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Exeter Township Firefighters honored for heroic actions in Robeson Township fires

Members of the Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department were recognized for their bravery and life-saving efforts during two recent fatal fires in Robeson Township....
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Brecknock Elementary’s Rachel Sebastian named finalist for Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year

Governor Mifflin School District librarian Rachel Sebastian has been named a finalist for Pennsylvania’s 2026 Teacher of the Year. Sebastian, who serves at Brecknock...
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Three new troopers assigned to PSP Reading station following academy graduation

The Pennsylvania State Police welcomed 74 new troopers to its ranks during a graduation ceremony held Friday, May 16, at LCBC Manheim in Lancaster...
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Tree falls on Exeter Township home during severe thunderstorm, two injured

A severe thunderstorm Friday morning caused a tree to uproot and fall onto a home in Exeter Township, resulting in two people being transported...
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Mikayla Traini wins 2025 Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Award

The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) held its 16th Annual Awards Banquet and celebrated 11 award recipients for their outstanding stewardship of Pennsylvania’s...
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Blue Marsh Lake announces limited services and changes for Memorial Day Weekend

Visitors to Blue Marsh Lake can expect several service reductions and operational changes during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, as paving, infrastructure repairs, and...
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Wyomissing Fire Department seeking applicants for Entry Level Firefighter/EMT

The Wyomissing Fire Department is actively recruiting qualified candidates for the position of Entry Level Firefighter/EMT. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking...
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Berks County student recognized in statewide Lyme Disease Awareness Art Contest

A Berks County student is among the winners of the 2025 “Protect. Check. Remove.” Lyme Disease Student Art Competition, an annual contest aimed at...
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Community comes together to celebrate foster families at ‘Together We Foster’ brunch

In honor of National Foster Care Month, CHOR Youth & Family Services hosted the “Together We Foster” Meet-and-Greet Brunch Thursday at Crossroads Family Restaurant...
Nonprofits

Power of the Purse in Berks County fund awards over $70,000 in grants

The Power of the Purse in Berks County Fund of Berks County Community Foundation recently awarded $70,899 in grants to seven organizations. The Power...
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