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Coroner seeks next of kin for man found dead in Reading
READING, Pa. - The Berks County Coroner’s Office is seeking assistance from the public to help identify a man whose body was found in the 800 block of Bingaman Street in Reading. The man is believed to be late 20s to 40 years of age and approximately 5’6”-5’7” tall....
Teen shot in Lebanon County, police investigating
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Police in Lebanon County are investigating after a teenager was shot, according to a news release. According to Lebanon City Police, a 17-year-old man with a gunshot wound walked into Good Samaritan Hospital sometime early Friday morning. Police went to talk to the man at the hospital but he was uncooperative […]
Freeze watch for Berks County for Friday
The National Weather Service issued a freeze watch at 9:01 a.m. on Thursday valid for Friday between 2 a.m. and 9 a.m. for Berks County. The weather service says, "Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees possible." "Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation," describes the...
Lebanon County restaurant inspections: Heidelberg Twp. eatery out of compliance
Cool Beans Brew mobile facility, North Cornwall Township. Antojitos Mexicanos La Familia mobile facility, Heidelberg Township. Pennsylvania Dairymen's Association mobile facility No. 1 and No. 2, North Londonderry Township. Ninh Kieu Vietnamese Cuisine, Annville. Inspected April 4, 2024. Subway, Annville. One Stop Corner LLC, Lebanon. Hoss's Steak and Sea House,
Trucker Pulled Over In Berks Charged With Human Trafficking
A trucker from Florida has been charged with human trafficking in Berks County, Pennsylvania, after a Nicaraguan couple claimed they were being held against their will. The couple, who are in the U.S. illegally, alleged they were forced to drive the man's semi-truck without pay for weeks as part of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training program.
North Lebanon Township supervisors approve Mt. Pleasant subdivision plans
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Homes at or under $250,000 in Lebanon
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Lebanon, here's what sold for or under $250,000 between April 15 and April 21. Below, we provide an overview of the top three properties in each area, carefully chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
See all homes sold in Lebanon County, April 15 to April 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Lebanon County reported from April 15 to April 21. There were 26 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,200-square-foot home on East Penn Avenue in Cleona that sold for $221,000.
Teacher's Thumb Bitten Off At IU13: Police
The school where the incident took is also known as IU13 or Central Education Center which "operates on behalf of the 22 public school districts in Lancaster and Lebanon counties," according to its website. The biting incident happened in the morning on Thursday, April 18, according to statements both the...
Police seek assistance locating missing Wernersville teen
WERNERSVILLE, Pa. - Lower Heidelberg Township Police are trying to locate a missing teenager. 16-year-old Shaylee Miranda left her Wernersville home Sunday, April 21 and hasn't been seen since. The Wilson High School student was last seen wearing black shorts and a black hoodie. Shaylee has severe allergies and asthma...
National Drug Take Back Day: Where to go in the Midstate
(WHTM) — This Saturday, April 27 is the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Takeback Day. According to the DEA, the goal of the day is to promote safety and health by preventing medication misuse and preventing opioid addiction from starting. Some grocers and retailers including...
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