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Kutztown, Reading open play Saturday in Region 2 American Legion baseball playoffs
Kutztown, the Berks County American Legion baseball champion, will play North Parkland in the opening round of the Region 2 Legion playoffs after the field was set Tuesday night. Kutztown, which beat Reading 1-0 for the Berks title, will play Lehigh Valley League winner North Parkland at 11 a.m. Saturday...
Dirty vents, filters, ceiling fans throughout facility: Berks County restaurant inspections, July 13, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Hoober’s Produce, 2934 N. 5th St. Reading, July 6. Pass. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available in small refrigerator. Observed stained/scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
Gang that incapacitated victims with fentanyl accused in 4 deaths
A group of gang members who trafficked drugs and guns and used dating websites to connect with people interested in hiring prostitutes were responsible for a series of robberies that led to four deaths, federal prosecutors said Friday.Dubbed the "fentanyl robbery gang" (F.R.G.), the group worked from New Hampshire to Virginia, according to Gerard Karam, the U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. He said the gang members and their associates would arrange to visit a victim's location with the intent to rob them of guns, cash, cellphones, identification documents, debit and credit cards, drugs and other items of...
Strausstown man sentenced to decade in prison in child pornography case
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - A Berks County man will spend a decade behind bars after pleading guilty in a child pornography case. Authorities say 39-year-old Michael Coleman of Strausstown was sentenced Wednesday in United States District Court to 10 years’ imprisonment, 10 years of supervised release and was ordered to pay $35,000 in restitution.
Crews Battle Early Morning Barn Fire In Berks County
The fire at the barn, located off South 7th Street, reached two alarms, authorities said. The barn contained hay and equipment but all the dairy cows on the property were in another structure and were not harmed, the department said. Excavation equipment was called to the scene to "tear apart...
Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Applauding Life After 50
Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) are a nationwide effort to take a seamless approach in the way we assist seniors and adults with disabilities who need help with activities of daily living. The ADRC in Pennsylvania is known as PA Link. With Felicia Trupp, PA Link Coordinator for Berks, Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, and host Stephanie McMahon from Berks Encore.
Dirt Track Racing with Driver Junior Mikosz | Strapped In
Feature race car driver Junior Mikosz joins host Mike Feltenberger and co-host Mike Fitzgerald to discuss his dirt track racing career. For a full listing of BCTV’s live broadcast schedule, visit https://www.bctv.org/tv-schedule/. This program was produced at the BCTV studio in beautiful downtown Reading, PA. If you’re a member...
Update: Damaging winds and penny-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms to hit Southeast Pa. Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 5:04 p.m. on Tuesday valid until 5:30 p.m. for Berks, Chester, Lehigh and Montgomery counties. Prepare for penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 5:04 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Bechtelsville,...
Zuber Realty’s Annual Veteran Food Drive Collects and Delivers Donations
Pictured above, from left to right: Rich Zuber, Vanessa Deskie, Connie Dolansky, Diane Evanco, Kathy Morcrette, Dennis Morcrette, and Lee Heffner get ready to load the Zuber bus with donations from the community for their annual veterans food drive. Zuber Realty realized another successful food drive that brought in an...
BMR Duryea Hillclimb Preview & Summer 2024 Update | Skyline Update
Pagoda-Skyline President Mike Reinert is joined by Mike Daley from the BMR Duryea Hillclimb organization to provide a Hillclimb preview & Summer 2024 update of what’s happening on the mountain. A Tower Quiz rounds out the show. Originally aired on BCTV: 7/16/24. For a full listing of BCTV’s live...
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