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Birdsboro man sentenced to state prison for attempting to pay to sexually assault 12-year-old
By The Citizen on June 5, 2025
A Lancaster County judge has sentenced a former constable from Birdsboro to 28 to 57 years in state prison for trying to pay to sexually…
18 Boyertown seniors awarded scholarships in memory of Gilbertsville boy
By The Citizen on June 4, 2025
The Jacob Karnchanaphati Memorial Trust recently awarded scholarships to 18 Boyertown Area Senior High graduating seniors. More than 60 people, including families of past and…
What to know about new Pa. law banning hand-held cellphone use while driving
By The Citizen on June 4, 2025
It’s time to put the cellphone down. Beginning Thursday, police in Pennsylvania can issue written warnings for using hand-held devices while driving — even if…
Montgomery County police officer commits suicide on township campus
By The Citizen on June 3, 2025
UPPER PROVIDENCE — Township police have confirmed one of their officers took his own life Monday night in the parking lot of the township campus.…
A. Duie Pyle recognized as 2025 LTL Carrier of the Year
By The Citizen on June 3, 2025
WEST GOSHEN – A. Duie Pyle, a Chester County-based provider of asset and non-asset-based supply chain solutions has been name a 2025 LTL Carrier of…
Berks woman rescues 33 turtles from construction site
By The Citizen on June 3, 2025
When Lori Lilley set out to rescue turtles from the Crystal Lake reconstruction site in March, she didn’t expect to find many. “I had made…
Berks man pleads guilty in fake artwork sales
By The Citizen on June 2, 2025
A Berks County man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges he sold about $186,000 in counterfeit artwork that he claimed had been created…
Tatum: Hot on the trail of the Eastern Bluebird
By The Citizen on June 2, 2025
In 1934 a song called “The Bluebird of Happiness” with lyrics by Edward Heyman hit the airways to popular acclaim. Today, a Chester County woman,…
Oley Valley American Legion honors veterans in observance of Memorial Day
By The Citizen on June 1, 2025
The Oley Valley American Legion Post #878 hosted two events in observance of Memorial Day on Sunday, May 25. The Legion Post held 21-gun salutes…
Campus notes: June 1, 2025
By The Citizen on June 1, 2025
Gabrielle M. Bingener, Barto, graduated with highest distinction from the University of Scranton’s Magis Honors Program in science, technology, engineering and math. She majored in…
PennDOT Road Projects in Berks: June 1, 2025
By The Citizen on June 1, 2025
Daily • Monday-Friday: Interstate 78 eastbound, Exit 35 (Lenhartsville) to Exit 45 (New Smithville), overnight construction, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Source: Berkshire mont
Wanted in Berks: June 1, 2025
By The Citizen on June 1, 2025
The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitives: Janioshka Perez Janioshka Perez, 24, whose last known address was in the 600 block of…
Trump withdraws nomination of Lehigh Valley billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, citing ‘prior associations’
By The Citizen on May 31, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced late Saturday that he is withdrawing the nomination of Lehigh Valley tech billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, saying he…
Hundreds turn out for healthcare “fiesta” in Reading
By The Citizen on May 31, 2025
Dr. Sarah Inez Ramirez knows what it’s like to have access to healthcare stifled by a language barrier. “I grew up in Jersey City, NJ,”…
Kutztown board approves proposed final budget with 4% tax increase, deficit
By The Citizen on May 31, 2025
Kutztown School District faces a budget deficit following a rejection by more than 80% of voters to raise school property taxes by 10.6%. The school…