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...
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...
D.A.: Alleged pistol-whipper apprehended in Lancaster
William C. Shockley Jr. is accused of assaulting and robbing a Coatesville man and threatening him to keep quiet about it.
Accused street-gang leader faces charges that include assault, robbery, intimidation
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
After allegedly pistol-whipping a Coatesville man and robbing him of $4,000 in April, a reputed street-gang leader nicknamed “Pumpkin” threatened...
An appetizing opportunity for food and feedback
Brandywine Health Foundation extends invitation to Vision Cafe on Aug. 14
Attention Coatesville-area residents, employees and/or volunteers: Your opinion matters.
That’s the message from the Brandywine Health Foundation, which is seeking feedback on how to build a healthier future for the Coatesville area. And speaking of health, they’re even providing sandwiches in exchange for your thoughts...
Retired soccer pro returns to his revered city roots
36-year-old J.T. Dorsey thrilled to be running a youth program in Coatesville
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Former soccer standout J.T. Dorsey encourages fancy footwork as kids return the balls after a workout.
Surrounded by dozens of pint-sized whirling dervishes with soccer balls, the organizer of the controlled chaos smiled broadly.
”She wouldn’t even touch the ball when...
Fatal stabbing marks city’s 5th homicide this year
Damon Wylie is being sought for the alleged fatal stabbing of Marcus L. Miles last night.
Police are looking for Damon Wylie, 46, the alleged perpetrator
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE – Police responded last night to the 700 block of Diamond Alley for a reported stabbing, the District Attorney’s Office said today.
Marcus L. Miles, 41, of Coatesville, was...
Hudson named permanent Coatesville manager
Former D.A. loses bid for public-safety post; Council president nearly loses position
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times
City Solicitor John Carnes applauds new Coatesville City Manager Kirby Hudson upon his appointment by City Council, Wednesday night.
COATESVILLE – In a decisive special meeting last night, City Council appointed a new city manager, almost fired its president, and removed...
Council members owe a spate of apologies
Meeting heaped insults on former D.A., police, a motorcycle club, even the Council president
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Say what you will about Joseph W. Carroll – and plenty of folks did at last night’s embarrassing City Council meeting – the former District Attorney has never wavered in his commitment to Coatesville.
He appeared at the meeting because he had...
Vision Cafe: your ideas needed at Aug. 14 event
Sandwiches to be served at Brandywine Health Foundation event at CASH
CALN — The Brandywine Health Foundation wants your input on how to build a healthier future for the Coatesville area, and they’re even willing to feed you dinner, in exchange for your thoughts and ideas.
BHF will hold its Vision Cafe, Aug. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Coatesville Area High School cafeteria. Local residents are...
