🚒 Coatesville Fire Department Centralizes Operations | Chester County Kidnap Attempt | Caln Township Community Clean-up

In Today’s Special Saturday Edition of Downingtown Local Pulse

🌤️☀️ Downingtown PA Weather

🚒 Improving Safety and Services: Coatesville Fire Department Centralizes Operations

🚨 Chester County Kidnap Attempt: Coatesville Man to Face Common Pleas Court

♻️ Midway Grill Partners with Caln Township for Largest-Ever Community Clean Up

🐝 Owen J. Roberts Student Triumphs at County Bee

🔥 Ranger Henry Guides All-Ages Program on Chester County's Colonial Era Iron Industry

🏡 Downingtown Real Estate

📆 Upcoming Local Events

🔎 Local Business Finder

Improving Safety and Services: Coatesville Fire Department Centralizes Operations

Coatesville City Council's recent four-to-one vote approves the centralization of fire services at the Washington Hose Company, marking a shift from the current arrangement with the West End Fire Company. Starting April 1st, the Coatesville Fire Department will station all personnel and equipment at 376 East Lincoln Highway. This strategic move aims to improve coordination between fire and emergency services, offering enhanced safety for firefighters and improved services for residents. The decision aligns with the city's broader plan to create a fire and medical service hub, with the prospect of hiring ten new firefighters by 2025 and plans for a new fire station and public works facility.

Chester County Kidnap Attempt: Coatesville Man to Face Common Pleas Court

Vincent Maxwell Hazzard, a 52-year-old Coatesville resident, is set to face trial in Common Pleas Court for charges stemming from an attempted kidnapping incident in West Chester. The preliminary hearing, featuring testimony from the now 9-year-old victim, unfolded details of the August 16 incident when Hazzard allegedly entered the boy's home through an unlocked door. Hazzard faces charges including burglary, kidnapping a minor, and criminal trespass and has been held in Chester County Prison on $100,000 bail since his arrest in February. Despite spending time in a drug and alcohol treatment program between the filing of charges in October and his arrest, Hazzard's motive for the alleged kidnapping attempt remains unclear. Assistant District Attorney Madeline Troutman is prosecuting the case.

Midway Grill Partners with Caln Township for Largest-Ever Community Clean Up

Caln Township is gearing up for its annual Community Clean Up Weekend, a joint effort by Caln Township Parks and Recreation, Caln Clean Up Crew, and Midway Grill. Scheduled for April 6-7, 2024, the event aims to set a record for the largest litter collection in the township. Participants can sign up for preferred slots and receive clean-up supplies, with an added incentive of certificates for Midway Grill. Abbey, the contact person, can be reached for more information. Sign-up here

Chester County's Spelling Prodigy: Owen J. Roberts Student Triumphs at County Bee

Local middle schooler, Charan Garimella, clinches the top spot at the 2024 Chester County Spelling Bee, securing a place at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Garimella, from Owen J. Roberts Middle School, attributed his success to early preparation, offering advice to future participants. The event, with over 40 participants, showcased exceptional spelling skills, and Garimella received accolades and prizes as the champion.

Exploring History: Ranger Henry Guides All-Ages Program on Chester County's Colonial Era Iron Industry

Discover Chester County's iron industry legacy with Ranger Henry at Wolf's Hollow County Park on Sunday, March 10th, from 2:00-3:30pm. In a free, all-ages program, participants will delve into the intricacies of Colonial Era iron production, gaining insights into the key figures and locations that played a crucial role in shaping this historical period. To secure a spot for this enlightening exploration, interested individuals are encouraged to register in advance using the provided link:

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Newly Listed Homes:

1296 Marshallton Thorndale Road, Downingtown, PA

566 Whitford Hills Road, Exton, PA

613 Brainerd Place, Exton, PA

1224 Clearbrook Road, West Chester, PA

Upcoming Local Events…

• Snowball Shuffle 5k - March 2nd, 8am

• Designer Bag Bingo - March 2nd, 7-10pm

• The Hidden History of Milford Mills - March 4th, 6pm

• Healthcare Hiring Event - March 6th, 11am-3pm

• Chamber of Commerce Happy Hour - March 7th, 5pm-7pm

• Joe Conklin Night of Comedy For Our Heroes - March 8th, 6-10pm

• Invasive Plant Clean-up at Broad Run Park - March 9th, 9am-12pm

• Downingtown Repair Café - March 9th, 10am-2pm

• St. Matthew’s Consignment Sale - March 15th 5pm-8pm, 16th 8am-12:30pm

• UUT First Aid / CPR Training Class - March 16th, 2pm-4pm

• Upper Uwchlan Egg Hunt - March 23rd, 11am

• Wallace Twp Egg Hunt - March 23rd, 11:30am

• Thorndale Fire Co Blood Drive - April 2nd, 1pm-6pm

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