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Drowning in Reading brings new warnings about swimming in the Schuylkill River
For those who drown in the Schuylkill River, the trouble usually comes suddenly. One moment they're with friends and family cooling their feet in water about a foot deep. A second later they've stepped...
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Owner of Berks shop encourages customers to ‘get crafty together’
WOMELSDORF — An avid craftsperson since childhood, Cayla Ermold loves bringing people together. So when a former convenience store became available on West High Street in Womelsdorf, she jumped at the...
View ArticleToday in History: July 8, Thai cave rescue
Today is Monday, July 8, the 190th day of 2024. There are 176 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 8, 2018, divers rescued four of the 12 boys who’d been trapped in a flooded...
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Philadelphia Folk Festival returning to Upper Salford Pool Farm for 2024
UPPER SALFORD — The legendary Philadelphia Folk Festival is set to return to the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township on Aug. 16. Organized by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, this year’s festival...
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Antietam schools' post-flood project to build temporary classrooms on...
A project to build modular classrooms at Antietam School District’s former middle senior high school is progressing on schedule, according to district officials. The district has been searching for...
View ArticleLongtime city youth sports leader honored on his 89th birthday
Longtime youth sports volunteer Lester DuGuay has been honored for his many years of service. Mayor Eddie Moran last week presented DuGuay with a commendation for his 60 years of dedicated service to...
View ArticleGroup responds to ban on feeding stray cats
Hillside SPCA in North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County, has issued a statement in response to the Pottsville City Council June 10 vote to replace Chapter 87 of the city's code regarding animals,...
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Reading Public Museum exhibits attract families from Berks and beyond, CEO says
Kid-friendly exhibits at the Reading Public Museum are attracting children and their families from Berks County and beyond, the facility’s new director said. Geoffrey K. Fleming was appointed executive...
View ArticleDaily docket: July 8, 2024
Daily thought “I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I do hope.” Psalm 130:5 Transformative Solutions Network
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Kressley outduels Howard for third win of the season at Grandview
Brad Kressley's third Modified win of the season didn't come easy. The Orefield native battled Duane Howard of Oley during the 30-lap race Saturday night at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville to...
View ArticleBraves batter Michael Mercado as Reynaldo Lopez shuts out Phillies
By Bill Trocchi ATLANTA — Michael Mercado's second start for the Philadelphia Phillies didn't go nearly as well as his first Major League start. Reynaldo Lopez threw six strong innings and the Atlanta...
View ArticleBulletin board: Drift Jam coming to Muhlenberg
Muhlenberg Township Parks & Recreation presents Drift Jam on Saturday, July 20, at Jim Dietrich Park. The two-part event includes adventure on the Schuylkill River followed by music, food and...
View ArticleBerks County man charged in child pornography case
A Brecknock Township man is facing charges related to his uploading child pornography images, detectives in the Berks County district attorney's office announced Monday. Andrew M. Bush, 27, of the...
View ArticleSen. Schwank secures $250,000 for Berks mobile shower initiative
State Sen. Judy Schwank on Monday announced she has secured a $250,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for a mobile shower unit for the Berks Coalition to...
View ArticleBlue Marsh swim beach closed due to bacteria in water
Swimming at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area of Blue Marsh Lake is restricted due to high bacteria levels, according to the Army Corps of Engineers, which operates the site. According to a Monday morning...
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TATUM: My long-ago wild ride on the Fourth of July
Coming off our Fourth of July holiday weekend, I couldn’t help but reminisce about Independence Day’s celebrations of years gone by. I was just two days old when my family celebrated my very first July...
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Large barn in western Berks destroyed in blaze
A fire Sunday destroyed a Tulpehocken Township barn and its contents, including straw and two pieces of farm machinery. The fire was discovered about 8:30 a.m. by tenants who live on the property at 87...
View ArticleAlice Munro’s daughter alleges sexual abuse by the late author’s husband
By ROB GILLIES and HILLEL ITALIE TORONTO (AP) — The daughter of the late Nobel laureate Alice Munro has accused the author's second husband, Gerard Fremlin, of sexual abuse, writing that her mother...
View ArticleBiden says he’s staying in presidential race ‘to the end’ in letter to House...
President Biden defiantly sought to stop the political bleeding Monday, saying he is “not going anywhere” even as support from Democratic lawmakers wavered over his debate debacle. As Congress returned...
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What you need to know about the candidates who could replace Biden on the...
With President Biden facing a grave political crisis after his debate debacle against Donald Trump, jittery Democrats are openly considering who could take over their campaign if he drops out — and the...
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