Support offered to families with loved ones in system
A new support group aims to help families who have a loved one in the juvenile, county, state or federal justice systems.
New group aims to provide empathy, resources
If you have a loved in the juvenile, county, state, or federal justice system, you are not alone, and a new support group wants to ensure that you have access to needed resources.
A collaboration of the Coatesville Youth Initiative,...
Coatesville father accused of assaulting 11-month-old
Police: Girl had severe injuries ‘consistent with non-accidental trauma’
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Juan J. Silva-Vasquez is charged with aggravated assault for severely injuring his 11-month-old daughter, police said.
A Coatesville detective got a distressing call Monday evening: An unresponsive, 11-month-old girl had been rushed to the hospital with severe injuries.
Coatesville...
Architects win award for CCAA expansion plans
Art Association hopes to begin renovations by year’s end
A rendering shows the award-winning addition and renovations planned for the Chester County Art Association.
The new year is starting propitiously for the Chester County Art Association, which is opening two shows and celebrating an honor bestowed on the architects charged with its expansion and updating.
Bernardon Haber Holloway Architects...
Op/Ed: Chester County’s priorities for 2013
There are challenges ahead, but a collaborative county government works to the benefit of all
By Ryan Costello, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Ryan Costello.
The recent political landscape has, understandably, left many less than favorably impressed.
I believe your Chester County government, however, has proven to be an excellent example of collaborative, productive government...
Using a holistic approach to create sustainable changes
While New Year’s Resolutions are nice, sometimes, you need a bigger plan
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
At this time of year, many people begin to contemplate their health. Some of us may even choose to make resolutions to lose weight, exercise more, or give up unhealthy habits. However, the truth is that only about 46% of people who actually make resolutions follow through with...
Coatesville Area NAACP excited about new leaders
Longtime members buoyed by energetic atmosphere at 1st 2013 meeting
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Tonya Thames Taylor (left), the new president of the Coatesville Area NAACP, greets well-wishers after the group’s first monthly meeting of the year.
Members of the Coatesville Area NAACP described a welcome burst of contagious energy Monday at their first monthly meeting of...
Coatesville’s new police chief eager to get started
He will begin new post day after he retires from state police
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Coatesville Police Department has been without a permanent leader since former Chief Julius M. Canale retired last spring.
Buoyed by “unilateral support” of the entire City Council, Coatesville’s new police chief says he doesn’t want to waste any time in getting started.
State...
Sheriff’s Office mourning passing of chief deputy
Sheriff’s Chief Deputy James Moyer, who died Friday, had 31years of service with the office.
James Moyer, a Parkesburg native, had 31 years of service
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of its chief deputy, Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh said Monday.
She said Chief Deputy James Moyer died peacefully in his sleep Friday morning, 31 years to the day that he was hired...
D.A. adds 2 respected law-enforcers to detectives
The pair will fill vacancies created by recent retirements
Thomas J. Goggin, a veteran of the Phoenixville Police Department, has joined the Chester County Detectives.
Two respected county law-enforcers were sworn in Monday as Chester County detectives, District Attorney Tom Hogan announced.
James F. Ciliberto, a longtime state trooper, and Thomas J. Goggin, a veteran of the Phoenixville Police Department,...
For 2nd time in 2 months, Coatesville hires police chief
Unanimous vote preceded by tally to accept resignation of predecessor
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
David C. Collins (left) was reelected City Council president, and Joseph Hamrick was reelected vice-president during the City of Coatesville’s reorganization meeting.
Coatesville’s reorganization meeting included a unanimous vote to hire State Police Major John “Jack”...
