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Coroner: Next of Kin Assistance Requested

12 hours ago: The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating family for Sandra Lee Robinson, 66. She resided at 125 Poplar Road, Fleetwood, PA. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

18 hours ago: The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Berks County until 9:00 PM. At 7:32 PM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Trevorton to Williamstown to Linglestown, moving east at 40 mph. 60 mph wind gusts. Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Berks County until 9:00 PM. At 7:32 PM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Trevorton to Williamstown to Linglestown, moving east at 40 mph. 60 mph wind gusts. Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.

Douglass Township awarded $300,000 grant for public works vehicle

Douglass Township will receive $300,000 in state funding to purchase a new vehicle for its public works department as part of more than $1.2 million in public safety grants announced by state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick.Pennycuick said the grants, totaling $1,275,000 across the 24th Senatorial District, w

50 displaced by apartment building fire in Muhlenberg Township

Approximately 50 residents were displaced Thursday night after a fire heavily damaged an apartment building at the Oak Forest Apartments complex in Muhlenberg Township.Emergency crews were dispatched at around 8:53 p.m. to Building G at Oak Forest Apartments, 2271 Hampden Blvd., following reports of

Berks County farm among 22 preserved through Pennsylvania farmland protection program

A 152-acre farm in Lower Heidelberg Township will remain farmland permanently under a state program aimed at protecting Pennsylvania’s agricultural landscape from future development.The Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board approved the preservation of the property owned by Cynthia J. Mo

Cheese stored in refrigerator contaminated by raw animal food: Restaurant Inspections, June 11, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to t

Esteban Ruiz turns a passion for music into a promising future

Esteban Ruiz is a testament to the value of music in our schools in Berks County. Born to Maria Velazquez and Jose Ruiz, his family lived in Exeter Township, where Esteban attended the Exeter district schools. “I started playing violin in third grade through the school music program at Owatin Creek

Elise Leid finds her voice through a lifelong love of music

Elise Leid grew up the only child of Jeffery and Stacey Leid, living a carefree life in the countryside of Morgantown, Pa. “We had woods in our back yard, and we had chickens, geese, honey bees, five outside cats, and two dogs. We currently have a farmer that grows hay on my parents property which i

John Burford returns to Reading for reunion, reflects on Army career and hometown roots

Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. John Burford has traveled around the world since leaving Reading in 1976, straight out of the gate following his graduation. He eventually married and settled in Temple, Texas where he continues to live a productive and active life with his wife and family. His early li

Julian Rios embraces leadership, service, and a bright future

It’s the season of celebrating the milestone of high school graduation for students around Berks County. The occasion represents the culmination of the work students put forth each step of the way from kindergarten through 12th grade, and how they have made the most of their education by adding in a

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