reported. The victim advised that a black male wearing a jean jacket had just removed the bike from his porch and was last seen traveling westbound on Diamond Street, police...
Public input sought for environmental grants
Pa. American Water sponsoring ‘Community Investment Challenge’
Pennsylvania American Water announced the “Community Investment Challenge” last week, a contest that will enable the public to help determine grant awards to support environmental projects and community improvement programs.
To be eligible, organizations must submit projects that will take place within Pennsylvania American...
Brandywine Health Foundation announces fall grants
Awards to nonprofits serving area bring total to nearly $12 million
The Brandywine Health Foundation recently announced grants totaling $1,051,000, bringing the foundation’s total giving since it began awarding grants in 2002 to over $11.8 million.
“Residents of the Coatesville area have had a higher than average incidence of chronic diseases such as cancer, stroke and heart disease,” said Elizabeth...
City man accused of knocking victim unconscious
Police said assault also resulted in loss of at least 2 teeth
Coatesville Police were dispatched to an assault in the 100 block of North Third Avenue on Tuesday at 1:46 a.m., Officer Rob Kuech reported. Witnesses said Steven Schweitzer, 41, of Coatesville, punched the victim, causing unconsciousness and the loss of at least two teeth, police said, adding that the victim was transported to Paoli Hospital...
Natural Lands Trust offering bird’s eye view
Special workshop series will focus on optimal birding experiences
Anyone with an interest in birding may want to join Natural Lands Trust (NLT) to take advantage of “Your Big Year,” a workshop series that begins in November and is exclusive to its members.
The trust’s connection to birding dates back to 1953 when a group of avid birders joined forces to prevent Gulf Oil from dumping dredging...
CASD appoints Dr. Leonard Fitts as interim superintendent
Fitts says he looks forward to working with diversity, opening communications
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
New Interim Superintendent Dr. Leonard Fitts speaks to the administrators, staff, and citizens present at Tuesday’s press conference.
CALN – The Coatesville Area School District School Board announced the appointment of Dr. Leonard Fitts as interim superintendent at a press...
City police: Shots fired on W. Harmony Street
Seven spent casings found in 300 block Monday night; probe continues
On Monday at 7:31 p.m., Coatesville Police were dispatched to the 300 block of West Harmony Street for a report of shots fired, Officer Rob Kuech reported. Upon arrival, officers located approximately seven spent .45 caliber shell casings in the street but no other indication of what occurred. The scene was processed, and police...
Landlords claim city trying to generate income with rental fees
Newly formed Coatesville Housing Association questions city fees and codes
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – Landlords continued to raise concerns over recent fee increases at Monday night’s City Council meeting.
Members of the newly formed Coatesville Housing Association, a group organized to represent the interest of city landlords, said that they are being overcharged for...
