Hundreds of homeless in county spur changes
New toll-free number proves popular addition to proactive approach
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
This makeshift housing typifies what volunteers saw during the “point-in-time” count in January that revealed 625 Chester County citizens without a permanent residence.
Wielding flashlights and cartons of supplies – clothes, food and blankets – a team of volunteers sloshed...
Coatesville police seeking assailant on red moped
Victim said he was attacked from behind on East Diamond
Coatesville police responded to the 800 block of East Diamond Street on Wednesday at 6:27 p.m. for an alleged assault, Cpl. Brenden M. Boyle reported. The victim said he was approached by an unknown actor from behind, an altercation ensued, and he sustained a laceration to his forehead, which required treatment at Brandywine Hospital, police...
Op/Ed: Vacation time on the coast got me thinking…about floods
Climate change is real, and now we have to answer tough questions
By Michael Hays, Guest Columnist, The Times
Michael Hays
Who knew that time off could be so alarming.
Last month, I took an extended vacation to spend time with family in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, and hike parts of western Oregon – solo. The Atlantic-Pacific respite awakened me to the potentially devastating impact of rising ocean...
County finally gets new Health Dept. head
Ga. woman with local ties will replace director who resigned in Dec.
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jeanne Casner will start Aug. 26 as director of the Chester County Health Department, the commissioners said Thursday.
After months of searching, Chester County has a new director for its acclaimed Health Department, the county commissioners said Thursday.
At their regular meeting,...
CCHS offering unique way to tune into past
Old-time orchestra returns to Social Lounge for free ‘History on Tap’ program
The Social Lounge in West Chester will be the venue on Tuesday for the latest installment of the Chester County Historical Society’s “History on Tap” program, which will feature a repeat performance by The Dill Pickle Old Time Orchestra.
Buoyed by popular demand, the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is...
Officials: Coatesville train station project on track
Selection of developer advances the multi-million-dollar initiative
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
An Amtrak aerial photo shows the area that will be affected as the Coatesville train station project advances.
Full steam ahead: That’s the status of the new Coatesville train station, according to David N. Sciocchetti of the Chester County Economic Development Council, the project’s...
Unconfirmed theft report prompts extra patrols
Police remind residents to call authorities if they see suspicious activity
In response to unverified information in a flyer distributed to residents about a possible late-night thief casing and hitting homes in the area of 12th Avenue and Stirling Street, Coatesville police said they would put on extra patrols. Police want to remind residents to call 610-384-2300 if they see any suspicious activity.
On...
D.A.: Mexican drug pipeline to county busted
Sixteen defendants face cocaine-trafficking charges
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Moise “Moi” Lantigua-Ayala (clockwise from top left), 29, of Reading; Fidencio “La Tusa” Avalos, 42, of Kennett Square; Jonathan “Cesar” Garcia Sanchez, 25, of Wilmington, De.; Jesus Zamora-Zamora, 40, of Wilmington, De.; Benjamin Lara-Medina, 38, of Wilmington, De.; Cesar Morales Castillo,...
College senior from Downingtown earns scholarship
Pa. Federation of Democratic Women award aims to nurture political interest
Emalee Lally, a rising senior at West Chester University, received a scholarship from the Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women at its annual convention.
To nurture the pursuit of public service, the Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women (PFDW) awarded three scholarships at its 86th annual convention in Delaware...
Police: This back-yard garden’s weeds illegal
City resident taken into custody for growing marijuana plants
A marijuana garden caught the attention of Coatesville Officer Stephen Galletta in the 400 block of Valley Road on Monday at 1:21 p.m., police said. John Thomas, 45, of Coatesville, was taken into custody on drug charges after police observed five pot plants in various stages of growth in and around a back-yard garden, police said.
On Monday...
