State police probing theft from W. Sadsbury vehicle
Police said windows were smashed to gain access; iPod stolen
State police from the Embreeville barracks reported the following incidents recently in the Coatesville area.
Police are investigating a theft from a vehicle sometime between 9 p.m. on Oct. 19 and 10:28 a.m. on Oct. 20 on Upper Valley Road in West Sadsbury Township. Police said windows were broken in two vehicles and an iPod was stolen. Anyone...
Operation Silent Night roars back with 8 arrests
Multi-agency initiative aims to curb violent crime in Coatesville
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Apprehended during “Operation Silent Night” were Coatesville residents Courtney Miles, 60, (clockwise from top left); Kevin Ferguson, 31; Lori Fallon, 53; and Boston Peoples, 57.
A second arrest roundup through Operation Silent Night, an initiative to combat violent...
Police-chief search group set to interview candidate
Coatesville’s interim police chief expresses interest in keeping job
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville Interim Police Chief James Bell said he plans to seek the permanent position.
A meeting between Coatesville’s police-chief search committee and a top candidate will be held next week, City Manager Kirby A. Hudson said Monday night.
Speaking after the City Council...
Insightful look at county’s Civil War heritage
Historical Society exhibit highlights artifacts and stories behind them
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jeff Stafford (left) and Richard Neff greeted visitors at the opening Thursday night of “On the Edge of Battle: Chester County and the Civil War” at the Chester County Historical Society in West Chester.
Setting the tone for the Chester County Historical Society on Thursday...
After-school activities in spotlight at Farmers’ Market
J.T. Dorsey’s “Soccer for Success” will be one of the programs showcased on Saturday at the Coatesville Farmers’ Market, which is partnering with the Coatesville Community Education Foundation to promote children’s after-school activities.
At kid-friendly event, parents can research programs, buy produce
The Coatesville Farmers’ Market, which has been introducing area...
Search for Coatesville police chief back in high gear
City manager says a promising candidate will be interviewed next week
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville City Manager Kirby Hudson (left) chats with City Council President David C. Collins outside City Hall on Tuesday.
Contrary to appearances, the City of Coatesville’s next permanent police chief may be just a few steps shy of selection.
City Manager Kirby Hudson said...
Multi-tasking to keep teens from behind bars
Youth Justice Awareness Month event draws appreciative crowd
Rev. Jack Crans, a 1968 graduate of CASH and well-known Coatesville advocate, opened the program with a prayer.
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A program on youth justice Thursday night began with horror stories about teen abuse in the adult system but concluded with a dramatic tale of success: a Coatesville man who served...
Program focus: What’s cookin’ in Coatesville area?
Free classes will cover saving money, eating healthy, getting exercise
The free six-week program of classes will teach participants how to select and prepare healthful meals.
A free series of cooking and nutrition classes is designed to whet appetites for frugal, healthful eating.
The series – “Eat Smart and Move More!” – will be presented by the Penn State Cooperative Extension in...
Vote to tap Coatesville trust fund unanimous
After three failed attempts, council agrees to withdraw nearly $2.25 million
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Former City Councilman Kareem Johnson expresses support to City Council and support for withdrawing money from the trust fund.
With their backs up against the wall, the seven members of Coatesville City Council voted unanimously Monday night to withdraw nearly $2.25 million...
Coatesville officer gets national recognition
Community policing specialist praised in federal newsletter
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville Police Officer Rodger H. Ollis Jr. (left) is shown at a recent City Council meeting. To his right is Interim Police Chief James Bell.
As Coatesville overdoses on adverse publicity from its police and budget woes, a federal newsletter offers a positive perspective.
Coatesville Police...
