Building a Better Boyertown — Boyertown’s Main Street Organization — welcomes the return of spring with a community celebration. Boyertown’s 12th annual Coming Out of…
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Reading NAACP honors local member of famed all-Black women’s WAC unit
By The Citizen on April 2, 2025
Sharon Holtz grew up knowing that her aunt, Pfc. Phyllis Long Green, served in the Women’s Army Corps, or WAC, during World War II. But…
Cause of fire that briefly trapped Berks homeowner and her dog undetermined
By The Citizen on April 2, 2025
The cause of a fire that destroyed a Centre Township home and briefly trapped the homeowner in her bedroom remains undetermined, a state police fire…
Berks funeral director seeking county coroner post
By The Citizen on April 2, 2025
Matthew Stitzel has a long history of handling death with compassion and professionalism. For the past three decades he has served as a funeral director…
Fleetwood Bank’s Agricultural Appreciation Dinner thanks farmers
By The Citizen on April 1, 2025
Fleetwood Bank thanked members of the agricultural community during its Agricultural Appreciation Dinner held at the Oley Fair Centre on March 26. The dinner opened…
FBI warns of scammers impersonating law enforcement, government officials
By The Citizen on April 1, 2025
The FBI is warning of scammers impersonating law enforcement or government officials who try to extort money or steal personal identification information. The scams can…
Registration open for 2025 Schuylkill River Sojourn
By The Citizen on April 1, 2025
POTTSTOWN — The 27th annual Schuylkill River Sojourn will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Schuylkill Navigation System with its theme: Canals and Campfires. The…
Team from St. John’s in Boyertown learns and grows in faith on Mexico trip
By The Citizen on March 31, 2025
St. John’s Lutheran Church in Boyertown sent a team of 11 to Cuernavaca, Mexico, in February to observe, learn, and grow in faith. Joining the…
‘The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales’ coming to MCCC in Pottstown
By The Citizen on March 31, 2025
POTTSTOWN — Montgomery County Community College’s Theatre Arts Program and West End Student Theater invite families to enjoy a delightful production of “The Stinky Cheese…
Tatum: AI reboots agency efforts to introduce hybrid gray squirrel
By The Citizen on March 31, 2025
Many years ago, this column documented the Game Commission’s failed pursuit of a new hybrid game animal, namely the creation of a genetically altered antlered…
99-year-old Berks WWII veteran recalls caring for wounded soldiers
By The Citizen on March 31, 2025
When the free world was tearing at the seams, Betty O’Connell did her part to patch it up. In 1945, World War II raged across…
PennDOT Road Projects in Berks: March 30, 2025
By The Citizen on March 30, 2025
Daily • Tuesday-Wednesday: Interstate 78 in both directions, Exit 29 (Route 61) to Route 30 (Hamburg), overnight construction, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. • Monday-Friday:…
Wanted in Berks: March 30, 2025
By The Citizen on March 30, 2025
The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitives: Mario Villalobos-Berrios • Mario Villalobos-Berrios, 34, whose last known address was in the 700 block…
Daily docket: March 30, 2025
By The Citizen on March 30, 2025
Daily thought Jesus replied, “My light will shine for you just a little longer. Walk in the light while you can, so the darkness will…
Kutztown-area community members add skills to engage struggling youths
By The Citizen on March 29, 2025
Dorothy recalled how her mental health started declining in early adolescence. “I lost interest in things that I had a lot of passion for,” said…
South Schuylkill Garden Club tea to feature fashionable hats
By The Citizen on March 29, 2025
The South Schuylkill Garden Club is holding its annual April Tea on April 15 at 5 p.m. in First United Church of Christ, 110 Route…