Sheriff announces promotions, new security measures

The Chester County Sheriff’s Office announces a significant boost in security measures that is strengthening the safety and security of County facilities, courts, and the community. Last week, six Chester County Sheriff’s Office individuals were promoted, taking their ceremonial oath in Courtroom 1 of the County’s Justice Center. Those promoted include Daniel Clifton, Martin Lawson, and Robert...

Letter: Better security needed at Chester County Prison

To The Editor, Danelo Cavalcante escaping Chester County Prison in West Chester was a scary experience. Families throughout Chester County had to be on super strict guard. If a person does a horrific crime such as committing a murder then in that case justice was served fairly as far as the sentencing. The Chester County Prison Acting Warden Howard Holland, Deputy Warden of Security Ocie H....

Was BuzzFeed right to publish alleged Trump dossier?

By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times If those allegations weren’t news before January 10, they sure are now. The post that contains the download to the full 35-page version of the allegations was viewed over 5,000,000 times in its first 3 days online.  (The 2-page executive summary has not been posted.) Here is Buzzfeed’s self-justification: “BuzzFeed News is publishing the full...

CASD focuses on positives as school year starts

Residents question hiring decisions; no decision on status of CASD police By Lauren Parker-Gill, Staff Writer, The Times While Coatesville Area School District officials described the preparations for the 2015-16 school year, some residents questioned the district’s hiring practices during the recent CASD Board of Education meeting. CALN – As the CASD board of directors and superintendent Dr....

CASD to improve security systems and discipline policies

District takes multi-faceted approach to prevent violence in light of Sandy Hook By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times CALN – The Coatesville Area School District Board of Education passed multiple motions to improve the safety in schools at their meeting Tuesday night. Actions taken include updated security systems and new discipline policies. The board believes that such actions are necessary...

Coatesville schools revise security plans

Address safety in wake of Sandy Hook shootings; parents push for JROTC funding By Kyle Corrazza, Staff Writer, The Times CALN – The Coatesville Area School Board passed measures to step up security in all schools at its meeting Tuesday night. Board members said they found the actions necessary in light of last month’s Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn. Board President J. Neil...