The damage of narrow self-interest
These days, it’s everyone for themselves and we all suffer
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
We’re all in this together, right? I’ll pause while you stop laughing.
The 1970s were supposed to be the “Me Decade,” but it seems that what really happened was the emergence of the “Me Generation.” As that generation took power in the halls of government and corporate governance,...
Fire levels group home’s detached garage
29 residents were evacuated with no injuries, officials said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
When firefighters arrived this morning at 4 a.m. in the 500 block of East Chestnut Street, a fully involved garage had already collapsed, said acting Coatesville Fire Chief Jim Lentz.
A pile of charred rubble is all that remains of a detached garage in the 500 block of East Chestnut Street.
The...
Farmers Market continues growth spurt
This week, visitors can buy produce or get help raising their own
The reasons to visit the Coatesville Farmers Market in Gateway Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays keep growing.
The ingredients for a savory potato salad are just one of the offerings this week at the Coatesville Farmers Market.
For those who have seen the colorful displays of healthy, fresh produce and wondered whether they could...
Coatesville urged to replace police officers
Council president says part-timers will be hired; former chief recommends full-timers
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The intersection of 6th and Belmont in Coatesville, where Alex Davis was gunned down Monday night, just three days after a home invasion homicide elsewhere in the city. Chester County District Attorney Thomas Hogan is arguing that the city lacks enough officers to...
Second homicide in less than a week rocks city
District Attorney calls on leaders to put more officers on the street
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE – A 29-year-old former track star who succeeded for a time in overcoming adversity became Coatesville’s second homicide victim in less than a week, prompting the Chester County District Attorney to urge city leaders to boost the police force.
A bent fence...
D.A. urges home-invaders to surrender
DNA found at homicide scene likely to implicate them, he said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Dominique Williams
Authorities said today that the multiple individuals responsible for what has been classified as a fatal home invasion left investigators with evidence likely to incriminate them: DNA.
Police said Dominique Williams, 22, was fatally shot about 12:15 a.m. Friday at a residence...
Living History: Where have all the diners gone?
Although a disappearing breed, these eateries still can be found in Chester County
By Gene Pisasale, Special to The Times
The DK Diner in West Chester is a classic example of a disappearing breed: the railcar or prefab diner. Once plentiful in Chester County, now it requires a bit of a hunt to find these gems of Americana.
From Edward Hopper’s 1942 painting “Nighthawks” to Airstream-sleek...
GETTING DIRTY! Caln takes advantage of Colts miscues.
DiOttavio delivers with stellar pitching effort as Caln splits daily double
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Caln’s catcher Ryan Buchovecky crushes a base hit in action of Sunday
CALN TOWNSHIP—With ten days to play in the Chester County League regular season, the marquis match up between two of the top teams in the league on Sunday night, should have been a good measuring...
Youth camps focus on building community
Good Works, Inc. teaching teens to help improve living conditions of less fortunate
Two high-schoolers from last year’s Good Works summer camp congratulate each other after completing some repairs.
While many people focus on holiday festivities this week, the folks at a Chester County nonprofit are readying themselves to impart the lessons of giving back to a younger generation.
Good Works, Inc.,...
Accusations multiply in contentious cell-phone case
Attorney contends Coatesville police fabricated a search-warrant request
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE — The seizure nearly a year ago of a female city police officer’s cell phone has escalated into a convoluted legal battle involving allegations of sexual impropriety, blackmail, falsified court documents, and evidence-tampering.
Many Coatesville officers and residents...
