Murder victim’s mother seeks closure, compassion

Sherry Davis wants City Council to create policy for informing bereaved COATESVILLE – Sherry Davis, the mother of murder victim Alex Davis, presented a heartfelt letter to the Coatesville City Council at its meeting on Monday night. In a letter read by Geraldine Turner, the mother of another murder victim, Davis said that that police handled the situation improperly. After hearing that her son had...

City sign no longer at odds with its surroundings

Unsightly corner gets makeover by police, others to make it more welcoming By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Led by two Coatesville police officers, a volunteer team transformed the corner of Maple and First Avenues so that it would live up to its “welcome” sign. Rock- and weed-infested, the unsightly corner at Maple and First Avenues appeared to contradict the “Welcome...

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,...