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Earl Township: Accident Involving Police Officer

Thursday: According to emergency dispatch reports, a police cruiser struck a tree. The officer was transported by ambulance to the hospital.

Bern Township: Accident with Rollover

Thursday: Accident on 222 southbound in Bern Township just prior to Spring Ridge Drive, reported to be 2 vehicles with one rolled over, blocking one lane. Accident on 222 southbound in Bern Township just prior to Spring Ridge Drive, reported to be 2 vehicles with one rolled over, blocking one lane.

Kutztown man dies following workplace accident in Shillington

A 47-year-old Kutztown Borough resident died Wednesday after a workplace accident in Shillington Borough, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office.Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel said the Coroner’s Office was called to Reading Hospital to investigate the fatal incident, which occurred

Observed fruit flies in area by mop sink and packaged bread storage: Restaurant Inspections, June 4, 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

Coroner rules Cumru Township vehicle fire death accidental

The Berks County Coroner’s Office has released the cause and manner of death for a man who was found deceased inside a vehicle following a fire in Cumru Township earlier this year.According to Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel, 44-year-old Elvin Francisco De La Cruz Martinez, of the 800 block

NetJets maintenance facility begins operations at Reading Regional Airport

The first NetJets aircraft have arrived at Reading Regional Airport, marking the official start of operations at the company’s new maintenance facility, according to the Reading Regional Airport Authority.The maintenance center will provide service and support for NetJets’ aircraft fleet while incre

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

Dennis Marburger’s journey from Reading to professional acting

Growing up with a twin sister, and the youngest of seven children in the Marburger family, Dennis has fond memories of his home and his neighborhood at Pear and Buttonwood Streets in Reading. “We were never altogether in the house at once,” he recalls. “In fact, the first time the nine of us were to

Meet Robert Leonard II, Reading’s new fire chief

Robert Leonard II arrived in Reading with decades of fire service experience, but he said it was the sense of community that immediately stood out to him.Originally from Washington, D.C., Leonard moved to Prince George’s County, Maryland, as a teenager and joined the fire service at age 16 after see

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

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