Court records: Murder victim repeatedly threatened

PFAs suggest decades-long history of domestic abuse By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Court records show that Jamica Woods, 37, of East Fallowfield Township, expressed repeated fears that Gregory A. Twyman, 44, her longtime boyfriend, would kill her. On Tuesday, an East Fallowfield Township man made good on threats to kill his longtime girlfriend that date back more than a decade,...

E. Fallowfield residents challenge police budget

Residents say department’s budget is too high By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times EAST FALLOWFIELD – Residents expressed their concerns over police spending in the township’s board of supervisors discussed the proposed 2013 budget. A workshop for the budget was held last week, prior to the supervisors’ regular meeting in which the board looked for ways to reduce an anticipated...

Historical society raising bar on heritage lessons

 Whip Tavern will host ‘History on Tap’ program on Oct. 23 The Whip Tavern will be the site of the next “History on Tap” program by the Chester County Historical Society. Engaging history will be brewing on Oct. 23 at the Whip Tavern in West Marlborough Township. The scenic venue is a fitting backdrop for the latest chapter of “History on Tap,” a traveling program presented...

D.A.’s office identifies man fatally shot Sunday

Body found in East Fallowfield was 30-year-old Coatesville resident Investigators said they found the body of the county’s ninth homicide victim this year in East Fallowfield Township. The victim of a fatal shooting early Sunday morning in East Fallowfield Township has been identified as a 30-year-old former Brooklyn, N.Y., resident. The Chester County District Attorney’s Office said the body...

East Fallowfield debates ATV ordinance

Supervisors express concerns over whether ordinance is needed By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com Board Chairman Christopher Makely and Board Vice-Chairman Christopher Amentas review township business. EAST FALLOWFIELD – Last week’s Board of Supervisors work session featured the examination of a potential ordinance on dirt bikes and other recreational vehicles. The ordinance is...

E. Fallowfield residents concerned about deficit

Board of Supervisors looks to hire an outside consultant to evaluate township By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com East Fallowfield Supervisors Mark Toth (left) and Joseph Pomorski review the 2012 proposed budget. EAST FALLOWFIELD – Residents expressed concerns over East Fallowfield’s 2012 budget at the board of supervisors meeting Monday. Prior to the regularly scheduled meeting,...