On Saturday, August 14, 2010, West Lawn United Methodist Church, in conjunction with its Peach Festival, will host its first Community Peach Pie Contest. The contest is open to anyone in Berks County, except cooking professionals. Two age groups will be judged; Junior (age 12-17) and Adult (age 18+). Individuals are welcome to enter...
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Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, 108 South Main Street, will mark its 10th anniversary on Sunday, July 11, with a celebration honoring all who have contributed to its success. The event begins with a Service of Worship at 3 p.m. at St. John’s UCC, and continues with an Open House Reception at Phoebe Richland...
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Criminal charges have been filed against the owner of a Berks County water testing facility along with one other employee for allegedly submitting fraudulent laboratory reports, which generated more than $135,000 in revenue for the facility. Corbett identified the defendants as Blue Marsh Laboratories owner and technical director Michael McKenna, 53, 1800 Lakeview Drive,...
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Ten people died and 361 others were injured in 712 crashes investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police during the four-day Fourth of July holiday driving period, Commissioner Frank E. Pawlowski said today. Seven of those killed were not wearing seat belts, Pawlowski said. He noted that 72 of the crashes were alcohol-related, including three...
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This coming weekend the 4th of July Festivities begin in Pottstown. Starting on Friday July 2 with the Waterslide at 5pm all the way to the fireworks on Saturday at 10pm. You can see the full schedule on this page. If you know of any other events in the area that are being held...
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The Montgomery County Commissioners and the President Judge were joined by state and local officials and area police chiefs recently to break ground on a major expansion at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility. The dormitory-style expansion is designed to accommodate 512 prisoners on work release or serving sentences for DUI and other non-violent offenses....
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June is National Safety Month. Throughout the month there are nationwide activities that address safety risks and include injury prevention tips pertinent to the workplace, driving, the home and community. To celebrate National Safety Month, Montgomery County will again be hosting the Safety Fair. Our aim is to continue educating employees and the residents...
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Governor Edward G. Rendell signed execution warrants for James W. VanDivner, 61, of Fayette County; Anthony Fletcher, 54, of Philadelphia; Dennis L. Miller, 47, of Chester County; and Bryan Sean Galvin, 45, of Berks County. VanDivner was found guilty of the July 2004 fatal shooting Michelle Cable of Grindstone, Fayette County. He was convicted...
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POTTSTOWN, PA – Limerick Generating Station is proud to once again sponsor the 2010 Exelon Nuclear Summer Concert Series in Lower Pottsgrove Township. The concert series runs through Aug. 15 at the Sanatoga Park Band Shell. “Limerick Generating Station has been a friend to Lower Pottsgrove Township for many years and their continuing support...
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Agents from the Attorney General’s Child Predator Unit have arrested a Lehigh County man who arrived at a pre-determined location yesterday to meet what he believed was a 15-year old girl. The “girl” was actually an undercover agent. Attorney General Tom Corbett identified the defendant as Norman Hutchko, 25, 432 S. Leh St., Allentown....
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