21st Cavalcade of Bands, Oct. 27

  The Coatesville Red Raiders band is hosting a Cavalcade competition. CALN — The Marching Red Raiders of Coatesville and the Coatesville Parents’ Music Club, Inc. present their 21st Annual Cavalcade of Bands Showcase “Steel City-Battle of the Bands” on Sat., Oct. 27, 2012 starting at 6 p.m. (National Anthem begins at 5:45 p.m.) in the Coatesville Memorial Stadium. Everyone is invited...

Witching hour fast approaching in Coatesville

Spook-tacular Third Annual Halloween Parade set for Saturday Don’t be alarmed if scary-looking creatures are roaming city streets on Saturday: It’s time for the Third Annual Coatesville Halloween Parade. It’s time to dust the cobwebs off your Halloween costume – or work them into the design. On Saturday, the Third Annual Coatesville Halloween Parade will provide frightful fun for participants...

CASH Hall of Fame honors class of 2012

Athletic heroes from Coatesville’s past feted at dinner attended by 300 By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times The newest honorees of the Coatesville Area High School Hall of Fame were honored Saturday night at the Coatesville Country Club. Top row, left to right: Clint Seace, Peter “Sonny” Gracia, Larry Lewis. Bottom row: Aja Anderson, Mike Emanuel, Gavin “Scotty”...

Why doesn’t your town like business?

Hostile attitude toward business growth must change to fix tax problem By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times You’ll excuse my sense of de ja vu. Back in my youth as a young reporter, the hot catch phrase for the overbuilt and tax-revenue challenged northern New Jersey suburbs was “ratables.” Ratables are a very special kind of real estate: they use little in the way of local or school district services,...

Coatesville powers past Henderson, 28-6

Rain, lightning shorten game as Raiders win fourth straight By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Coatesville defenders swarm on a West Chester Henderson running back, Friday night. The Red Raiders won their fourth straight game in convincing fashion — despite weather that shortened the game, 28-6. WEST CHESTER – Coatesville continued its hot streak on Friday night, winning 28-6 at West Chester...

Insightful look at county’s Civil War heritage

Historical Society exhibit highlights artifacts and stories behind them By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Jeff Stafford (left) and Richard Neff greeted visitors at the opening Thursday night of “On the Edge of Battle: Chester County and the Civil War” at the Chester County Historical Society in West Chester. Setting the tone for the Chester County Historical Society on Thursday...

After-school activities in spotlight at Farmers’ Market

J.T. Dorsey’s “Soccer for Success” will be one of the programs showcased on Saturday at the Coatesville Farmers’ Market, which is partnering with the Coatesville Community Education Foundation to promote children’s after-school activities. At kid-friendly event, parents can research programs, buy produce The Coatesville Farmers’ Market, which has been introducing area...

Effort to close chapter on e-book ripoffs

Attorney general urging consumers to review proposed settlement Attorney General Linda Kelly today urged Pennsylvania consumers who use e-books to carefully review information about proposed settlements between state attorneys general and several of the nation’s largest publishing companies. Kelly said the settlements, which are currently awaiting court approval, include approximately $69 million...

EMS paging switched to new $3.5 million system

Commissioners say changeover will improve efficiency and meet federal mandate By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times The new pagers are similar in appearance to the old ones, but the reduced bandwidth of the system should improve efficiency, county officials said. A new $3.5 million emergency-services paging system became operational Tuesday morning – an advance that improves communications...

Search for Coatesville police chief back in high gear

City manager says a promising candidate will be interviewed next week By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Coatesville City Manager Kirby Hudson (left) chats with City Council President David C. Collins outside City Hall on Tuesday. Contrary to appearances, the City of Coatesville’s next permanent police chief may be just a few steps shy of selection. City Manager Kirby Hudson said...