Hogan announces new prescription drug drop off boxes
10 locations around Chester County make it easier dispose of unwanted prescriptions
Various county officials inspect the medication drop box located in the Sheriff’s Office at the Chester County Justice Center, including (from left to right): Cathy Dugan from Kacie’s Cause, Lt. Kevin Dykes of the Chester County Detectives, Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, District Attorney Tom Hogan, State Representative...
Coatesville Savings Bank announces new directors
Former County DA Carroll, Constable named to bank’s board
COATESVILLE — Coatesville Savings Bank announced that it has expanded its Board of Trustees. Chairman and President Frederick Henrich noted the addition of attorney Joseph Carroll of West Chester and Larry Constable of Parkesburg.
“Both gentlemen are dedicated, well-known individuals who will add depth and perspective to our organization,”...
County to schoolchildren: Yes, you can
Elementary students invited to win prizes for collecting aluminum cans
The county is calling all school-age can collectors for a competition with cash prizes.
Children in kindergarten through sixth grade throughout Chester County are invited to collect as many aluminum cans as possible in an attempt to win first-, second- and third-level cash prizes as well as promotional items, a county news release...
Art Watch: Ellie Byrom-Haley
Associations with assemblage
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s local art watch is focused on the multi-media work of local artist Ellie Byrom-Haley. Byrom-Haley creates multi-media artworks that combine photography and painting with the textural aspects of assemblage. Found materials and man-made objects are assembled onto a hand-painted surface.
Byrom-Haley considers her work a journey,...
County reminds residents to change clocks, batteries
End of daylight saving time provides chance to check detectors
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 3, and county residents are reminded when turning clocks back an hour, change and test the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
“This one simple step can help save lives,” said Chester County Chief Fire Marshal Harrison “Digger” Holt in a county news release. “Each year...
Police: Foot pursuit yields suspected cocaine, weapon
19-year-old Coatesville man faces multiple charges
On Thursday at 1:45, Coatesville Police Cpl. Jonathan Shave observed a man who matched the description of an actor involved in an earlier robbery and stopped Sheron J. Purnell, 19, of Coatesville, after a brief foot pursuit, police said. Purnell was found to be in possession of several bags of suspected cocaine and a CZ52 7.62-caliber firearm, police...
26-year-old city man convicted of rape
Jury took about 2 hours to find Coatesville resident guilty of Ash Park assault
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Desean M. Thompson, 26, was convicted of rape Wednesday night by a Chester County Court jury.
A Chester County jury convicted a 26-year-old Coatesville man Wednesday night of rape in connection with an early-morning attack on Aug. 6, 2012, in Ash Park.
After slightly more...
County offering safe disposal of hazards
Toxic waste, computer collection event to be held Saturday
All seventy-three Chester County municipalities are hosting a Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Collection Event for county residents on Saturday at the Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester, 19380, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., a county news release said.
Residents – the event is not open to businesses or contractors...
Remnants of tropical storm may threaten area
County could get gusty winds, heavy rains late Monday
Tropical Storm Karen may make a name for herself in Chester County late Monday night into Tuesday, weather forecasters have warned.
Although the evolution of the system remains uncertain, remnants of the storm could bring gusty winds and as much as two inches of rain to Chester County. As a result, officials suggest that its tentative threat...
County to host forum for landlords
Topics will include conflict resolution, service-provider partnerships
Attention landlords: Chester County’s fourth annual Landlord Forum offers a wide-ranging series of interactive workshops and discussions on relevant topics.
The forum will take place on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until noon at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus, 137 Modena Road, South Coatesville. To attend, contact Laurie...
