Crowds fill Coatesville for event-packed weekend

Tree-lighting, race, parade attract spectators, participants By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Maasai Harris, 9, from Caln Elementary School, shows off his form during the Festive 5K. Photo by Duane Plank Holiday magic will continue in Coatesville after an activity-filled weekend that included the city tree-lighting, a championship football win, a successful race fund-raiser, a festive...

Vote to tap Coatesville trust fund unanimous

After three failed attempts, council agrees to withdraw nearly $2.25 million By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Former City Councilman Kareem Johnson expresses support to City Council and support for withdrawing money from the trust fund. With their backs up against the wall, the seven members of Coatesville City Council voted unanimously Monday night to withdraw nearly $2.25 million...

Wheels signal good fortune at Coatesville event

City’s annual Bike Festival provides safety tips, family-friendly recreation COATESVILLE – A picture-perfect day for bike-riding became even more special Saturday for a group of Coatesville children and their families. Coatesville Police Officer Rodger Ollis adjusts the helmet of 6-year-old Maia Lawson at the 2nd Annual Coatesville Bike Festival. The city held its 2nd Annual Coatesville...