Coatesville police seek two in shooting
COATESVILLE — City police are seeking two men thought to be responsible for shooting and wounding a city man Monday.
Police said they were called to a report of a shooting at South 6th Avenue and said they found the victim, Justin Lamar Humphrey, had been shot in what police described as “a lower extremity.” Humphrey was transported to Paoli Hospital where he was treated for his wounds...
Jets fire Unionville grad Idzik
John Idzik, Jr.
NEW YORK — Unionville High School graduate John Idzik, Jr. was fired Monday as General Manager of the New York Jets of the National Football League.
Idzik, 53, was a member of the Unionville High School class of 1978, and attended schools in the area when his father, John Sr., served as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was fired along with Jets’ Head Coach Rex...
City Council must do the hard thing Monday night
Council must pass a budget that slows ‘burn rate’ from trust fund
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE — For a while, it looked like City Council would suck it up and do the right thing — the hard thing — that for nearly a generation its predecessors couldn’t find a way to do: begin to ween the city off the trust fund and edge toward more financially responsible operation.
Now,...
Do we need a better way to celebrate Christmas?
Between the stress and the cost, are we doing something wrong?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Last week, I wrote about my angst over Christmas shopping. I stress every year. What size? What color? Will they like it? Will they use it? By the 25th I am a frazzled mess. The funny thing is, my children are always appreciative of any gift they receive. But, I do spend a good amount of time...
Coatesville council reaches dead end in 2015 budget talks
City council considers not passing balanced budget by end of year
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Coatesville Finance Director John Marcarelli runs the numbers for next year’s budget.
COATESVILLE – City Council reached an impasse in 2015 budget discussions at Friday night’s workshop and will look into the ramifications of not passing a budget by the end of the year.
After making...
What To Do: Mushroom Drop, Mummers top New Year’s Eve
And for those still looking to get their Christmas on, many local events this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Chester County’s newest — and arguably already best-known — New Years Eve celebration is the Mushroom Drop, as part of Kennett Square’s Midnight in The Square celebration.
While New York may have its crystal ball, Key West, a giant shoe, and Philadelphia has...
On Stage: Ring in 2015 with music, fun
From Frozen to various New Year’s Eve shows, something for almost everyone
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Disney On Ice presents Frozen, opens Christmas Day at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, through Jan. 4.
Fans of the annual Disney On Ice skating shows that arrive for an arena stay in Philadelphia every Christmas season will be treated this year to the debut of Elsa, the...
Op/Ed: We can end homeless in Chester County
By Michael Hackman, Administrator, Decade To Doorways
Despite Chester County’s wealth about 700 county residents will spend the holidays homeless in the county.
During this holiday season many of us will gather with family and friends in warm, safe surroundings to celebrate time honored traditions and the joy of good fortune. For some Chester County residents however, holiday celebrations will...
Coatesville Council approves City Manager’s resignation
Hudson’s severance package to include three months of salary, benefits
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Kirby Hudson presides over one of his last meetings as Coatesville city manager.
COATESVILLE – City Council approved City Manager Kirby Hudson’s resignation in a 5-0 vote Monday night.
Taking effect Dec. 29, Council also approved of a severance package that will pay Hudson for...
Caln police make arrest in hit-and-run death
Gine Bennett
CALN — Township police said Tuesday they have charged a Coatesville woman in the Dec. 4 hit-and-run death of 19-year-old Ke’asya Gray on Lincoln Highway in the Thorndale section of the township.
Township police charged Gina Marie Bennett, 48, of Coatesville, Tuesday, and she surrendered in Downingtown District Court and was released after posting $300,000 in bail. District Justice...
