Local, State Police to crackdown on aggressive driving

Aggressive drivers, look out! Local and State Police will be focusing on you, on July 29 in a joint-effort to make local highways safer — and calmer. On Wednesday, July 29, over 60 police departments from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties will join Pennsylvania State Police in a coordinated aggressive-driving enforcement wave to help reduce the number of crashes, injuries,...

Police: keep your car locked, hide valuables from sight

Keep it locked, local police say. With the holiday season fast approaching, another season is upon us: auto break-in and theft season, according to local police. With a few steps of caution, Coatesville Police advise that you can keep your car, valuables and even your home a whole lot safer this holiday season. The first tip is to keep your car locked and windows rolled up any time your are not in...

Public safety could be big issue of 2012

Concerns over fire funding, rising crime worries could spark debate By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com If 2011 was the year of educational issues in and around Unionville, here’s a bet that 2012 will be the year of public safety and security issues. The recent headlines in the area might give pause, from concerns about local fire companies going belly up due to lack of support from some...