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Shoemakersville letter carrier honored for 40 years of service

Longtime Shoemakersville letter carrier Robert Oswald was honored Friday morning for 40 years of dedicated service with the United States Postal Service. The celebration,...
History

City Park fallout shelter restored for potential new use

A once-forgotten Cold War-era fallout shelter tucked into a hillside near the Greenhouse in City Park has been given a new lease on life....
History

Local Marines among 4th division fallen heroes at Iwo Jima in March, 1945

No World War II battle represents the fighting spirit of the US Marine Corps better than Iwo Jima. In terms of its combat brutality...
First Responders

Jesiah Newsome: A firefighter’s dedication to duty and community

For many, firefighting is a profession. For Jesiah Newsome, it’s a calling. At just 28 years old, Newsome has already built an impressive career...
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History

German mining of landing craft in World War II claims local soldier at Anzio

As part of World War II’s strategy to liberate Italy from the Nazis, the Allies sent an invasion force of 36,000 troops with naval...
History

World War II’s ‘Malmedy Massacre’ claimed Berks County soldier

One of the most heinous war crimes to occur in Europe during World War II was the mass execution of American prisoners of war...
In the Classroom

Lynne Angstadt: Building futures beyond the classroom

For nearly two decades, Lynne Angstadt has been a vital force at Conrad Weiser High School, where her passion for both business and education...
First Responders

WCO Shane Casey: Protecting Pennsylvania’s waterways with passion

Pennsylvania’s waterways are more than just picturesque escapes for anglers, boaters, and nature enthusiasts—they’re thriving ecosystems that require careful protection and management. Behind the...
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Public Service

David Anspach: Building community, one project at a time

David Anspach is a man on a mission. As the Capital Project Manager for the City of Reading, his passion for transforming and rehabilitating...
In the Classroom

Tom Voelker: Leading with vision, community, and heart at Daniel Boone Area School District

In the Daniel Boone Area School District, where the communities of Birdsboro, Amity Township, and Union Township intersect, one individual is working tirelessly to...
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