W. Caln again seeks fuels costs from W. Brandywine
Townships still in dispute over paying ambulance fuel costs
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times
West Caln supervisors are asking West Brandywine supervisors to chip in on fuel costs for the Westwood EMT unit that covers the two townships. Since replacing the Martins’ Corner EMT unit, West Caln has paid all fuel costs for both townships.
WEST BRANDYWINE – Thursday’s board of supervisors...
Breathing for your health
Taking a closer look at simple way to help improve your health and well-being
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
Take control of your well-being one breath at a time.
When was the last time that you thought about your breath? I presume that if you’re reading this article you’re also breathing, but it’s a process that we often take for granted. Now that I’ve directed your attention...
Seven more layoffs needed in Coatesville
Actions — or lack of — by City Council are unacceptable. Take your city back, folks.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
I honestly wish I were making this stuff up.
Imagine this: a city on the edge of insolvency and a City Council member decided she had too much stuff to do around the house to stick around for crucial votes? And then failing to hire a new, surprisingly qualified police chief —...
Coatesville’s police-chief candidate withdraws name
State police veteran did not comment on his decision, which came after a grueling meeting
Updated at 5:15 p.m. with comment from City Council President
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Councilwoman C. Arvilla Hunt, who opposed the selection of Maj. John “Jack” W. Laufer as police chief, assists newly-elected Council President David C. Collins with moving into the leadership...
City’s police leadership, worsening finances in limbo
Council failed to get enough votes to hire permanent chief – or withdraw reserve funds
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
With his brother, Gary Hudson (from right), holding the bible, Kirby Hudson is sworn in as Coatesville manager by Magisterial District Judge Grover E. Koon.
After nearly three hours, Coatesville City Council addressed the agenda items most responsible for...
To stay healthy, give it your best shot
Free flu vaccines will be available Tuesday at city health center
To increase access to good health, free flu shots will be available for community members – regardless of whether they have insurance – on Tuesday at the Coatesville Center for Community Health from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The shots will be provided by the Chester County Health Department for those who are unable to travel...
For first responders, a center worthy of their efforts
Long-awaited Chester County Public Safety Training Campus opens first phase
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left in from row), Terence Farrell, and Kathi Cozzone cut the ribbon for the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus’s education facility.
Whether trying to extricate accident victims from burning wreckage or evaluating...
Township officials succeed in keeping rain at bay
Caln Community Day enjoys surplus of sunny skies, smiles
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jeff Cerra (left), sons Cameron, 3, and Gavin, 1, and his wife, Christy Cerra, pose with Sparky the Firedog.
When Caln Township Board of Commissioners President Vincent Rose saw the threatening skies yesterday morning, he called his accountant and threatened to withdraw his tax work unless his...
Locals say political conventions still have value
With Election 2012 kicking into high gear, RNC, DNC spark interest
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Some pundits will tell you that the day of political party conventions meaning much of anything has passed — they’re little more than pre-packaged “pep rallies” for the respective parties and candidates. But if you ask two Chester County residents — both freshly back from their party’s convention...
Coatesville police, positive news can share headline
Needed reforms, change are coming to the beleaguered department
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
When it comes to the Coatesville Police Department, criticism and second-guessing have reigned supreme. However, citizens would be well-advised to take a step back and focus on some positives.
Yes, amid prolific litigation, leadership changes, union dissension, sex scandals, and criminal...
