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Three Berks County farms permanently preserved under state farmland program

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Dominic Lombardo: On the front lines of emergency care

County airman dies as POW during American WWII fire bombing of Tokyo

Shoemakersville letter carrier honored for 40 years of service

City Park fallout shelter restored for potential new use

Full circle: Rick Perez’s journey from club kid to CEO of Olivet Boys & Girls Club

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

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

Chris Rothermel: From electrician to community leader, a life of service in Berks County

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

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Three Berks County farms permanently preserved under state farmland program

PennDOT and BPC announce Route 143 overnight closures for I-78 Lenhartsville bridge beam installation

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