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Preserving the past: Berks County’s oldest grave marker gets new life

In a celebration of Berks County's history, the dedication of a newly-created wooden grave marker took place on Wednesday, Nov. 1 (All Saints Day)...
Neighbors

Father and son duo create spooktacular home-built haunted house in Exeter Township

With Halloween just around the corner, the community of Exeter Township is in for a terrifying treat as the Witman family once again opens...
History

Berks County’s oldest wooden grave marker celebrated with hand-crafted replacement

Berks County's oldest and last remaining wooden grave marker will be celebrated with the dedication of a newly-created wooden grave marker Wednesday, Nov. 1...
Entrepreneurs

Meet the family behind Healing Hearts Home Care: A beacon of dignity in elderly care

One of the most common–and painful–questions facing many families is also one that requires the most delicacy: how do you provide the best care...
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History

POW losses from WWII sinking of Japanese hell ship include one from Reading

Friday, September 15 marked this year’s POW/MIA Recognition Day. In observance, volunteers with the non-profit Stories Behind the Stars (www.storiesbehindthestars.org) recognized the American POWs...
History

Volunteers honor local D-Day fallen from 116th Infantry Regiment

The largest amphibious invasion in history was launched on June 6, 1944 when Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy to liberate Europe...
History

Worst WWII Liberty ship disaster claimed four from Berks County

April 20th is the 79th anniversary of the worst US Liberty ship disaster of World War II, the sinking of the SS Paul Hamilton...
Neighbors

Alex Bernhard: Creating opportunities for young athletes

Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world, enjoyed by millions of people of all ages. For many young people, basketball...
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First Responders

Reading Police K-9 Unit adds 2 new dogs to the squad

The Reading Police Department recently welcomed two new members to its K-9 Unit. Officer Raymond Acevedo with K-9 Blue and Officer Ross Heckler with...
First Responders

Western Berks paramedics settle into newly rebuilt station after 2021 fire

On February 18th, 2021, tragedy struck the Western Berks Ambulance station in West Lawn. An idle ambulance parked outside the station suddenly caught on...
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