Accidental kitchen fire damages residence
No one was home when neighbor alerted authorities to smoke
Firefighters responded to the unit block of Woodland Avenue on Tuesday afternoon for what was determined to be an accidental kitchen fire.
Fortunately, a home in the unit block of Woodland Avenue was unoccupied at 2:09 p.m. on Tuesday when smoke began billowing out, said Acting Fire Chief Jim Lentz.
A neighbor called 9-1-1, Lentz said,...
Coatesville police cite two for domestic dispute
Incident allegedly occurred at Pennsylvania Ave. residence Monday night
On Monday at 7:32 p.m., police were called to the 100 block of Pennsylvania Avenue for a domestic disturbance, Officer Jose Colon reported. Upon investigation, Cameron V. Wilson, 27, and Nicole Kousisis, 25, both of Coatesville, were cited for disorderly conduct, police said.
Officer Jose Colon responded on Monday at 11:30 p.m....
City Council lays out plans to beautify downtown this summer
Coordinated color scheme, signage regulation among plans to refresh area
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – Coatesville City Council, at its meeting Monday night, announced plans to beautify the downtown area this summer.
Beginning between First and Third Avenue and expanding until the area between the bridges on Lincoln Highway is covered, changes will include developing...
Lukens’ descendent to join tourism board
Graystone Society president brings history, experience to new post
Scott G. Huston has joined the board of the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau.
A man with strong Coatesville ties will join the board of the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau, the Graystone Society’s National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum announced Monday.
Scott G. Huston, president of the museum, will...
Day of bonding, beautifying Brandywine
Volunteers being sought for Saturday morning creek cleanup
Organizers of the Brandywine Creek Cleanup on Saturday are seeking residents’ help to spruce up a treasured resource.
Sponsored by the City of Coatesville, the Brandywine Valley Association (BVA), the Coatesville Community Policing Committee, and the Coatesville Parks and Recreation Commission, the event will begin rain or shine at 8 a.m....
Police: Prevent abuse by safely disposing of drugs
Area departments participating in Take Back Initiative on Saturday
This week is the ideal time to clean out your medicine cabinets: Several area police departments are participating Saturday in the National Drug Take Back Initiative.
Sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the program provides a safe opportunity for disposing of unwanted medication, an option that helps prevent...
Citations filed for attack by loose pit bull
Police: Man who tried to separate two dogs injured in process
On Sunday at 7:23 p.m., Coatesville officers responded to the 900 block of Merchant Street for an animal complaint, said Cpl. Ken Michels. Police said a pit bull owned by Dashanna R. Ramsue got loose and attacked a neighbor’s dog.
The attack resulted in injuries to both dogs as well as a person who tried to separate the animals, police...
10 charged with heroin dealing
Eight alleged to have been dealing deadly drug in southern Chester County
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State, county and local police announced the arrests of 10 individuals on charges of selling heroin. From left, top: Alejandro Guzman, John Anderson, bottom, from left, William Jones and Kyle Kellner
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Monday a series of 10 arrests this month...
Mock crash: sobering reality check for teens
D.A. wishes every high school would present similar program
By Kathleen Brady, Managing Editor, The Times
The two blood-splattered Bayard Rustin High student drivers managed to crawl from the wreckage of their two-car crash behind the school, but several passengers were trapped; later, two of the teens would leave in body bags and another in handcuffs.
Fortunately, the carnage was staged, but its...
County facility offering day of shear family fun
Springton Manor Farm to host annual Sheep & Wool Day
Lots of friendly animals will be available for observation and photo opportunities at Springton Manor Farm’s annual Sheep & Wool Day.
It’s time to enjoy the shear magic of the season as the sheep lose their wool on Saturday at Springton Manor Farm in Glenmoore.
The farm’s annual Sheep & Wool Day will be held from 11 a.m. to...
