Police seeking information about shooting
Coatesville man sustained gunshot wound to abdomen Wednesday night
Coatesville police are hoping someone has information about a shooting that occurred Wednesday about 11:30 p.m.
Coatesville police are seeking assistance from the public who may have information about a shooting Wednesday night.
Police said Marcoz Resendiz, 35, of Coatesville, was walking in the 700 block of East Lincoln Highway about...
Convicted drug dealer faces new charges
Search warrant led to seizure of large amounts of illegal drugs, over $28,000, police said
Coatesville Police arrested a convicted drug dealer on new charges last week.
Richard Dixon, 38, of Coatesville, was taken into custody in the 300 block of East Chestnut Street on Wednesday at 12:31 a.m., said Coatesville Det. Brandon Harris. Dixon was found to be in possession of 53 bags of suspected cocaine,...
The eyes have it: Vision Cafe II scheduled
Brandywine Health Foundation’s community conversation merits encore
Chaya Scott (left), who heads the Coatesville Youth Initiative, chats with Harry Lewis, board president of the Brandywine Health Foundation, at the first Vision Cafe.
After hundreds of eyes focused on improving the Coatesville-area community, last year’s Vision Café merited an encore since it generated so much enthusiasm,...
2013 Phila. Flower Show catering to variety of tastes
Cuisine from Coatesville will be among highlights
An installation by an artistic team from the Chester County Art Association, entitled “Hockney’s Haven” and inspired by a David Hockney painting, will be displayed at the 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show.
When the 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show opens Saturday, March 2, in the city’s Convention Center, Chester County will be well-represented, providing...
Rx for seniors to avoid ills of scam artists
Coatesville Area NAACP hosting educational workshop
You don’t have to be a member of law-enforcement to realize that senior citizens are often targeted by criminals, whether someone unscrupulous is impersonating a loved one and pleading to have money wired to them or soliciting a down payment for a new roof that will never materialize.
In an effort to reduce this victimization, the Coatesville Area...
Council candidate, land buyers on city ‘wish list’
Coatesville hopes to sell two parcels, replace colleague who resigned
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Council members David C. Collins (from left), Joseph Hamrick, and Jarrell Brazzle listen to a litany of looming capital expenditures. The vacant seat belonged to Councilman Jeff Loprinzi, who has resigned from City Council.
A City Hall roof that’s on life-support, aging police...
Pomeroy teen accused of arson at Coatesville center
He also faces robbery, drug charges unrelated to Brandywine Health facility fire
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Coatesville Fire Department responded Feb. 19 to a one-alarm fire at the Brandywine Health Center on East Lincoln Highway.
An 18-year-old Pomeroy youth is facing a multitude of charges, including arson related to a one-alarm fire last Tuesday at the Brandywine...
No one hurt in Brandywine Center fire
Updated at 11:15 p.m. to include arrest information
A one-alarm fire Tuesday at the Brandywine Health Center is under investigation, Acting Fire Chief Jim Lentz said Monday.
Lentz said crews were dispatched at 6:35 p.m. on Feb. 19 to 744 E. Lincoln Hwy., after the fire alarm was activated. He said firefighters located a fire on the first floor of the commercial building, which was brought under control...
With reverence for past, police chief looks to future
Coatesville’s new leader eager to make positive changes
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville Police Chief Jack Laufer says he is enjoying his new digs and his new position.
He’s slashed two hours a day from his commuting time, found a worthy cause for his wood-working skills, and enjoyed a warm reception from the hundreds of people he’s met in the past month. ...
County Democrats endorse slate of candidates
Row-office hopefuls include two Coatesville residents
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Carmen Boyd of Coatesville, who is seeking the position of county controller, was endorsed by county Democrats.
Buoyed by the reelection of President Obama and a sweep of state row offices this past November, Chester County Democrats endorsed a slate of candidates Wednesday night that they believe...
