New Garden golf course to be preserved as public park

Loch Nairn Golf Club Natural Lands announced today the preservation of approximately 106 acres in New Garden Township, Chester County. The land, formerly the site of the Loch Nairn Golf Club, was purchased by the Township for use as a passive-recreation park, which is slated to open to the public in 2024. Conversion of the land from a golf course to a park will help improve water quality, absorb floodwaters,...

Hogan announces law enforcement awards

County’s top cop, prosecutor honored; Pileggi, Simpson, Coatesville PD earn honors By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Coatesville Police Chief Jack Laufer (left) holds a commendation from Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan for his department’s work on the murder of Aaron Turner as Sgt. James Audette looks on and Hogan offers his congratulations. WEST CHESTER — It was a gathering...

Rafferty, Hogan press for new anti-gang legislation

Would seek to make recruiting new members a crime for gangmembers By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times State Sen. Dominic Pileggi (R-9) announces new legislation Monday aimed at curtailing gang activity on Chester County, as Chester County District Attorney Thomas Hogan looks on. The bill is co-sponsored by Sen. John Rafferty and Sen. Edwin “Ted” Erickson. NEW GARDEN — Three Chester County...

Newest county detective learned trade in New Garden

After becoming expert in So. Chester County gang activity, Nangle tapped to join county detectives By Kathleen Brady Shea, Special to CoatesvilleTimes.com Chester County Detective Joseph Nangle WEST CHESTER — He started tinkering with TV innards before exploring the inner workings of Hispanic gangs, an expertise that served him well after authorities deemed a December double homicide in Avondale...