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Million-dollar lottery ticket sold at Montco Wawa
DOUGLASS TWP., Pa. - A Montgomery County Wawa sold a $1 million winning scratch-off lottery ticket. The winning Million Dollar Multiplier Madness ticket was sold at the Wawa located in the 1000 block of Grosser Road, Douglass Township. Lottery officials say the store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling...
Tractor Supply in Muhlenberg Township helps young people get growing with Future Gardeners Kit
The Temple Tractor Supply is providing free garden kits to local children to teach the basics of at-home gardening. On May 18, 2024, customers can stop by the store located at 5370 Allentown Pike to receive a TSC Future Gardeners Kit, while supplies last. A Team Member will be available to answer questions and explain the best ways to nurture and care for the future garden, while sharing the importance of eating fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs.
Reading Hospitality Management parts ways with Reading Country Club
EXETER TWP., Pa. – What's next for the Reading Country Club?. At Monday night's meeting of the Exeter Township Board of Supervisors, Chairperson Jack Piho read a letter into the record about the Reading Country Club and its contract with Reading Hospitality Management. It stated: "On behalf of Exeter...
Wyomissing superintendent steps down, transfers to position at Twin Valley
WYOMISSING, Pa. - The Wyomissing School District's superintendent announced he's stepping down to accept a new position. Robert Scoboria informed the school board of his decision to transfer to the role of superintendent at the Twin Valley School District, which officials say is expected to be approved at their meeting on May 20th.
Lancaster County man accused of illegally euthanizing 4 puppies appears in court
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — 46-year-old John Stoltzfus of New Holland appeared at a Lancaster County Magisterial Court for a preliminary hearing Tuesday. Stoltzfus and his attorney decided to waive the preliminary hearing, bounding all charges over to the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas. Stoltzfus was charged with four...
'This is very impactful to my life': Drexel med students team up with Hispanic Center for senior health fair
READING, Pa - It's so important for a caregiver to be able to truly connect with those in need. "Being Hispanic myself and Dominican, the community, I think, needs physicians that can understand them and relate to them and this is very impactful to my life,” said Jemima Constanza, a Drexel medical student.
Fire officials stress safety, urge swimmers to stay out of river as warm weather days approach
READING, Pa. - The Reading Fire Department was called to the Schuylkill River Monday night for a water rescue. Crews say it is early in the season for call like this, but they recently acquired a new rescue raft and used it to pull a swimmer to safety. "For my...
Berks Book Bonanza moves into new home; begins preparations for 2024 sale
Berks Book Bonanza volunteers will begin moving into their new home at the County of Berks South Campus location in Mohnton. The move comes one month after the Berks County Commissioners approved a lease agreement with the non-profit entity. Since its departure from the VF Outlet in West Reading following...
Pennsylvania firefighter dies after returning home from fire call
WYOMISSING, Pa. (WHTM) – A Pennsylvania fire department is mourning the loss of one of their own after he unexpectedly passed away after responding to a call. The Wyomissing Fire Department says Captain Derrick Nester, a 17-year veteran of the department, passed away unexpectedly on May 6. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, Nester worked […]
Experience the best of PA Dutch culture at the Kutztown Folk Festival
Founded in 1950, the Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest continuously operated folklife festival in America. Generations of families, artists, musicians, craftsmen, quilters, entertainers, scholars, and purveyors of iconic food and food experiences are drawn to a festival recognized nationally for its authentic Pennsylvania German culture. The Kutztown Folk Festival...
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators hold vigil in Reading
READING, Pa. -- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators came together in Reading to hold a Mother's Day vigil. It was hosted at City Park on Sunday by the group Berks For Palestine. The vigil honored the thousands of civilian lives lost in Gaza during the war between Israel and Hamas, including mothers who died and left behind orphaned children.
Special training teaches officers how to respond to a person in crisis
READING, Pa. - Officers in Reading participated in an important training Tuesday. Crisis intervention team training teaches first-responders how to identify and react to a person in crisis. The CIT certification also makes participants aware of the resources available to those struggling with their mental health. Officers visited the National...
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