COVID IN BERKS The COVID-19 pandemic dashboard of the Pennsylvania Department of Health showed the following after its update Friday. 358: New cases and reinfections…
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Daily thought “Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts (plans) will be established”. Proverbs 16:3 Surrender your day and work to the LORD;…
Berks County commissioners unanimously passed a 2021 county budget that holds the line on taxes. Despite the financial strain of the COVID pandemic, the nearly…
By MARK SCOLFORO HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Some of Pennsylvania’s most powerful elected officials plan to vote Thursday on the first draft of new district…
Orwigsburg’s police department knows Santa Claus has really been busy this year. What with the elves being under the weather, the cost of reindeer food…
By PAUL WISEMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week despite signs that the U.S. labor market is…
The following information comes from police reports and court records. Theft by deception: On Dec. 6 about 2:50 p.m. state police were dispatched to a…
Reading firefighters are inviting the public to their annual toy-drive breakfast for the Salvation Army on Friday at Trooper Thorn’s Irish Beef House along Route…
ATGLEN — International Paper plans to build a state-of-the-art corrugated packing plant in Atglen, Chester County, next year, which will bring about 150 new jobs…
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE and ZEKE MILLER DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged to do “whatever it takes, as long as…
By AMY FORLITI ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal charge of violating George Floyd’s…
By MARC LEVY HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The separation of powers, the privacy of voters and what former President Donald Trump wants dominated arguments in…
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — For the fifth time since taking office less than a year ago, President Joe Biden is…
[Editor’s note: This is a new monthly column from the Berks County Conservation District.] By Jennifer A. Brooks Prior to colonial settlement Leni Lenape tribes…
Most people know the Christian stories, teachings, beliefs about the roles of Joseph, Mary and Jesus in the traditions of Christmas. Most also know about…
Dec. 15: Light the Lane holiday, 6:15-7:30 p.m., Clover Hills Vineyard, Breinigsville, Lehigh County. Dave Kline performs Christmas and holiday music at the celebration with…