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Leacock Township posts office hours
Leacock Township has announced its summer hours, which will remain in effect through the end of August. The office will be open from Mondays to Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and it will be closed on Fridays. The office is located at 3545 W. Newport Road, Ronks.
Back-to-school giveaway slated
Carl Edwards, director of development and ministries with CrossNet Ministries, and Corrine Horning, the new community events and outreach manager for the ministry, are working together on the annual school supply giveaway program they call 2024 Backpack Program. This year's event will be held at the CrossNet Ministries Youth Center,...
Newark man accused of stealing $40,000 worth of merchandise in organized retail theft scheme
A Newark man is behind bars, accused of orchestrating an organized retail theft scheme that stole more than $40,000 worth of merchandise from stores around New Castle County. Delaware State Police said Moses Warren, 33, is responsible for at least 18 incidents of shoplifting from late May through the end of June. He is accused of stealing eyewear, cigarettes and various household goods from stores including Giant, Rite Aid, Royal Farms, Kohl’s, Sunglass Hut at Macy’s, Walgreens and Wawa. ...
Fundraiser held for Lancaster County firefighter diagnosed with cancer
COLUMBIA, Pa. — A fundraiser was held Friday for a young Lancaster County firefighter who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Myles Hoffman, 18, runs with the fire companies in Columbia and Marietta. Several businesses in Columbia, including Ace of Fades Barbershop, held the fundraiser to raise money to help...
Italian family celebrates 50 years of formal wear in Montgomery County
Caterina Laguda and her late husband, Tony, immigrated to the United States from Italy with a dream.Tony was a masterful tailor, and together, they opened 'Tony Laguda Formal Wear,' which is celebrating its 50th anniversary today.Caterina and her sons continue to operate the business, serving the Montgomery County community for weddings, proms, and more.The family invited friends, customers, and other local business owners to celebrate in their store today with coffee, cake, and traditional Italian desserts.To learn more about Tony Laguda Formal Wear, watch the video above and visit their Facebook page.RELATED: Dozens become U.S. citizens aboard Battleship New Jersey during special ceremony
Six Montgomery County Residents Make Forbes List of Richest People in World
Six Montgomery County residents found their place on this year’s World’s Billionaires List recently published by Forbes, including one, Jeff Yass (inset), CEO of Susquehanna International Group in Bala Cynwyd, who broke the top 100. Six Montgomery County residents have found their place on this year’s World’s Billionaires...
Annual First Swing Golf Clinic teaches more than just golf
Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing and the Eastern Amputee Golf Association recently held the 11th Annual First Swing & Learn to Golf Clinic at Sittler Golf in Sinking Spring for patients with disabilities and their families. More than 40 participants from Berks County and beyond attended the free event, where...
Penn State Berks graduate earns statewide award for criminal justice research
Penn State Berks 2024 alumna Angela Bonopane earned the Best Undergraduate Research Paper Award from the Pennsylvania Academy of Criminal Justice Educators (PACJE) — a statewide organization of faculty, practitioners and students in criminal justice. She also received the PACJE Bernie Meyer Student Scholarship and presented her research at the conference.
Fourth Of July Fireworks Lead To Multiple Montgomery County Fires
First responders were busy on July 4 as they responded to multiple fires that were reported across the county overnight. According to a Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson, at around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, crews were called to the 14400 block of Brad Drive in Apsen Hill, when aerial fireworks sparked a fire that spread from an attached carport and spread to the residence.
Houseguests Barricaded Themselves In Lancaster County Home, Police Say
Branden Hunter and Joanna Hagens were guests at a residence in Oak Bottom Village when they got into a "physical altercation" with the homeowners on June 24, according to borough police. Authorities were called to the Groffdale Drive home around 9:15 p.m., officials said. A Lancaster County Special Emergency Response...
I won $5m from a scratch-off lottery ticket after final cancer treatment – but they made me give up $1.3m
A LUCKY lottery player recently beat the odds to land a multi-million-dollar prize pot. They discovered the big win just in time for their birthday and after their final radiation treatment for breast cancer. Donna Osborne, a resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, told lottery officials last month that the combination...
Splash Pad for Davy Dedication at Womelsdorf Swimming Pool
The community of Womelsdorf is set to celebrate the dedication of a new all-abilities splash pad at Womelsdorf Swimming Pool in honor of Davy Craft, a courageous 12-year-old boy born with Baraitser-Winter syndrome, a condition diagnosed in only 50 people in the world. The dedication ceremony will take place on Thursday, July 11, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a rain date scheduled for Saturday, July 13.
IMPACT DAY: Heat Advisory in effect for most of the Susquehanna Valley today
Dew points are in the 70s making it feel very soupy this morning. An isolated shower is possible. A cold front will stall just east keeping an isolated storm threat around for eastern areas through the afternoon and early evening. The News 8 Storm Team have designated today an Impact Day. A Heat Advisory is in effect for most of the Susquehanna Valley. Temperatures will soar to the low to mid-90s. Combined with the high humidity, it will feel hotter, more like 98-102°. For those sensitive to the hot temperatures, you may consider limiting outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day. Be sure to stay hydrated and if you must be outdoors, take frequent breaks in the air conditioning. Keep an eye on the elderly and small children. Don’t forget about your pets too.
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