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Former York-Adams League stars now playable in EA Sports College Football game
After an 11-year wait, college football fans have their own video game once again. And as millions of gamers dive into EA Sports College Football 25, they’ll come across a handful of former York-Adams League stars. The long-awaited video game released at 4 p.m. Monday for those who preordered...
Dover Township man charged with beating family dog to death with a bat: police
Northern York County Regional Police allege a Dover Township man beat the family dog, Bali, to death with a baseball bat, according to court records and a news release. Aston Aguilera, 38, of the 2600 block of Oakland Road, has been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals — causing serious bodily injury or death. He was released on $75,000 bail, according to an affidavit of probable cause and the news release.
Regional event highlights include Paranormal Cirque, western sports competition and Berks Pride Fest [Events roundup]
Paranormal Cirque, a show that brings enough horror to the scene that you might want to make a run for it, will be on display Thursday to Sunday with starting times from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 18 Lightcap Road in Limerick. Under this Clown Castle, the black and red big top tent, Acrobats of the Air, illusionists, freaks, mysterious creatures and all the elements that make one think of a normal circus but that of normal has very little. This will be a new show with breathtaking implications poised between fun and the most uninhibited fear that will transport you to a dark world inhabited by creatures with incredible circus art abilities. A crazy yet fun fusion between circus, theatre, and cabaret in perfect harmony with the evolution of a show that brings you back to when we dream and when we had nightmares and fantasies. This paranormal experience will be like nothing that you have seen before. This event is not suitable for anyone under the age of 13. Those between the ages of 13 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Ticket prices range from $20 to $60. For more information, see paranormalcirque.com.
Albert "Chub" Reichard, Jr.
Albert "Chub" Reichard, Jr., 75, of East Earl, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Reading Hospital- Tower Health. He was born in Ephrata to the late Albert Reichard, Sr. and Hilda (Fortna) Reichard. Albert was a self-employed truck driver. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran. In his...
Berks woman learned she was a lottery scam victim in call from Montgomery detective investigating the accused
Bern Township police have charged a New Jersey man with perpetrating a lottery scam that cost a 68-year-old township woman nearly $1,000. The victim was tricked by Eugene C. Luke, 63, into sending a cashier’s check for $950 to his home in Wayne, N.J., in mid-December, investigators said. She thought she was prepaying taxes on a purported $450,000 lottery prize after receiving a phone call from Luke informing her that she had won the lottery, investigators said.
Jay Worrall appointed board chairman of Feeding Pennsylvania
The president of Helping Harvest is taking on an additional role. The nonprofit organization announced Tuesday that Jay Worrall has been appointed chairman of the Feeding Pennsylvania Board of Directors, underscoring his commitment to fighting hunger and ensuring food security across the state. Worrall has served as president of Helping...
How did 2 fire trucks collide fighting blaze? Visibility, sirens among suspected causes
The tanker truck from Windsor's Laurel Fire Company was heading west on Mount Rose Avenue Friday night, returning to the massive warehouse fire in York City after refilling at the York Water Co. facility off the avenue near Interstate 83, just as another tanker from the York New Salem's Community Fire Company was racing south on Hill Street toward the water company.
Linda L. Parke
Linda L. Parke, age 75, peacefully passed away on July 14, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at Hospice and Community Care. Born in Smithville, Linda was the daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy (Swain) Findley. Linda delighted in her role as a dedicated housekeeper at Masonic Village, where...
Penn Manor school board plans another discussion on retaining Independence Law Center
Penn Manor School District’s board plans to discuss retaining religious liberties law firm Independence Law Center at its Aug. 5 meeting – less than two months after first voting down a potential contract with the firm. School board member Matt Beakes asked that ILC go on the Aug....
New traffic signal at Conewago Recreation Trail intersection to be activated in Mount Joy Twp. [update]
A new traffic signal for Conewago Recreation Trail users to cross Route 743 in Mount Joy Township will remain in flash mode until at least Tuesday, according to the state Department of Transportation. The signal was set to be fully activated Thursday. But contractors are awaiting delivery of the signal’s...
James J. Turco
It is with great sadness the family announces, James J. Turco, 82, of Reading, passed away at home on Thursday July 12, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children. He was the husband of and survived by Evelyn "Renee" Turco, and for 50 years created their life together, while raising six daughters.
Wilson High School grad to teach animation course at Reading Public Library
As far back as she can remember, Kathryn Klein has been creating characters. Some were scribbled with crayons, others sketched out with pencil. More recently, they’ve been brought to life thanks to the help of a computer. It was a passion for the Spring Township native, one that she’s...
Columbia Borough Council appoints interim borough manager following resignation
When: Columbia Borough Council meeting, July 9. What happened: Council members unanimously voted to appoint Jake Graham, public works manager, as interim borough manager after Mark Stivers resigned July 3. Quotable: “The old adage is you surround yourself with great people, and you get great results,” Graham said after the...
Reading officials call for an end to violence in politics and on city streets
City Council members called for an end to violence in politics and on the city’s streets following an assassination attempt Saturday on former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and a fatal shooting last week in City Park. “There is no reason for violence in political discourse,” Council...
New heights of hypocrisy [letter]
Hypocrisy reached new heights in the wake of Saturday’s shooting at Donald Trump’s rally, when Republican leaders and Trump sycophants blamed Democrats for the political violence and divisiveness that seem to have gripped the United States. Civil discourse became particularly coarse when Donald Trump entered politics. Sure, politicians...
Ernest M. Hess
Ernest M. Hess, 81, of Lancaster, PA died at home surrounded by loved ones on July 15, 2024. Ernest (Ernie) was born on December 29, 1942, at Willow Street, PA, to the late James H. and Anna S. (Hershey) Hess. He and his wife Lois (Myer) Hess celebrated fifty-nine years of marriage in June, 2024.
Section of Orange and Water streets closed near Lancaster Central Market for low-hanging wires
Police announced road closures two blocks from the Lancaster Central Market as they fix a traffic hazard Tuesday afternoon. Lancaster city police said at 1:45 p.m. the 200 block of West Orange and the 100 block of North Water streets are closed to all vehicles as low hanging wires made the roads inaccessible. Photos posted from the department show a tractor trailer stuck in wires coming out of North Water Street.
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