Fire levels group home’s detached garage
29 residents were evacuated with no injuries, officials said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
When firefighters arrived this morning at 4 a.m. in the 500 block of East Chestnut Street, a fully involved garage had already collapsed, said acting Coatesville Fire Chief Jim Lentz.
A pile of charred rubble is all that remains of a detached garage in the 500 block of East Chestnut Street.
The...
Coatesville urged to replace police officers
Council president says part-timers will be hired; former chief recommends full-timers
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The intersection of 6th and Belmont in Coatesville, where Alex Davis was gunned down Monday night, just three days after a home invasion homicide elsewhere in the city. Chester County District Attorney Thomas Hogan is arguing that the city lacks enough officers to...
Second homicide in less than a week rocks city
District Attorney calls on leaders to put more officers on the street
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE – A 29-year-old former track star who succeeded for a time in overcoming adversity became Coatesville’s second homicide victim in less than a week, prompting the Chester County District Attorney to urge city leaders to boost the police force.
A bent fence...
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,...
