PA State Police help make meals a reality for all

Thanksgiving food drive kicks off a season long effort supporting area food pantries   By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times   AVONDALE – Troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police (PASP) – Avondale Barracks recently held a Thanksgiving food drive to help the Chester County Food Bank replenish its supplies.  State-wide, the PASP will be assisting more than 60 meal sites and 40...

Coatesville man cited for alleged public intoxication

Search reveals marijuana, drug paraphernalia, police said On Monday, Nov. 25, Coatesville Police observed Brian L. Mccorkle, 47, of Coatesville, walking with a staggered gate in the 700 block of East Lincoln Highway at 11:14 p.m., Officer Rob Kuech reported. Police said Mccorkle was intoxicated to a degree that he was a danger to himself and others, and he was taken into custody. A subsequent search...

Free child safety seat checks scheduled

State police urging parents, caregivers to have equipment inspected  Every day, about two children aged 12 or younger die and 325 are injured in motor-vehicle accidents across the country, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Research also shows that three out of four children are not as secure in the car as they should...