The West Pittston-based travel agent accused of defrauding dozens of clients out of hundreds of thousands of dollars was charged this week with pocketing the…
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Bryan Kohberger judge rejects his challenge of DNA evidence in Idaho student murders case
By The Citizen on February 19, 2025
By KEVIN FIXLER, The Idaho Statesman (TNS) A DNA technique that prosecutors said first identified Bryan Kohberger as the suspect in the University of Idaho student homicides did not jeopardize the investigation,…
Daily docket: February 19, 2025
By The Citizen on February 19, 2025
Daily thought “The mountains may disappear, and the hills may come to an end, but My love will never disappear; My promise of peace will not…
Lancaster County man convicted in hit-and-run death of bicyclist in northern Berks
By The Citizen on February 19, 2025
A Lancaster County man has been convicted by a Berks County jury for a hit-and-run crash in 2023 that left a 23-year-old bicyclist dead. Moshe…
Career Day event helps Twin Valley students explore careers
By The Citizen on February 19, 2025
More than 100 local and regional volunteers helped juniors, sophomores and seniors explore a variety of career paths during Twin Valley High School’s first Career…
Berks coroner seeking next of kin for Reading man
By The Citizen on February 18, 2025
The Berks County coroner’s office is seeking assistance in locating next-of-kin for Edwin D. Pacheco. Pacheo, 48, was found dead in Reading on Tuesday. His…
Detour on major route in Reading delayed by 2 weeks
By The Citizen on February 18, 2025
Travel restrictions related to a project to replace the bridge that carries Schuylkill Avenue over railroad tracks in Reading has been delayed by two weeks.…
Hundreds of firefighters battle Montgomery County commercial building blaze
By The Citizen on February 18, 2025
ABINGTON — A colossal commercial building fire forced the closure of several schools and suspended public transit as firefighters continue to extinguish the flames on…
New manager named for French Creek and Marsh Creek state parks
By The Citizen on February 17, 2025
Kate Gundersen-Thorpe has been appointed as the new park operations manager for the French Creek State Park Complex, which includes French Creek and Marsh Creek…
High winds knock out power for thousands in Berks
By The Citizen on February 17, 2025
Strong winds whipping through the region have led to thousands of Berks County customers losing power, with reports of downed trees and power lines reported…
Officials identify body found near Schuylkill River Trail in Reading
By The Citizen on February 17, 2025
The Berks County coroner’s office has identified a body found Friday near the Schuylkill River Trail. Scott R. Boyer, 67, was identified through a fingerprint…
Reading Zoning Hearing Board grants relief for neighborhood bar parking
By The Citizen on February 17, 2025
The Reading Zoning Hearing Board has approved the revised plan for a controversial parking lot at a northwest neighborhood sports bar. The zoning board rendered…
Ringgold Band concert to celebrate Black composers, artists and activists
By The Citizen on February 17, 2025
The Ringgold Band will commemorate Black History Month with a free concert celebrating Black artists, composers and activists. Held each February, the monthlong observance pays…
Berks coroner seeking family of 82-year-old who died in nursing care center
By The Citizen on February 16, 2025
The Berks County coroner’s office is seeking relatives of an 82-year-old woman who died in a nursing care facility in Spring Township. Officials said Joyce…
Wanted in Berks: February 16, 2025
By The Citizen on February 16, 2025
The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitives: James Harner James Harner, 56, whose last known address was in the 1300 block of…
PennDOT Road Projects in Berks: February 16, 2025
By The Citizen on February 16, 2025
Daily • Monday-Friday: Route 422, Route 12 to North Wyomissing Boulevard, Wyomissing, bridge repair, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. • Tuesday-Friday: Route 422, Lebanon County…