Coatesville law-enforcers honored for advocacy
Department, Officer Ollis recognized by Domestic Violence Center
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan (from left) was honored with Assistant District Attorney Michelle Frei by Dolly Wideman-Scott, who heads the Chester County Domestic Violence Center.
Against the backdrop grim statistics – 53 domestic-violence fatalities in Pennsylvania...
The language of wellness
Sometimes, it takes the right words to get the right results
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
In previous articles, we’ve discussed the overall concept of wellness and some strategies for developing greater well-being in your life. Some of these concepts may have been hard to grasp.
So this week, I’d like to turn our attention to something that everyone is familiar with–language. ...
CASH to perform in multi-school band event
Coatesville is one of nine high schools competing at Unionville High
The Unionville High School Marching Band will perform its 2012 show “Baseball: An American Tradition,” during “March on the Brandywine.”
Trumpeting family-friendly marching orders, the Unionville High School Marching Band promises an evening of musical excitement and pageantry for spectators at its Cavalcade...
Vote to tap Coatesville trust fund unanimous
After three failed attempts, council agrees to withdraw nearly $2.25 million
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Former City Councilman Kareem Johnson expresses support to City Council and support for withdrawing money from the trust fund.
With their backs up against the wall, the seven members of Coatesville City Council voted unanimously Monday night to withdraw nearly $2.25 million...
Coatesville officer gets national recognition
Community policing specialist praised in federal newsletter
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville Police Officer Rodger H. Ollis Jr. (left) is shown at a recent City Council meeting. To his right is Interim Police Chief James Bell.
As Coatesville overdoses on adverse publicity from its police and budget woes, a federal newsletter offers a positive perspective.
Coatesville Police...
W. Brandywine debates sewer connections
Supervisors disagree over forcing hook ups to close $500,000 deficit
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times
WEST BRANDYWINE – A township supervisor who also chairs the township’s Municipal Authority is coming under some fire from his colleagues for suggesting that residents living near the township’s sewer line be forced to connect to the system — at a cost of about $6,000 per household.
William...
Alleged copper-pipe theft prompts police chase
Troopers said they pursued two suspects fleeing Embreeville complex
State police from the Embreeville barracks said troopers pursued two suspects accused of stealing copper pipe from a vacant building in the Embreeville complex.
Two Delaware County men allegedly led police on a high-speed chase on Saturday after stealing copper pipe from a vacant building in the Embreeville complex, state police said...
County observing Mental Illness Awareness Week
Educational materials will be available at multiple locations
Chester County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Terence Farrell, and Kathi Cozzone will issue a proclamation Tuesday to spotlight National Mental Illness Awareness Week.
Chester County will recognize National Mental Illness Awareness Week, which begins today, with many local activities to promote insight and treatment options, the...
Coatesville unable to make its next payroll
City Council to vote Monday night for 4th time on trust-fund bailout
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
City Council members C. Arvilla Hunt (from left), David C. Collins, and Joseph Hamrick discuss the city’s dwindling finances at a recent meeting.
Reviewing Coatesville’s dire financial straits may cause people to feel better about their own income, unless, of course, they...
Coatesville batters Shanahan, 42-7
Raiders explode for 42 points for second straight week
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Coatesville’s high-powered offense pretty much had its way again, scoring on its first six possessions en route to a 42-7 win over Bishop Shanahan, Friday night.
COATESVILLE – Coatesville put up another six-touchdown performance on Friday en route to a 42-7 blowout against Bishop Shanahan. All six...
