Arrest made in S. Coatesville murder
Dominic “Buddha” Poulson
Police and county detectives said Wednesday that they have made an arrest in a 2017 South Coatesville murder case — an incident where a dispute outside of The Malibu Club turned deadly.
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office and South Coatesville Police Department announced the arrest of Dominic “Buddha” Poulson for the murder of Victor...
Cashing in: eight charged with taking 55 tons of nickel
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
An example of one of the “super sacks” of nickel reportedly stolen from ArcelorMittal in South Coatesville.
SOUTH COATESVILLE — While the good old nickel coin might not seem like it is worth much these days, its namesake metal, which makes up 25% of the coin, is a lot more valuable and apparently was targeted for theft in a big way — to the tune of...
Fisticuffs with city police reportedly elevate charges
Man wanted on warrants arrested for assault, other offenses
A 50-year-old homeless man who resisted police efforts to take him into custody now faces new charges, Coatesville Police Officer Chris McCarthy reported. Police said on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 7:52 a.m., James R. Baron, who has several active warrants, fled from officers and then engaged in a fight with them. He was apprehended and charged with...
At least two new CASD board members elected
Eight votes separate five candidates in So. Coatesville council race
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
There will be at least two new members of the Coatesville Area School District Board of Education and it could be days or even weeks before its is known if there will be one more new member, because of write-in votes. The same is true for who the winners are in a razor-thin Borough Council race in...
County to host forum for landlords
Topics will include conflict resolution, service-provider partnerships
Attention landlords: Chester County’s fourth annual Landlord Forum offers a wide-ranging series of interactive workshops and discussions on relevant topics.
The forum will take place on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until noon at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus, 137 Modena Road, South Coatesville. To attend, contact Laurie...
County offering citizens free emergency training
Course is designed to make residents better prepared to handle catastrophes
During the last CERT course, the Chester County Public Training Center was a hub of activity as emergency services workers went about their routines as instructors helped trainees respond to a simulated rescue of a person trapped by a collapsed building.
The county is inviting citizens to receive free training that will help...
County completes rock-solid 9/11 tribute
First-responders collect relics from 3 sites to memorialize at training center
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jim Werner (left), a Uwchlan Ambulance Corps EMT, and Ed Toner, past president of the Chester County Fraternal Order of Police, display the shale from the Flight 93 crash site that will be memorialized at the Chester County Public Safety Training Center in South Coatesville.
When...
Hines appointed new Coatesville Rotary president
District Justice, South Coatesville native takes lead in organization
New Coatesville Rotary President Gregory V. Hines.
COATESVILLE – The Rotary Club of Coatesville has appointed Gregory V. Hines, Magisterial District Judge, as the new Club President for the 2013 – 2014 year. Grover Koon, 2011-2012 past President and the new Rotary 7450 District Governor, presented Hines to attendees and congratulated...
Police on patrol respond to gunshots
Man reportedly transported to hospital with injuries from an assault
Cpl. Ken Michels and Officer Rob Kuech were on foot patrol in the area of the 600 block of East Lincoln Highway on Saturday at 3:05 a.m. when they heard three gunshots, police said. The officers ran to the area of North Eighth Avenue and Diamond Alley, where they observed vehicles speeding from the scene, and they made contact with...
Commissioners ‘Road Show’ a big hit
More than 100 people attend Commissioners meeting in So. Coatesville
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Chester County Commissioners honored those involved with a series of Western Chester County planning and growth initiatives — sparked in part by the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce as well as the creation of Council of Governments — Coatesville, the boroughs of Atglen, Parkesburg,...
