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Arena football player arrested in Berks County in connection with Ohio shooting

22 hours ago: According to the U.S. Marshals Service Philadelphia Office, the Reading Division arrested Brendan Nichols in Cumru Township, in connection with a March 27 shooting in Cleveland, Ohio. Authorities said Nichols, identified as a member of the Pennsylvania Benjamins arena football team, was wanted on a felonious assault by firearm charge and was taken into custody at a local hotel. According to the U.S. Marshals Service Philadelphia Office, the Reading Division arrested Brendan Nichols in Cumru Township, in connection with a March 27 shooting in Cleveland, Ohio. Authorities said Nichols, identified as a member of the Pennsylvania Benjamins arena football team, was wanted on a felonious assault by firearm charge and was taken into custody at a local hotel.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Yesterday: The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Western Berks County until 8:45 PM. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Western Berks County until 8:45 PM.

Oakbrook Recreation Park opens in Reading with upgraded baseball field, basketball court

The Reading Housing Authority officially opened Oakbrook Recreation Park this week, introducing new outdoor recreation amenities for residents of Oakbrook Homes and the surrounding community.The park, located as part of the Oakbrook Center for Community Services, featured a newly modernized baseball

Reading man identified as homicide victim after fatal stabbing on River Road

A 56-year-old Reading man who was found with stab wounds along River Road last weekend has been identified as a homicide victim, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office.Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel said the Coroner’s Office was notified at 3:07 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, after physic

Reading Police temporarily relocating Desk Sergeant and Dispatch Operations to Berks County Courthouse

The Reading Police Department has announced that due to ongoing renovations, Desk Sergeant and Dispatch Center operations will be temporarily relocated beginning Monday, May 18, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. to the Berks County Courthouse. Public entry will be available from the Sixth Street side of the courth

From rejection to orbit: Massimino headlines GRCA Annual Dinner honoring 70 local businesses

The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) last night celebrated the vitality of the Berks County business community at its 113th Annual Dinner held at the Santander Arena. More than 700 people gathered for the space themed event.The evening began by instantly transporting attendees to the moon wit

Chief Wayne Holben reflects on policing, leadership, and community trust

Born in Kempton, and growing up on the Lehigh County side, Wayne Holben had his sights set on a career as early elementary school. He recalls, “As long as I can remember, I wanted to be a police officer, and I wanted to help people.”Upon graduating from Northwestern Lehigh High School, he wasted no

Jonathan Mashburn’s Lounge Around Games Co. creates space for play and connection

As a child living in Pensacola, Florida, Jonathan Mashburn had a passion for electronics. “I loved electronics. I would go to the used book depository and buy them cheap and tinker with them, often reselling them. For years I wanted to do this on the side.” The spirit of entrepreneurship was alive i

Diane Rurode: A lifetime of teaching, leading, and inspiring at Conrad Weiser

Growing up in a family where her father was transferred frequently, Diane Rurode learned early how to adapt to different learning environments and schools in New York, and New Hampshire, finally graduating from Watertown High School in Watertown, Connecticut in 1971. “I applied to all colleges in Ne

Delbert “Del” Bitting: The man behind the wheel at Reading Fairgrounds Speedway

Delbert Gene Bitting was born January 14,1936, the youngest of the four sons of Claude and Florence Bitting. His first home was a farmhouse on Butter Lane in Exeter Township, which they shared with his grandparents. “They lived on one side, and we lived on the other,” he recollected. “The home still

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