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Yard waste pickup set to begin in March in Reading

Yard waste collection in Reading will begin March 24. Pickup is limited to organic biodegradable materials such as leaves, hedge trimmings, leafy plants, small sticks…

Berks Book Bonanza extends collection date

Organizers of the Berks Book Bonanza are calling on the community for donations to help make their sale a success. Volunteers of the nonprofit organization…

Military news, March 2, 2025

Navy Information System Technician 2nd Class Maxwell Dlhopolsky, Douglassville, recently was named warrior of the week aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson operating in…

Campus notes, March 2, 2025

Martin Irons, Douglassville, received a master of science degree in cybersecurity from Missouri State University, Springfield. Honor society Kelly Kline, Reading, and Reanna Reynolds, Kutztown,…

South Schuylkill Garden Club news

The South Schuylkill Garden Club will hold its annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m. in First United Church of Christ, 110…

Daily docket: March 1, 2025

Daily thought Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of…

Fire contained at home in southeastern Berks

Crews quickly contained a fire Wednesday afternoon at a home in Douglass Township, fire officials said. Crews responded reports of the fire in the 400…