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Boat Launches Removed from Blue Marsh Lake

About 1 hour ago: The docks at the Dry Brooks and State Hill Boat Launches have been removed for the winter season. Boat launches remain open for winter boating activities. The docks at the Dry Brooks and State Hill Boat Launches have been removed for the winter season. Boat launches remain open for winter boating activities.

Freeze Warning

9 hours ago: The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning from 1 AM to 9 AM Sunday. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected. The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning from 1 AM to 9 AM Sunday. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected.

Joey Miranda announces campaign for Reading mayor, calls for change in city leadership

Jose “Joey” Miranda, a Democrat, officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Reading on Friday evening, October 16, outlining a campaign focused on improving quality of life, strengthening public safety, addressing city spending, and restoring public confidence in local government.Miranda made t

Shillington Police seek public’s help identifying suspect in child luring incident

The Shillington Borough Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man accused of attempting to lure a female student into his vehicle Wednesday evening.According to information released through Crime Alert Berks County, the incident occurred on October 14, 2026, betwee

Two arrested in West Lawn cocaine trafficking investigation, authorities seize $8,000 in drugs

Two people were arrested Thursday following a months-long investigation into an alleged cocaine trafficking operation in West Lawn, according to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office.Antonio Kreiser, 41, and Treva Florence, 41, both of the 2100 block of Penn Avenue in West Lawn, were taken int

The legislature didn’t act on skill games by the Pa. Supreme Court’s deadline. What happens now?

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters.HARRISBURG — Skill games are beginning to disappear from businesses and s

Dr. Elizabeth Kocher-Bentz discovers a new calling through yoga, education and healing

Born in Korea to parents Sa Op and Robert Kocher, Dr. Elizabeth Kocher-Bentz has built a life and career upon many of the Eastern philosophies from her native land.“Having been born in Korea, and growing up there, feeds into how I live now. Eastern approaches compared to Western are completely diffe

Lars Potteiger finds his rhythm back home in Reading

Pianist, organist, and jazz musician, Lars Potteiger, was born and raised in the Reading area. The earliest roots of his musical journey began in childhood. “My earliest memory of becoming interested in music is as a young child. My family was pretty musical; my father was a trombone player, and my

Theron Cook brings art, community and purpose together in Reading

Growing up as the youngest of five children on North 9th Street in Reading, Theron Cook began to develop the skills which led to becoming a widely recognized artist in the region. He attended 10th and Green Elementary, Northeast Jr High, and graduated from Reading High School in 2003. Through these

Jakob Shrem carries lessons from Antietam into college life at Penn State

As summer closes, and school now underway, Antietam High School Class of 2026 graduate, Jakob Shrem, steps out on his new journey as college freshman at Penn State University in University Park, PA. Saying good-bye to his high school was filled with bittersweet memories of rich experiences which pre

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