Police: alleged armed home-invader in custody
Authorities said 17-year-old has been charged as adult
A 17-year-old has been charged as an adult in connection with the Sept. 18 home invasion robbery that occurred in the 400 block of Maple Avenue in the city, Coatesville Police Det. Shawn Dowds said Friday.
Victor Woodward has been charged with numerous felonies, including robbery with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault, and carjacking, police...
East Fallowfield Girl Scouts plant Pinwheels for Peace
The Girl Scouts of East Fallowfield Elementary School, along with their leaders and school principal Wayne Wallace planted pinwheels last week in honor of Pinwheels for Peace, an international project by those seeking peace in the world.
EAST FALLOWFIELD — The Girl Scouts of East Fallowfield Elementary School each placed a pinwheel in front of the school last week for “Pinwheels for Peace.”
In...
PennDOT lightens chore of replacing license
Ordering duplicate can now be done online, agency says
The headache of obtaining a duplicate non-commercial driver’s license or photo identification card to replace one that was lost or stolen has been lessened, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said Wednesday.
“Ordering a duplicate driver’s license or photo identification card just got easier for our customers,” PennDOT’s...
County to host forum for landlords
Topics will include conflict resolution, service-provider partnerships
Attention landlords: Chester County’s fourth annual Landlord Forum offers a wide-ranging series of interactive workshops and discussions on relevant topics.
The forum will take place on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until noon at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus, 137 Modena Road, South Coatesville. To attend, contact Laurie...
Feedback sought on ways to help area teens
Coatesville Youth Initiative asking residents to respond to survey
The Coatesville Youth Initiative is seeking feedback on its youth programs, such as the Brandywine Trek, which enables participants to explore the importance of the environment.
Amid the administrative turmoil of the Coatesville Area School District, the Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) is offering residents a way to help youth in...
Police: Stolen car recovered in Highland Twp.
BMW reportedly damaged after being taken from unit block of Woodland Ave.
On Wednesday at 4:53 p.m., Coatesville Police received a stolen-car complaint, Officer Miguel A. Ortiz reported. The victim said a black 2003 BMW 745l with the Pennsylvania license JDS 8685 was stolen from the unit block of Woodland Avenue around 4:30 p.m., police said. At 6:40 p.m. Pennsylvania State Police recovered the vehicle,...
First Niagara helps build community – and homes
Financial group donates $50k to Habitat for Humanity, works at Cambria Terrace
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
First Niagara employees Susan Hernandez and Lindsay Schaub discuss how to paint a ceiling without dripping. Wednesday was Schaub’s first time painting a ceiling.
COATESVILLE – First Niagara Financial Group announced a $50,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity on Wednesday.
The...
Veteran law-enforcer returns to county roots
Sheriff selects Caln Township resident as chief deputy
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh (left) announces her selection of George P. March as chief deputy sheriff, filling a position that has been vacant since January.
For the new Chester County chief deputy sheriff, the position, which was announced Wednesday, represents a repeat...
One word: shameful
CASD school board disrespects residents for no good reason
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
CALN — I’ve been to a lot of Board of Education meetings over the years, some compelling, some downright boring, but until Tuesday night, I’ve never been to one that could be described with one word:
Shameful.
The Coatesville Area School District Board of Education endured (I wish I could use the word...
S. Coatesville mayor among award recipients
Three honored by Democratic Party for lifetime of public service
South Coatesville Mayor James Kennedy receives lifetime achievement award from Chester County Democratic Chairwoman Michele Vaughn on Sunday night.
On Sunday night, the Chester County Democratic Committee held its annual fall gala dinner at the Downingtown County Club.
The keynote speakers were Pennsylvania State Democratic Party Chairman...
