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Maxatawny Twp. crash kills Topton man
MAXATAWNY TWP., Pa. - The Berks County Coroner's Office pronounced a 67-year-old man dead at the scene of a two car accident that occurred late Saturday night. Pennsylvania State Police called to the scene at 11:44 p.m. Saturday say Jerry Gambler of Topton died after his vehicle failed to clear a stop sign at the intersection of Topton Road and Route 222 Northbound. Gambler's vehicle struck another vehicle which was driving on Route 222.
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...
Forum Held to Discuss Public School Funding
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, SCHUYLKILL CO. (WOLF) — “There is a real-world impact to this funding it’s not just numbers on a spreadsheet,” says Kristin Volchansky of In This Together NEPA. In This Together NEPA and the PA Schools Work Coalition partnered for a community forum at Penn...
Summer starts early with Mount Gretna’s arts-filled Kickoff event on May 25
The second annual Mount Gretna Summer Kickoff will be held May 25, 2024, from 3 to 6 p.m., on the grounds of the Hall of Philosophy in Mount Gretna. The woods come alive with a preview of the 2024 “YEAR OF THE ARTS” in Mount Gretna:. Visit tables...
Albright College president Jacquelyn Fetrow resigns
READING, Pa. - The leader of one of Berks County's institutions of higher education is leaving her position. In a statement shared with 69 News Tuesday, it was announced that Albright College president Jacquelyn Fetrow has submitted her resignation to the school's board of trustees. Fetrow has been president since...
Berks Animal Rescue League urgently seeks foster families amidst kitten season
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County is in need for foster families as the shelter already is seeing the effects of kitten season straining capacity at the shelter. Kitten season typically peaks during the spring and summer months, inundating shelters with litters of kittens in need of care and nurturing. The ARL is experiencing a particularly high volume of kittens arriving at its doors with a total to date of 368 kittens in different stages of care.
Lebanon city police bike unit revived with donation of professional-grade e-bike
Become a champion of local news and unlock additional benefits as a LebTown member, like exclusive members-only emails, access to comments, invitations to members-only events, and more. The Lebanon City Police Department’s bike unit is getting a foothold, and is now up and running again. That’s the message city...
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...
Organizers prep for 76th Berks County Armed Forces Day Parade
WYOMISSING, Pa. - Organizers for the Berks County Armed Forces Day Parade are in the final stages of planning for the 76th iteration of the event this upcoming weekend. "The sacrifices that the men and women who join the military give to the country have to be recognized," said parade chair for Berks County, Diane Price. "Berks County has such a long military history and heritage that we work to honor that and recognize today's military and the veterans in our community."
Dog park, splash pad in the works at city’s Coleman and Southwest parks
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Muhlenberg daycare center gets high marks for decades of service
MUHLENBERG TWP., Pa. - A daycare center in Muhlenberg Township is getting high marks for decades of service. Making Memories with Miss Brenda is a group childcare home where Miss Brenda has worked with children for more than 30 years. The state awarded the center a STAR-four rating for its...
District 11 Track and Field Championships
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. — Day one events from District 11 Track and Field Championships starting with the field events. Boys AA javelin... Luke Stevenosky from Minersville getting the win, throwing 180 feet 5 inches: an impressive 11 feet longer than second place. "It felt good to win my first...
Goodwill introduces free electronic recycling in 22 Pa. counties, including Lebanon
A new Goodwill Keystone Area partnership will provide free electronic waste recycling for residents in 22 central and southeastern counties, including Lebanon. The organization is teaming up with Reworld, based in Morristown, New Jersey, to allow residents to donate their old technology at 42 Goodwill Stores across various counties. This will include Goodwill locations in Lebanon city and Palmyra.
Clothes observed being washed in buckets in ware washing sink, evidence of roach activity: Restaurant Inspections, May 9, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the facility. For more information on retail food inspection reports, visit: agriculture.pa.gov.
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