Coatesville vows transparent process to select police chief
Media invited to observe as well-credentialed search committee begins to narrow field
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The City of Coatesville, in need of new police leadership, wants to avoid the criticism generated during the selection of some past chiefs, a process sometimes shrouded in special interests.
For that reason, representatives of the media have been invited to observe...
Coatesville man, accused of fatal stabbing, held for trial
Damon E. Wylie will face first-degree murder charge for death of Marcus L. Miles
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Damon E. Wylie was held for trial in the fatal stabbing of Marcus Miles on July 27.
A prosecution witness broke down in tears several times at the preliminary hearing for a 46-year-old murder defendant.
The woman, who is not being identified for her safety, said she watched...
New laws slashing mortgage fees
New disclosure rule on closing costs will open the door to home buying for more
By Jill Goldman, Special to The Times
We’ve all been in the position of finally putting together enough money to buy a home, or helping a child put money down on a first home, and after putting together a 10-20% deposit, finding ourselves reeling from the mortgage company estimate that includes a whole lot of unexpected...
Words, deeds, and misdeeds make county history
Archives celebrating 30-year partnership that has assisted thousands of researchers
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Laurie A. Rofini, director of the Chester County Archives and Records Services, checks a document in the climate-controlled storage area.
Confronting the likelihood he would not survive the Civil War, a Chester County native stationed near Hampton, Va., penned a detailed...
Times web network to undergo upgrades today
No new content, some interruptions possible as we make our system work better
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
I wanted to let you know we have a minimal amount of new content today — we’re undergoing some behind the scenes technology work today and possibly tomorrow.
As we’re moving databases (and merging them) we need to lock down our content and not change anything. It’s possible that we...
Vision Cafe opens eyes to Coatesville’s potential
Ideas for improving community’s health shared at Brandywine Health Foundation forum
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
About 170 participants offered feedback to the Brandywine Health Foundation at its Vision Cafe.
They came, they conversed — and they conquered some hurdles to improving the health of the greater Coatesville community.
The din at last night’s well-attended...
High-powered committee to assist with police-chief search
Group’s goal is to select the best candidate before Sept. 10 City Council meeting
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville City Manager Kirby Hudson said getting a permanent police chief in place is a priority.
With an acting police chief in place, Coatesville can focus on the search for a permanent leader, City Manager Kirby Hudson said today.
Hudson said a search committee...
Coatesville Council names temporary police chief
Jim Bell, who previously led departments in Valley Township and Cheyney University, got the nod
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – City council named former Valley Township and Cheyney University police chief Jim Bell as acting police chief at its Monday meeting.
The decision to appoint Bell, 70, was an addition to the agenda and was a unanimous 5-0 decision; council president...
Oft-maligned county workers get commended
Domestic Relations Office praised for delivering deserved financial support to children
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Employees from the enforcement unit of the Domestic Relations Office fill the jury box in Courtroom Two for a group photo.
Imagine trying to wrangle child-support payments from individuals determined to avoid them or playing a role in jailing someone chronically...
County official elected to regional post for statewide advocacy group
Commissioner Kathi Cozzone will represent District Five of the Pa. County Commissioners Association
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone said she is looking forward to representing the region for the state’s County Commissioners Association.
When local officials grapple with the aftershocks of state and federal mandates, the County Commissioners...
