D.A. urges home-invaders to surrender

DNA found at homicide scene likely to implicate them, he said By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Dominique Williams Authorities said today that the multiple individuals responsible for what has been classified as a fatal home invasion left investigators with evidence likely to incriminate them: DNA. Police said Dominique Williams, 22, was fatally shot about 12:15 a.m. Friday at a residence...

Youth camps focus on building community

Good Works, Inc. teaching teens to help improve living conditions of less fortunate Two high-schoolers from last year’s Good Works summer camp congratulate each other after completing some repairs. While many people focus on holiday festivities this week, the folks at a Chester County nonprofit are readying themselves to impart the lessons of giving back to a younger generation. Good Works, Inc.,...

Accusations multiply in contentious cell-phone case

Attorney contends Coatesville police fabricated a search-warrant request By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times COATESVILLE — The seizure nearly a year ago of a female city police officer’s cell phone has escalated into a convoluted legal battle involving allegations of sexual impropriety, blackmail, falsified court documents, and evidence-tampering. Many Coatesville officers and residents...

Coatesville man, 22, fatally shot this morning

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The  Times A 22-year-old Coatesville man was fatally shot this morning in the 700 block of Merchant Street, said Chester County District Attorney A makeshift memorial sits in front of the home where a 22-year-old Coatesville man was fatally shot. Tom Hogan. Hogan said the shooting occurred at approximately...

Auto dealership racing to assist nonprofit

‘Car-B-Que’ will donate funds to Coatesville Youth Initiative A Thorndale car dealer has discovered an ideal vehicle geared to attract auto fans and help a community organization at the same time. Rocky Pirrone’s Boss Hydro is one of the vehicles that will be featured at the “Car-B-Que.” Del Auto Group in Thorndale is sponsoring the Second Annual “Car-B-Que” to benefit...

Harmony Street proposal generates discord, confusion

Council rejected an ordinance to make the street one-way but approved a grant application to fund it By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Coatesville resident Mike Zuratt receives congratulations on his proclamation from Officer Rodger Ollis, who heads the Community Policing Committee. COATESVILLE – Although harmony dominated last night’s City Council meeting, some of it was in...

City extends invitation to ‘Celebrate Coatesville’

Full day of activities planned around the Chesco Grand Prix The city is inviting residents and visitors to “Celebrate Coatesville” on Sunday. “Celebrate Coatesville” is offering activities that complement the Chesco Grand Prix, which will hit the city on Sunday. A variety of activities is planned in conjunction with the Chesco Grand Prix, an annual festival that celebrates cycling,...

Coatesville Farmers Market growing by the week

Vendors offering a diverse assortment of local produce, specialty goods By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times Residents shop for produce from local vendors during a recent Coatesville Farmers Market, which has run every Saturday since June 9. Blueberries to kohlrabi, German black bread studded with oats and pumpkin seeds to Morning Mojo coffee – it’s all available at the Coatesville Farmers...

Column: Lincoln University is nice but retail stores in Coatesville are essential

Making Harmony a one-way street will hurt merchants, police response By James Pitcherella, Guest Columnist, The Times Harmony & 3rd Avenue looking west from the Chester County Intermediate Unit parking lot. A proposal before City Council would make the road a one-way street. Why make another street one way and make it more difficult for retail stores that tough it out in Coatesville? I believe...

Wheels signal good fortune at Coatesville event

City’s annual Bike Festival provides safety tips, family-friendly recreation COATESVILLE – A picture-perfect day for bike-riding became even more special Saturday for a group of Coatesville children and their families. Coatesville Police Officer Rodger Ollis adjusts the helmet of 6-year-old Maia Lawson at the 2nd Annual Coatesville Bike Festival. The city held its 2nd Annual Coatesville...