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Lower Alsace Twp: Hit & Run

20 hours ago: Via Central Berks Regional Police: HIT & RUN Earlier this morning, these three(3) individuals were involved in a hit-and-run crash and decided to leave their vehicle in the woods on Angora Road in the area of Wanner Road. Apparently, “leave the car in the woods and walk away” sounded like a solid criminal strategy. We’re not sure what the getaway plan was after that maybe hide behind a tree and hope the police forget how cars work. Recognize them? Contact CBRPD Via Central Berks Regional Police: HIT & RUN Earlier this morning, these three(3) individuals were involved in a hit-and-run crash and decided to leave their vehicle in the woods on Angora Road in the area of Wanner Road. Apparently, “leave the car in the woods and walk away” sounded like a solid criminal strategy. We’re not sure what the getaway plan was after that maybe hide behind a tree and hope the police forget how cars work. Recognize them? Contact CBRPD

Berks Coroner: Next of Kin Request

Yesterday: The Berks County Coroner’s Office is looking for family of Dorothy Fugee, age 82 years old, who resided at Wyomissing Heath and Rehab in Reading, PA and died of natural causes on 09/07/2026. Anyone with information can contact the office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroner’s Office is looking for family of Dorothy Fugee, age 82 years old, who resided at Wyomissing Heath and Rehab in Reading, PA and died of natural causes on 09/07/2026. Anyone with information can contact the office at 610-478-3280.

Birdsboro woman dies following two-vehicle crash in Oley Township

A 42-year-old Birdsboro woman died following a two-vehicle crash Monday morning in Oley Township, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office.The crash occurred at the intersection of Philadelphia Avenue, Route 73, and Snyder Road. Calls regarding the crash began coming into the Berks County 911

Hope Rescue Mission gala celebrates changed lives, honors Recovery Coaching Services with David H. Roland Award

Hope Rescue Mission held its annual gala Saturday, Sept. 12, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, bringing together community members and supporters to raise funds for programs serving people experiencing homelessness in the Greater Reading area.The event included dinner, guest stories, ministry upd

Emergency preparedness fair draws hundreds in Reading area

Hundreds of community members attended an emergency preparedness fair Saturday in the Reading area, where local agencies and organizations offered hands-on activities and information aimed at helping residents prepare for emergencies.The free community event was hosted by the Reading Pennsylvania St

More than $10.2 million awarded to Berks County projects through gaming revenue

More than $10.2 million in state gaming revenue has been awarded to 41 projects across Berks County, funding improvements ranging from emergency vehicles and municipal equipment to parks, trails, public facilities and infrastructure.State lawmakers representing Berks County announced the awards Mond

Madison Woytovich turns a childhood challenge into confidence and purpose

The inspirational journey of a young woman diagnosed with Alopecia at the age of 5 is truly a remarkable story of determination and resilience. Born the second oldest of four daughters to Jeffery and Betsy Woytovich in West Reading, Madison’s diagnosis came just as she was entering kindergarten at S

Chris Layden finds his calling helping others through massage therapy

After years of balancing restaurant work with jobs in health care, Chris Layden eventually found a career that brought together two things that had long interested him: medicine and helping others.Layden is a licensed massage therapist at Sensory Concepts Orthopedic & Medical Massage in Wyomissing,

Todd Glass reflects on 36 years of service in law enforcement

Born in Allentown, Pa, and raised on a small farm in Danielsville in the Lehigh Valley, Todd Glass was the youngest in a family of seven children. He attended schools in Northampton County, graduating from Northampton Area High School in 1980.“After high school, I applied for some jobs and was hired

Samantha Kaag’s path from volunteer to West Reading mayor

Samantha Kaag’s story began in Virginia Beach, Virginia, but her family moved frequently throughout her childhood, to Pennsylvania, and New York at various points in her life. She graduated from Candor High School in New York. “My goal after graduation was to go to college and pursue a degree in bot

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