City Council to vote on leadership issues
Amid police unrest, a vote is scheduled on making the county’s former D.A. interim public safety chief
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Complaints about the city’s Police Department from within its ranks continue to increase, amid recent challenges that include strapped resources, multiple lawsuits, and evidence-tampering allegations, the latter under investigation by...
Legendary lemonade-seller’s legacy continues
Bike tour a benefit for Alexandra Scott’s foundation, which funds pediatric cancer research
Chester County cycling fans suffering from withdrawal after the first Chesco Grand Prix ended can get back into biking this Sunday while supporting a good cause.
The late Alexandra “Alex” Scott gained national acclaim for her efforts to raise money for pediatric cancer research.
At least two...
Coatesville police chief ends day-to-day contract
Four candidates have already expressed interest in the post, the acting city manager said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville Police Chief Julius M. Canale ended his day-to-day contract yesterday.
Ending weeks of speculation about when he would end his 24-year Coatesville police career, Chief Julius M. Canale terminated his day-to-day contract with the city yesterday at 5...
Program aims to be page-turner for families
Sen. Andy Dinniman is shown reading with his dog, Henry, for the brochure on the summer reading program.
Summer reading program to be held in Coatesville and West Chester
“Splash into Summer Reading 2012,” a program developed in conjunction with the Chester County Intermediate Unit and the Chester County Coalition for Public Education, will serve hundreds of Chester County children and their families...
D.A.’s office identifies man fatally shot Sunday
Body found in East Fallowfield was 30-year-old Coatesville resident
Investigators said they found the body of the county’s ninth homicide victim this year in East Fallowfield Township.
The victim of a fatal shooting early Sunday morning in East Fallowfield Township has been identified as a 30-year-old former Brooklyn, N.Y., resident.
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office said the body...
Fire chief urges residents to be vigilant
A predawn garage fire on Friday has been ruled an arson.
Predawn blaze that destroyed a garage has been ruled an arson
Now that the Chester County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that the Friday garage fire that prompted the evacuation of 29 nearby residents was intentionally set, Acting Fire Chief Jim Lentz has issued a reminder for residents to be vigilant.
The predawn fire in the rear of...
Police identify the man struck, killed by a train
Amtrak investigators ruled the death of a 57-year-old Coatesville resident accidental
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville police today identified the man struck and killed on Friday at 4:22 p.m. by an Amtrak train.
Officers from Coatesville assisted Amtrak police with the investigation into the death of Thurman Perkins III, 57, of Coatesville, who was fatally struck by a...
Former D.A. reaches out to Coatesville
He offered to serve as interim leader as the city faces multiple job vacancies
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Another chapter in Coatesville’s turbulent history repeated itself last night when former Chester County District Attorney Joseph W.
Former Chester County District Attorney Joseph W. Carroll addresses Coatesville City Council at last night’s meeting.
Carroll offered...
Train strikes, kills man in Coatesville
Police did not respond to inquiries about the victim, who was not identified
An Amtrak spokeswoman said a train struck and killed a man on the tracks near Second and Fleetwood Streets in Coatesville yesterday afternoon.
She said the fatal accident occurred at 4:19 p.m. She said about 150 passengers on train 652 – Keystone service that runs from Harrisburg to New York – were transferred...
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,...
