Harmony Street proposal generates discord, confusion

Council rejected an ordinance to make the street one-way but approved a grant application to fund it By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Coatesville resident Mike Zuratt receives congratulations on his proclamation from Officer Rodger Ollis, who heads the Community Policing Committee. COATESVILLE – Although harmony dominated last night’s City Council meeting, some of it was in...

Coatesville terminates its city manager

Gary Rawlings shown the door after 13 months on the job Gary Rawlings, 66, was terminated by Coatesville City Council, which said it didn't believe he was acting in the city's best interests. By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com COATESVILLE — The swift, unanimous vote by City Council at last night’s meeting occurred without comment: After 13 months on the job, City...

Coatesville manager put on leave

Gary Rawlings came under fire for allegedly suggesting that Coatesville's council votes along racial lines. Move follows alleged, racially-divisive remarks By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com COATESVILLE — A specially-called City Council meeting last night focused on personnel changes, most notably the administrative leave of the city manager. Without explanation, the...