Coatesville’s Make a Difference Day and Drug Take-Back event a success

Volunteers donated time, as police collected unused medications By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times After gathering outside of the Benner Building Saturday morning, over 100 volunteers donated their time in six locations throughout Coatesville. COATESVILLE – Great things were happening in Coatesville this past weekend for Make a Difference Day that was organized by the Coatesville Youth...

Police: Prevent abuse by safely disposing of drugs

Area departments participating in Take Back Initiative on Saturday This week is the ideal time to clean out your medicine cabinets:  Several area police departments are participating Saturday in the National Drug Take Back Initiative. Sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the program provides a safe opportunity for disposing of unwanted medication, an option that helps prevent...