25-year-old Parkesburg man dies in single-vehicle crash

State police are investigating a fatal, one-vehicle accident that claimed the life of a 25-year-old Parkesburg man. Police: Fatality occurred at 2:45 a.m in Sadsbury Township Updated at 10 a.m. to add victim’s name A 25-year-old Parkesburg man died this morning in a one-vehicle crash in Sadsbury Township, state police said. Police from the Embreeville barracks said Reginald R. White was traveling...

Raiders smash WC East, 35-0

Coatesville uses ground game, powerful defense on cold, windy night By Kyle Corrazza, Staff Writer, The Times Coatesville’s football team is about to power the ball in for a score, Friday night against West Chester East. After three straight dominant wins, the Red Raiders have to be in the discussion about which high school football team is best in Chester County. Kyle Carrozza photo. COATESVILLE...

Multi-tasking to keep teens from behind bars

Youth Justice Awareness Month event draws appreciative crowd Rev. Jack Crans, a 1968 graduate of CASH and well-known Coatesville advocate, opened the program with a prayer. By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times A program on youth justice Thursday night began with horror stories about teen abuse in the adult system but concluded with a dramatic tale of success: a Coatesville man who served...

CASH Hall of Fame adding honorees to lineup

Group of talented athletes to be recognized at induction ceremony The 13th Annual Coatesville Area High School Sports Hall of Fame banquet will be held Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Coatesville Country Club. The 13th Annual Coatesville Area High School Sports Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony will be held Oct. 20 at the Coatesville Country Club. This year’s inductees: Christine Tobelman, who...

Program focus: What’s cookin’ in Coatesville area?

Free classes will cover saving money, eating healthy, getting exercise The free six-week program of classes will teach participants how to select and prepare healthful meals. A free series of cooking and nutrition classes is designed to whet appetites for frugal, healthful eating.  The series – “Eat Smart and Move More!” – will be presented by the Penn State Cooperative Extension in...

Commissioners spotlight Coatesville-area successes

Meeting in West Brandywine a venue for local recognition By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Chester County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell pose with Thomas A. Williams, who received a citation for attaining Eagle Scout rank. An Eagle Scout who built a footbridge across a Brandywine tributary. A farmer who has donated more than 50,000 pounds...

Two Chester County artists opening solo shows

Each will run for month at the Chester County Art Association “Runnymeade” by Richard Chalfant will be featured at the Chester County Art Association. Two diverse Chester County artists will open solo shows Friday that will run through Nov. 9 at the Chester County Art Association. A free reception will be held tomorrow from 5 to 8 p.m., offering the public a preview of the works by Richard Chalfant...

Coatesville law-enforcers honored for advocacy

Department, Officer Ollis recognized by Domestic Violence Center  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan (from left) was honored with Assistant District Attorney Michelle Frei by Dolly Wideman-Scott, who heads the Chester County Domestic Violence Center. Against the backdrop grim statistics – 53 domestic-violence fatalities in Pennsylvania...

The language of wellness

Sometimes, it takes the right words to get the right results By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times In previous articles, we’ve discussed the overall concept of wellness and some strategies for developing greater well-being in your life.  Some of these concepts may have been hard to grasp. So this week, I’d like to turn our attention to something that everyone is familiar with–language. ...

CASH to perform in multi-school band event

Coatesville is one of nine high schools competing at Unionville High The Unionville High School Marching Band will perform its 2012 show “Baseball: An American Tradition,” during “March on the Brandywine.” Trumpeting family-friendly marching orders, the Unionville High School Marching Band promises an evening of musical excitement and pageantry for spectators at its Cavalcade...