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Officials remind Schuylkill County residents to report storm damage
MAHANOY CITY, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials in Schuylkill County are reminding residents impacted by a tornado that they need to report storm damage by Thursday. Township and borough officials say as of Wednesday, more than 31 homes and businesses have reported damage with most being covered by private insurance. Back on May 27, an […]
After delays, Reading's only public pool set to open for summer
READING, Pa. - After some delays, Reading's only public pool is ready to open. Last minute preparations are underway at Schlegel Park Pool ahead of Thursday's opening. Workers were seen Wednesday afternoon filling the pool with water. The pool's opening was delayed this year due to a shipping issue with...
Wyomissing Borough Council approves conditional use for former Inn at Reading property
WYOMISSING, P.A. – Wyomissing Borough Council voted Thursday to approve a conditional-use application to allow a developer to precede with plans for an apartment complex on the property of the former Inn at Reading. The former hotel, which sits on 10.8-acres, was sold earlier this year to developer Mike...
Students take field trip to learn about farm life in Schuylkill County
PINE GROVE, Pa. — Elementary and middle school students in Pottsville's after-school Achieve program started their school day on Friday, learning about the importance of kestrel falcons at Potter's Farm in Pine Grove. This is the last field trip of several that were funded by the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit...
WWII weekend kicks off
READING, Pa. - “This is always a fun event for us and our group loves coming out." says Cori Santagate, a reenactor. Thousands of visitors pour into Reading this weekend for WWII weekend. The one-of-a-kind event is one of the largest in the country,. "It's the largest event probably...
Convoy in Reading provides opportunity to see WWII era vehicles, reenactors
READING, Pa. -- It was an unusual sight in Reading on Friday as a convoy helped turn the clock back to the 1940s. Quay Ellison has lives in Reading her entire life and always attends the convoy. "I like watching the old cars, the old clothes," says Ellison. "The old...
Live at Sunrise: World War II Weekend returns to Reading
BERN TWP., Pa. -- If you're a history buff, you will want to get to Berks County this weekend. The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum in Bern Twp. is hosting its annual World War II Weekend. 69 News Reporter Lynda Weed was live from Reading Friday morning with a look at what...
Berks family honors loved ones who served in WWII with plaque at State Capitol
HARRISBURG, Pa. - A family from Berks County remembered the anniversary of D-Day Thursday by honoring their loved ones. The Delewski family got together in Harrisburg to donate a plaque commemorating the day. The family told 69 News they wanted to honor their father and uncle for their service in...
Womelsdorf Community Library appoints Emily Ulmer as new Library Director
The Womelsdorf Community Library has officially announced the appointment of Emily Ulmer as its newest Library Director. Ulmer brings experience to the library both in library administration and as an educator. “We are very pleased to have Emily join our team,” said Julian Marshall, co-president of the Womelsdorf Library Board...
Governor Mifflin baseball reaches PIAA Class 5A Elite eight and aims to go deeper
SHILLINGTON, Pa. - The state's elite right round will be played on Thursday in baseball and softball. Among the three Berks County baseball teams still in the mix is Governor Mifflin. The Mustangs have been outstanding all season - county and district finalists and still have a chance to pick...
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