City resident jailed for ethnic intimidation
Police said he pointed loaded gun at neighbor while yelling racial slurs
Ethnic intimidation and aggravated assault charges were lodged against a Coatesville resident on Monday, Cpl. Jonathan Shave reported. Police said officers responded to the 100 block of West Lincoln Highway at 5:51 p.m. and determined that Andrew Sabocsik, 67, had pointed a loaded shotgun at a neighbor while yelling racial slurs.
Police...
Second administrator exits Coatesville schools
Athletic director joins superintendent on list of sudden departures
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The turmoil continues: Less than a week after the abrupt retirement of the Coatesville Area School District (CASD) superintendent, the district’s high school athletic director has resigned, a school administrator said Tuesday.
James Donato, a former football coach at Kennett...
Regency Park enjoys back to school youth BBQ
Jerod Hines shares a moment with local kids during last Saturday’s “Children of our Youth” back to school barbeque event.
COATESVILLE —With the city and surrounding area in need of a little good news, J-30 Entertainment brightened Labor Day weekend for an entire neighborhood Saturday, with music, food, fun and more.
The event — which debuted this year but is expected to become...
Victim describes knifepoint robbery of drugs
Police said assailant seized prescription medication, fled
Coatesville Police responded to an assault on Friday at 2:32 p.m. in the 200 block of West Lincoln Highway, Det. Shannon Miller reported. During the investigation, it was determined that Cruz Pizarro, 49, of Coatesville, had choked the victim at knifepoint while demanding prescription medication, police said. The victim, who did not require...
County offering Worksite Wellness program
Businesses invited to sign up for 6 months of education, screening
Since most Americans spend the majority of their waking hours at work, the Chester County Health Department is encouraging county businesses, large, medium and small, to introduce a six-month start-up Worksite Wellness program.
“Bringing wellness directly to your business has the potential to benefit both employer and employee,”...
CCAA Invitational exhibit a draw for art lovers
Show will debut Friday in West Chester with fund-raising gala
“Thumbelina,” a sculpture by Jean Cheeseman. will be on display starting Sept. 6 when the Chester County Art Association’s debuts it 2013 Invitational Art Exhibition at a fund-raising gala.
The Chester County Art Association (CCAA) will open its most anticipated show of the year this weekend: the 2013 Invitational Art Exhibition.
The...
Area roadwork may produce traffic delays
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has issued its weekly list of road projects so that motorists will know which areas to avoid – or will know to anticipate delays if their route can’t be changed.
Utility installation work will be performed on West Kings Highway in West Caln Township on Tuesday and Wednesday. The work, between Wagontown and Meadowview Roads, will be done...
Parkesburg driver cited for speeding on U.S. 30 Bypass
A Parkesburg driver was cited for speeding on Wednesday when she lost control of her 2005 Hyundai Tucson on the U.S. 30 Bypass, east of Airport Road in Valley Township, said state police from the Embreeville barracks.
Police said Laurie D. Walls, 51, was traveling east when she struck a guide rail on the shoulder, causing her vehicle to spin so that it was blocking the left lane. Walls was not injured,...
Red Raiders run all over William Penn, winning 42-7
Familiar faces combine with new looks to continue last year’s domination
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Senior linebacker Terrence Wright follows some blocks after grabbing a pick in the second quarter of Friday night’s game.
YORK – The environment of high school sports requires change to be successful. Athletes graduate each year as a new crop steps up to take their place.
Though...
Mason and Dixon get overdue local recognition
Star-gazing site draws widespread audience of surveyors, historians and more
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Todd Babcock, the chairman of the Mason and Dixon Line Preservation Partnership, drives the commemorative iron spike into Stargazer Road.
Ken Burns and Steven Spielberg missed out, but hundreds of others did not, traveling from as far away as England and Australia to participate...
