Ex-cop sees Coatesville as perfect canvas for film project
He believes his controversial past could reap rewards for city
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Seconds after an announcement during a recent City Council meeting that Hollywood might be coming to Coatesville, Councilman Jarrell Brazzle scoured his laptop for details on the casting call.
“I’m bummed,” he said aloud minutes later, lamenting the fact that he did not match the...
Coatesville City Council compiles lengthy to-do list
Members pledge to review multiple issues on or before end of March
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
City Manager Kirby Hudson (left) chats with Police Chief Jack Laufer after Laufer’s first City Council meeting since his swearing-in on Jan. 14.
Members of Coatesville City Council may have created their own version of March Madness at Monday night’s meeting.
With a sparse...
Hogan announces law enforcement awards
County’s top cop, prosecutor honored; Pileggi, Simpson, Coatesville PD earn honors
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Coatesville Police Chief Jack Laufer (left) holds a commendation from Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan for his department’s work on the murder of Aaron Turner as Sgt. James Audette looks on and Hogan offers his congratulations.
WEST CHESTER — It was a gathering...
Handful of area residents arrested for drunken-driving
Two of the incidents stemmed from traffic crashes, police said
Updated at 5:20 p.m. Friday to add two more drunken-driving arrests
State police from the Embreeville barracks are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred Jan. 19 in Caln Township. Police said R.S. Collins, 51, of West Chester, rear-ended a 2002 Chevrolet, which was stopped for a traffic light at the end of the Rt. 340 ramp from...
Tax preparation that is free of stress, fees
Faith-based collaboration will provide IRS-certified volunteers
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is being run by Life Transforming Ministries in Coatesville.
Tax outreach is being offered to area residents who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), which is run by Life Transforming Ministries in Coatesville.
Modeled after a similar IRS program, VITA has been...
Passion for education, Coatesville fuels fund-raiser
Two city legends will host Harry Lewis Jr. Scholarship Event
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Diana Robinson Lewis, a 1961 Coatesville graduate who excelled nationally in broadcasting, will return to Coatesville for the Harry Lewis Jr. Scholarship Event.
Two Coatesville legends will combine forces to share their passion for the power of education during a scholarship fund-raiser on...
Coatesville’s new police chief elicits standing ovation
Flanked by family, he expressed gratitude for outpouring of support
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Detective Robert Dougherty (left) chats with State Police Major John “Jack” W. Laufer III before Laufer’s swearing-in as Coatesville’s next police chief.
A standing-room-only crowd and a standing ovation marked the beginning of the tenure of...
Coatesville father accused of assaulting 11-month-old
Police: Girl had severe injuries ‘consistent with non-accidental trauma’
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Juan J. Silva-Vasquez is charged with aggravated assault for severely injuring his 11-month-old daughter, police said.
A Coatesville detective got a distressing call Monday evening: An unresponsive, 11-month-old girl had been rushed to the hospital with severe injuries.
Coatesville...
Sheriff’s Office mourning passing of chief deputy
Sheriff’s Chief Deputy James Moyer, who died Friday, had 31years of service with the office.
James Moyer, a Parkesburg native, had 31 years of service
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of its chief deputy, Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh said Monday.
She said Chief Deputy James Moyer died peacefully in his sleep Friday morning, 31 years to the day that he was hired...
Police-chief’s position vacant again in Coatesville
Medical issues led to resignation, said city manager, who has back-up plan
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville’s new police chief, Stephen T. Johnson, is resigning for health reasons, said City Manager Kirby Hudson.
Less than a month after his swearing-in, Coatesville Police Chief Stephen T. Johnson has announced his resignation, citing health reasons, said City Manager...
