Since July 1, 1874, the Philadelphia Zoo has been welcoming guests from around the world to view its collection of animals. Now, 150 years later,…
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Flag Day was celebrated Friday at the Keystone Villa at Douglassville. The American flag was raised outside the Independent Living building in Amity Township, and…
Emergency crews responded Thursday morning to a collapsed floor at the Mount Penn Primary Center. Crews were dispatched to the school in 200 block of…
The Friends of Epler’s Schoolhouse will celebrate the first anniversary of the one-room school’s grand reopening with an open house June 15. Members of the…
The pastor opened with a prayer in Spanish, asking that the Lord’s spirit and guidance direct the proceedings without offering an English translation. Most of…
Daily thought “The Lord will give strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace.” Psalm 29:11 — Transformative Solutions Network Births…
Daily thought “Wait for the Lord. Be strong. Let your heart be strong. Yes, wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14 — Transformative Solutions Network …
The Wyomissing Area School District has a new superintendent. At a meeting Monday, the school board voted 9-0 to approve a five-year contract for Dr.…
The Schuylkill Valley School Board is preparing to finalize a 2024-25 budget that would raise taxes for property owners in the district, and board members…
The Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County’s Third Saturday summer programs continue Saturday with “The Ten Days that Saved the Revolution: Washington’s Crossing and the…
Daily thought “I would have been without hope if I had not believed that I would see the loving-kindness of the Lord in the land…
The Berks County coroner’s office is seeking relatives of Scott P. Campbell, 52. Campbell died Sunday of natural causes at Reading Hospital. His last known…
Daily • Monday-Friday: Route 12 at Route 73, Ruscombmanor Township, utility work, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Sunday-Friday: Interstate 78, Exit 23 (Shartlesville) to…
Graduation honors are indicated as follows: ***with highest distinction; ** with high distinction; *with distinction. The following area students graduated from James Madison University, Harrisonburg,…
The Berks County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the following fugitives: Zachary Webb • Zachary Webb, 44, whose last known address was in the 300 block…
Daily thought “Let what is good and what is right keep me safe, because I wait for You.” Psalm 25:21 Transformative Solutions Network Buckle up…