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Wilson places second in PIAA 3A girls swim championships
By The Citizen on March 16, 2025
Wilson’s strong showing in the PIAA Class 3A Girls Swimming and Diving Championships continued on the final day of competition at Bucknell University. The Bulldogs…
PennDOT road projects for week of March 16, 2025
By The Citizen on March 16, 2025
• Monday-Tuesday: Interstate 78 in both directions in Hamburg area, overnight construction, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. • Monday-Thursday: Route 61 in both directions,…
Wanted in Berks: March 16, 2025
By The Citizen on March 16, 2025
The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitives: Michael Webley • Michael Webley, 39, whose last known address was in the 300 block…
Campus notes and scholarships: March 16, 2025
By The Citizen on March 16, 2025
The following area students were elected to the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, which recognizes accomplishments in all academic disciplines: Katherine Kummerer, Gilbertsville, at…
Dozens plunge into Blue Marsh at polar swim and fundraiser
By The Citizen on March 15, 2025
For many, the mere thought of donning swimsuits and diving into ice cold water is enough to generate a few goosebumps. But for Bill Oswald…
Villanova fires Neptune after three disappointing seasons
By The Citizen on March 15, 2025
Kyle Neptune is out as head coach of Villanova men’s basketball, the school announced on Saturday. Neptune was let go after three seasons as the…
Wilson swimmers win two events at PIAA championships, set record in 200 medley relay
By The Citizen on March 15, 2025
Wilson’s Kai Boyer won the 100-yard butterfly on Friday at the PIAA Class 3A Swimming and Diving Championships at Bucknell University and the Bulldogs’ girls…
Youth invited to submit essays to Hopewell Furnace Independence Day Writing Contest
By The Citizen on March 14, 2025
Students in grades 6-12 have a chance to shine — and to win a cash award — in this year’s Hopewell Furnace Independence Day Writing…
Sixers’ debilitated dozen make strong argument for tank quest
By The Citizen on March 14, 2025
Seventeen games remain in the merciless slog of the 76ers season. The latest installment includes an injury report that is 12-men strong. Lonnie Walker IV…
PIAA swimming championships: Schuylkill Valley’s Owen Eisenhofer wins state title
By The Citizen on March 13, 2025
Schuylkill Valley junior Owen Eisenhofer won the 100-yard backstroke Thursday night at the PIAA Class 2A Swimming and Diving Championships at Bucknell University. Eisenhofer swam…
2-alarm brush fire scorches several acres in central Berks [Map]
By The Citizen on March 13, 2025
A two-alarm brush fire in township erupted across several acres in Bern Township Thursday afternoon, according to emergency reports. Initial reports of the fire in…
John Feinstein, bestselling author and one of country’s foremost sports writers, dies at 69
By The Citizen on March 13, 2025
By HOWARD FENDRICH, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — John Feinstein, one of the country’s foremost sports writers and the author of numerous bestselling books, died…
Rock Music Menu: Grateful Dead to celebrate 60 years with a 60-CD boxed set
By The Citizen on March 13, 2025
The Grateful Dead never were really about doing things small. Whether it was multi-night stands at venues around the country while an active touring unit…
PIAA Class 3A boys basketball: Catasauqua’s feel-good season ends
By The Citizen on March 12, 2025
SHILLINGTON – The season that united a community came to an abrupt end, but the memories created by this year’s Catasauqua boys basketball team will…
PIAA Class 2A boys swimming: Schuylkill Valley’s Owen Eisenhofer wins a silver medal
By The Citizen on March 12, 2025
Schuylkill Valley’s Owen Eisenhofer placed second in the 200 yard freestyle on Wednesday in the PIAA Class 2A Swimming and Diving Championships at Bucknell University.…