Modena gets county grant to upgrade lighting
Replacing street lamps with LEDs expected to save money, enhance view
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The future – at least at nighttime – got brighter for Modena residents when the Chester County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a $52,000 grant for street lamp improvements.
The Community Revitalization Program (CRP) grant represented one of seven awards to county boroughs,...
Police: Screaming woman cited for harassment
Victim tells police Downingtown resident struck her and her vehicle
A Downingtown woman was cited for harassment and disorderly conduct on Tuesday at 6:58 p.m., Coatesville Cpl. Larry Cooper reported. Police said officers were dispatched to the area of North Seventh Avenue and Merchant Street for a reported assault. When officers arrived, the victim said she had been in her vehicle when Tamika Reason,...
Survey says life is good in Chester County
Residents’ top priority: Maintain quality services – and low taxes
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
This landscape on Newark Road in Toughkenamon is typical of the vistas residents say contribute to quality Chester County living.
Ninety-five percent of residents surveyed agreed that Chester County, which boasts valued scenic vistas, provides “a positive place to raise a...
County to spray for mosquitos in Caln Twp.
Effort to reduce risk of West Nile virus scheduled for Thursday night
A map shows the general area that will be the focus of the county’s mosquito-spraying on Thursday night in Caln Township.
Weather permitting, the Chester County Health Department will conduct a mosquito-control treatment in portions of Caln Township on Thursday between 8 and 11 p.m., said a department news release.
The treatment...
County reports heavy rains, heavy 9-1-1 call volume
Sunnier skies due Wednesday, but flood warnings remain in effect
Flood warnings continue for the Brandywine Creek, but heavy rain has moved out of the area, county officials report.
The Chester County Department of Emergency Services has released the following information on area weather conditions.
24-hour rainfall amounts at 10 a.m. included: Atglen, 3.72 inches; Marshallton, 3.25; West Chester,...
Couple describes assault by group on Monday
Police said man taken to hospital for evaluation after being shoved to ground
On Monday at 12:58 a.m., Cpl. Jonathan Shave responded to the 400 block of Maple Street for a reported assault, police said. Upon arrival, the victim stated that he and his wife stepped out to their vehicle and were assaulted by an unknown number of males and females, police said. The husband was transported to Brandywine...
City Council designates a ‘revitalization district’ downtown
Beautification and business growth efforts to focus between 1st and 4th Ave.
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
CAPP member Ted Reed (left) and Chairperson Regina Horton Lewis (right) present Acting Fire Chief James Lentz with a $5,000 check. The grant from the Stewart Huston Charitable Trust will be used to purchase new barricades.
COATESVILLE – City council passed a motion to designate...
Defensive end lines up for student backpack drive
Derrick Morgan, a defensive end for the Tennessee Titans, is helping to provide Coatesville children with backpacks.
Residents invited to donate supplies, recycle materials, and clean up city
Coatesville residents will have an opportunity to get donations and make some on Saturday through two back-to-school drives, each from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Coatesville Memorial Community Center. In addition, multiple...
Victim: Robbers struck him, grabbed laptop, Xbox
Police said theft occurred early Sunday morning in 600 block of E. Lincoln Highway
On Sunday at 1:38 a.m., Coatesville Cpl. Ken Michels and Officer Rob Kuech police were dispatched to the 600 block of East Lincoln Highway for a report of a strong-arm robbery, police said. The victim was walking in the block when he was struck in the face by an unknown assailant while a second actor forcibly took an...
Expect maintenance work delays on U.S. 30
The following area road projects have been scheduled by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for routine maintenance (PennDOT) this week.
On eastbound U.S. 30 in Caln Township between Airport Rd. and Rt. 340, crews will be repairing the road shoulder on Monday and Tuesday. Intermittent lane closures can be expected from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
U.S. 30 westbound in Caln Township between...
