Mariana Ramirez Mariana Ramirez of New Ringgold is a daughter of Medel and Rosa Ramirez. Mariana is an honors level student involved in numerous activities…
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Mount Penn, Lower Alsace officials float financial review of Central Berks Regional Police Department
By The Citizen on January 15, 2025
Lower Alsace Township officials support a study on the finances and operations of the Central Berks Regional Police Department. Representatives of Aspirant Consulting Group, Chester…
Daily docket: January 14, 2025
By The Citizen on January 14, 2025
Daily thought “Behold, the days are coming,” says the Lord, “That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; A King shall reign and…
PennDOT driver centers to close for MLK holiday
By The Citizen on January 13, 2025
All PennDOT driver license and photo centers will be closed Jan. 18 through 20 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Customers may…
Sixers owners reportedly reverse course, won’t build contentious $1.3B downtown stadium
By The Citizen on January 12, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers have decided not to build a $1.3 billion downtown arena, a surprising move that comes just weeks after the team received…
PennDOT Road Projects in Berks: January 12, 2025
By The Citizen on January 12, 2025
Daily • Monday-Friday: Hill Road, Furnace Street to Route 422/Penn Avenue, Heidelberg Township, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Monday-Friday: Interstate 78/ westbound, Exit 30…
Wanted in Berks: January 12, 2025
By The Citizen on January 12, 2025
The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitives: Felipe Gonzalez-Zeferino Felipe Gonzalez-Zeferino, 34, whose last known address was in the 200 block of…
Jazz Brunch coming to Walk In Art Center in Schuylkill Haven
By The Citizen on January 12, 2025
The WCJO Jazz Combo is back for another Jazz Brunch on Sunday, Jan. 26. Brunch will begin at 10:30 a.m., and the music will start…
Daily docket: January 12, 2025
By The Citizen on January 12, 2025
Daily thought (Jesus said) “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew…
Reading Civic Theatre schedules scholarship competition [Spotlight]
By The Citizen on January 12, 2025
Reading Civic Theatre, 4350 Perkiomen Ave., Exeter Township, will hold its 15th annual Celebration of the Arts Scholarship Competition on Feb. 8 from 6-10 p.m.…
4-H youth test their knowledge of spuds at Pa Farm Show
By The Citizen on January 11, 2025
Lehigh County 4-H members tested their knowledge of spuds against 168 young people from across the state in the 2025 4-H Potato Grading and Identification…
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary hires new director of education
By The Citizen on January 11, 2025
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Albany Township has hired a new director of education. Megan Roselli replaces Jamie Dawson, who departed in 2024. Roselli previously managed…
Kutztown bowler wins 2024 Keystone Classic in Hamburg
By The Citizen on January 11, 2025
A Kutztown bowler won the 16th Annual Keystone Classic Bowling Tournament held at the Keystone Social Club in Hamburg in December. Mike Collins of Kutztown…
Daily docket: January 11, 2025
By The Citizen on January 11, 2025
Daily thought (Jesus said) “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they…
Coroner called to crash on Route 222 in northeastern Berks
By The Citizen on January 10, 2025
The Berks County coroner’s office has been dispatched to a crash on Route 222 in Maxatawny Township. The crash happened about 5:30 a.m. in front…
Berks fire crews battle 2-alarm overnight house fire
By The Citizen on January 10, 2025
Berks County fire crews remain on the scene of a two-alarm overnight house fire in Bern Township, emergency officials said. The blaze was discovered about…