07/09/11 Saint Francis University Melinda Feeser from Douglasville received a Master of Occupational Therapy degree at the 160th Commencement exercises held at Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA, on Sunday, May 8.
07/01/11 Martha Stewart Karlson gently slides an old sword from its scabbard with the sense of reverence due a Civil War relic. "My great-grandfather, Joseph M. Johnson, brought this sword back from the Civil War," said Karlson, 52, a Birdsboro homemaker.
07/01/11 The Fourth of July has been a cause for celebration since July 4, 1776 when the Continental Congress adapted the final draft of the Declaration of Independence.
06/29/11 Q: What's the story behind the big train wreck at Exeter Station? The life of U.S. Sen. Boies Penrose was likely saved by taking time out for a smoke.
06/28/11 Friday was the last day of operation for Aquabilities Rehabilita- tion and Fitness Institute in Birdsboro and Blandon. The closure comes about one month sooner than planned. Owner Kevin Basile had previously announced the business would be closing July 16.
06/27/11 A proposal from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation would cut down on the number of trips you would have to make.
06/21/11 The one-room school house in the Exeter Township school district is now safely tucked away on its new site away from the impending road construction at the intersection of Route 562, Oley Turnpike and Shelbourne Road in the township. As a crowd gathered to watch the move at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 20, workers slowly and carefully moved the 141-year old building 120 feet.
06/11/11 A line of thunderstorms struck Berks County tonight, causing power outages in scattered areas, including one at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bern Township. Ambulance crews have been instructed to transport patients to Reading Hospital until full power is restored.
06/09/11 Getting a ticket to a Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park can be tough, but to still get your Phils fix the team is promoting its three minor league teams.
05/18/11 Daniel Boone High School junior Connor Kurtz won two school board nominations on Tuesday night, all but ensuring the teen will get a spot on the district's school board.
05/15/11 For Berks County drivers whose daily commute includes a trip on the West Shore Bypass, there's no question that the local highway system is in rough shape.
05/14/11 The following area seniors received honors at Alvernia University's Honors Convocation for undergraduates.
04/30/11 The USA Cycling BMX National Championships crowned the first champs of 2011 in April. The next opportunity to win a Stars-and-Stripes jersey is coming up next week at the Collegiate Road National Championships. Will you race for a national title in any of USA Cyclingand#39;s 18 national championship events this year? 504 national champions were crowned last year. Do you see yourself or someone ...
04/29/11 HARRISBURG, Pa., April 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania ranked first in this year's National Financial Capability Challenge, with 1,563 of participating students scoring in the top 20 percent, the Department of Banking said today.
04/29/11 Roy C. Hall, 82, of Greeley went to his heavenly home on April 26, 2011 at his residence at Bonell Good Samaritan Society in Greeley. He was born March 2, 1929 in Bayard, Neb., to Charles Joseph and Mary Naomi (Hickman) Hall.
04/26/11 The man leading Reading's firefighters for the past few months has been officially named chief of the department. 4/8/11 STORY: Mayor Nominates Interim Fire Chief For Permanent Job 12/30/10 STORY: City Names Interim Replacement For Fire Chief
04/26/11 While most high school students use social media to catch up with friends, Connor Kurtz is using it to run for office.
04/21/11 The congregation of Alice Focht Memorial United Methodist Church in Birdsboro is celebrating 100 years in their church building, at First and Hook Streets.
04/13/11 York, PA - A roundup of York County church news and events for the week of April 14.
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