City’s police leadership, worsening finances in limbo

Council failed to get enough votes to hire permanent chief – or withdraw reserve funds By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times With his brother, Gary Hudson (from right), holding the bible, Kirby Hudson is sworn in as Coatesville manager by Magisterial District Judge Grover E. Koon. After nearly three hours, Coatesville City Council addressed the agenda items most responsible for...

Hudson named permanent Coatesville manager

Former D.A. loses bid for public-safety post; Council president nearly loses position By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times City Solicitor John Carnes applauds new Coatesville City Manager Kirby Hudson upon his appointment by City Council, Wednesday night. COATESVILLE – In a decisive special meeting last night, City Council appointed a new city manager, almost fired its president, and removed...