Jockeying to provide positive view of Coatesville
Delaware Valley Point-to-Point to hold awards party at former furniture warehouse
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
“Beetles” by Jeff Schaller will creatively co-exist with horses at the annual Delaware Valley Point-to-Point Association’s 2013 Awards Party, which will be held at the old Lipkin’s warehouse in Coatesville on June 28.
The president of the Unionville-based...
Screeching tires get attention of police
Oxford driver cited for blaring music, failing to display inspection stickers
First, the screeching wheels from rapid acceleration got the attention of Coatesville police on patrol in the 100 block of East Lincoln Highway on Wednesday at 7:49 p.m., Officer Brenden M. Boyle reported. The blue Chevrolet station wagon, also had music blaring in violation of the city’s noise ordinance, police said....
For public, inside look at emergency backup
County’s Amateur Radio Field Day exercises, equipment on view this weekend
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Members of the Chester County Amateur Radio Emergency Service/Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (ARES/RACES) will participate in the 80th Annual Radio Field Service Day, a 24-hour exercise that begins Saturday at 2 p.m. and is open to the public.
Waves of amateur radio...
Death penalty to be sought in East Fallowfield murder
D.A.: Decision justified by defendant’s history of violence against victim
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Gregory A. Twyman, 44, of East Fallowfield Township, will face the death penalty for the murder of Jamica M. Woods, 37, says Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan.
Calling the homicide of an East Fallowfield mother “a cold-blooded execution,” Chester County...
Pot-smoking generates other offenses
Police: City woman also had narcotics in vehicle, active traffic warrants
A 40-year-old Coatesville woman was arrested for multiple infractions on Wednesday at 2:09 a.m., Cpl. Larry Cooper reported. Damaris Pagan was observed smoking marijuana in a vehicle in which narcotics were found in the 300 block of Lemon Street, police said. Pagan, who also had several active traffic warrants, was taken into...
Resident reports getting charged for bogus account
Someone fraudulently used victim’s name to order internet phone service, police said
A Coatesville resident told police on Monday at 10:20 a.m. that an account for an internet phone-service provider was fraudulently created under his name and the company charged his bank account $37, Sgt. Steven Smith reported. Police said the illicit activity has been reported to the victim’s bank. An investigation...
Stars align to spotlight preserve’s latest addition
Lenfest Center opens with praise, gratitude for its benefactors
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Marquerite (from left) and Gerry Lenfest take a few moments to sit on Saturday evening with Penny Watkins, a Natural Lands Trust board member.
NEWLIN — Stars of all sizes and persuasions – celestial to earthbound – shone Saturday night at the dedication gala for the Lenfest Center,...
Area 18-year-old seeks votes in national contest
2013 Unionville High grad is one 20 finalists in Microsoft challenge
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville grad Meghan Shea is one of 20 national finalists in the Microsoft YouthSpark Challenge for Change, where young people are encouraged to use the company’s products to help people in their community.
BIRMINGHAM — A recent Unionville High School grad is one of 20 finalists in the Microsoft...
Police on patrol respond to gunshots
Man reportedly transported to hospital with injuries from an assault
Cpl. Ken Michels and Officer Rob Kuech were on foot patrol in the area of the 600 block of East Lincoln Highway on Saturday at 3:05 a.m. when they heard three gunshots, police said. The officers ran to the area of North Eighth Avenue and Diamond Alley, where they observed vehicles speeding from the scene, and they made contact with...
Local YMCA’s to host world’s largest swimming lesson, Tuesday
World-wide event intended to bring attention to water safety
WEST CHESTER — On Tuesday, June 18, The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL), will attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the fourth year in a row. Team WLSL holds the current Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous swimming lesson, which stands at 24,873 participants, representing 15 different countries across...
