Officer Joseph Thompson sworn in to full-time position

City Council discusses initiatives for ‘make or break year’ By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Police Chief Jack Laufer (left) stands with Ofc. Joseph Thompson (right) after Thompson’s swearing in ceremony. COATESVILLE – Officer Joseph Thompson was sworn in to a full-time position at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Previously a part-time officer, Thompson has a combined...

Coatesville unable to make its next payroll

City Council to vote Monday night for  4th time on trust-fund bailout By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times City Council members C. Arvilla Hunt (from left), David C. Collins, and Joseph Hamrick discuss the city’s dwindling finances at a recent meeting. Reviewing Coatesville’s dire financial straits may cause people to feel better about their own income, unless, of course, they...

Third vote to tap Coatesville trust fund fails

Finance director says $2.25 million needed to avert crisis By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Despite the threat of City Hall furloughs, City Council failed to pass an ordinance to withdraw more than $2 million from the city’s trust fund. For the third time in less than a month, Coatesville City Council failed to garner enough votes tonight to transfer more than $2 million from...