PennDOT road work, Oct. 19, 2025
Upcoming restrictions for construction on Berks County state highways.
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Wanted in Berks: October 19, 2025
Fugitives wanted by the Berks County sheriff's department.
Daily docket: October 19, 2025
Today's daily thought, marriage license applications and traffic fatality statistics.
20 bands rock out at Red Corner Benefit
Drawing more than 4,000 attendees, this year’s Red Corner Benefit is dedicated to 5-year-old Rylynn...
Thousands gather in Wyomissing for ‘No Kings’ protest
The large crowd was taking part in a “No Kings” protest. It was one of...
Greek Festival in Reading a big hit once again
Event in Reading church continues Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.
Lehigh Valley man dies days after crash in Berks County
A Lehigh County man has died from his injuries days after a crash in Berks...
South Schuylkill News police reports
Police reports from the Schuylkill Haven state police station.
Daily docket: October 18, 2025
Today's daily thought and a birth announcement.
Service to mark 300th anniversary of first German Reformed Church communion in America [Religion Digest]
A listing of events happening at churches in and around Berks County.
Smokies Tobacco Shop opens second cigar lounge in Reading
The new lounge is inside the historic Berks County Trust Building on N. 6th Street.
44 dogs seized from RV traveling through Berks
44 small-breed terriers from an RV traveling through Berks were rescued from unsanitary conditions. Most...
Daily docket: October 17, 2025
Today's daily thought
Election 2025: 2 competing for Reading City Council president seat
Candidates were asked what would be their priorities if elected Council President. Incumbent Donna Reed...
Schuylkill Haven surveying residents on park system
Officials want to know more about what the public wants and needs when it comes...
Reading modernizes 4 park fieldhouses with energy-saving upgrades
City’s $17.9 million Fieldhouses Reimagined project improves efficiency, preserves historic structures and supports renewable energy...
An opportunity to champion local farmers and producers at the 5th annual Good Food Fest
The Good Food Fest will host 130 local farmers, food producers, and makers this year.
Berks lawyer reinstated 2 years after conviction [Updated]
Former public defender was suspended after pleading no contest to child endangerment in 2023.
Development of Berks County “crown jewel” underway; will include Whole Foods
The project will include a 35,000-square-foot Whole Foods store along with other retailers and restaurants...
Voter registration deadline is approaching for municipal election in PA
The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 4 municial election is Oct. 20.
Illegal street takeovers — with stunts and noise — are growing as states try to crack down
Connecticut, New York, South Carolina and Virginia have considered legislation this year aimed at expanding...
Parents of Chester County youth headed for trial in malnutrition case
The parents of a severely emaciated Chester County teenager who authorities said suffered from near-fatal...
Convenience store near Denver sells jackpot-winning lottery ticket
Winner to take home $759,176 minus withholding.
Demolition of Pa. Turnpike Morgantown toll plaza underway
Project in Caernarvon Township expected to be completed next year.
Election 2025: 3 vying for 2 seats in Region 1 of Schuylkill Valley School Board
Linda Lash is running as a Democrat and Joe Brown is running as a Republican....
Daily docket: October 16, 2025
Today's daily thought, birth announcements and marriage license applications
Fright and fun at Reading rec commission’s Halloween Hayride and Haunted House
Spooky thrills, scenic hayrides and family-friendly fall festivities will take place at Schlegel Park.
Western Berks Water Authority receives $39 million loan
The low-interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority will be used to make improvements...
Topton Halloween Parade lights up streets with community spirit
“The creativity and craftsmanship in this year’s Float category at the 69th Annual Topton Halloween...
Empty Stroller Walk raises $162,000 for grieving families in Berks
The Adalyn Rose Foundation event included 5K and 10K runs, Remembrance Walk, music, food and...
Morgan Truck Body to lay off 92 employees in Ephrata
The company says the closure is ‘temporary,’ no end date provided.
Jefferson Health, LVHN laying off up to 700 employees amid financial hardships
The move by Jefferson Health will result in anywhere from 600 to 700 of its...
Election 2025: 2 vying for post in Perry Township
Democratic candidate Julia Hoffman and Republican candidate R. Glenn Weyer are running for a two-year...
Election 2025: 2 competing for seat in Union Township
Democrat Joshua Adams is challenging Republican incumbent Isaac Jones for a seat on the board.
Election 2025: 2 vying for a 2-year seat on Daniel Boone School Board
Democratic candidate Lelayna A. Yarnall is competing with Republican candidate Rich Martino
Election 2025: 5 competing for 4 seats in Kenhorst
One Democrat and four Republicans are running for seats on borough council.
Berks lawyers support retaining county judges in bar association poll
Members were asked whether Judges Patrick Barrett and Eleni Dimitriou Geishauser should be retained.
Election 2025: 2 vying for seat in Marion Township
Democratic candidate Dennis Warner and Republican candidate Todd Krick are running for a six-year term...
Election 2025: 2 competing for one 2-year seat on Gov. Mifflin School Board
Democrat Laurie Miller and Republican Andrew Pannafino are competing for the seat.
Election 2025: 2 competing to represent Douglass Township
Republican candidate Ron Mest and nonpartisan candidate Eden Richard Jr. are running for a seat...