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Skydiver in Lancaster County sets new state record for most jumps in single day
MARIETTA, Pa. — A skydiver in Lancaster County set a new state record with an incredible amount of jumps to celebrate his birthday. Jeff Ethriedge first set out to do 50 jumps on Friday at Donegal Springs Airpark in Marietta to mark his 50th birthday. Then he decided to...
Revs Storm Back as Cup Will Remain in York
(July 2, 2024 – York, Pa.): The York Revolution returned home with a comeback victory on Tuesday night, scoring four runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Lancaster Stormers, 8-6, and retain possession of the Community Cup, improving to 9-1 in this season’s War of the Roses Series.
Reading honors man for decades of service to youth sports community
READING, Pa. - The City of Reading honored a man for his decades of dedication to the local youth sports community. Officials say Lester DuGuay contributed to several sports associations over the course of 60 years, including the Reading American Little League. Reading Mayor Eddie Moran credits the league with...
Safer swimming: Reading City Council president talks potential for public pools
READING, Pa. – Officials said they're looking into providing more options for people to swim in the Reading area. This, after a man drowned in the Schuylkill River on Saturday night. The Berks County coroner identified the victim as Helinson Hernandez, 19, of Reading. "We've just seen it time...
Youth swimming: Conestoga Swim Club edges Karakung
Conestoga Swim Club defeated Karakung in a nail biter, 241-236, June 29. Triple winners for Conestoga were: Liam Jones (14u Boys – 100 IM, 50 fly, 50 breast), Reese Jones (10u Boys – 25 fly, 25 back, 25 fly) and Tyler Adams (8u Boys – 25 fly, 25 breast, 25 free).
Hall of Fame Spotlight: Shane Ruhnke '19
Shane Ruhnke '19 is one of seven inductees for the 2024 Millersville Athletics Hall of Fame class. Millersvilleathletics.com is featuring each of the inductees in a series of spotlight stories. The entire class will be recognized at a ceremony on Sept. 20 as part of Millersville’s Homecoming weekend. Click here to view the Millersville Athletics Hall of Fame. Registration for the event is now open. Click to purchase tickets.
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...
Dunham's Walk-Off Lifts Somerset Over Reading In Series Opener
The Somerset Patriots walked-off the Reading Fightin Phils in a 7-6 victory on Monday night in game one of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark. Somerset stole a season-high seven bases in the contest, which matches the single game Patriots Double-A era record. The Patriots have won six of their first seven games to begin the second half of the season. Over the first seven games of the second half, Somerset leads all of Double-A with a .291 BA, 52 R, 73 H, 32 XBH, and 124 TB as a team.
Church Farm School to Host 23rd Annual Golf Classic on Sept. 19 at French Creek Golf Club
Church Farm School's annual Golf Classic raises funds for the scholarships that many students receive from the private boarding and day high school in Exton. Church Farm School will host its 23rd annual Golf Classic on Thursday, Sept. 19 at French Creek Golf Club in Elverson. A private boarding and...
Big summer for Pine-Richland volleyball ace includes Pitt commitment, spot on national team
The month of June has been pretty exciting for Isabelle Hoppe. Not only did she verbally commit to Pitt, but she also learned she’ll be a member of the USA Volleyball U19 national team. Hoppe, who will be a junior at Pine-Richland and one of the top women’s volleyball...
Lancaster Stormers to host free Independence Day celebration
LANCASTER, Pa. — The Lancaster Stormers are hosting a free Independence Day celebration. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Clipper Magazine Stadium. The festivities will end with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. "Having an event that is free for the community, a lot of great opportunities for families from...
Shillington holds off Oley in Berks County Legion baseball action
CUMRU TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Shillington hosting Oley in a Berks Legion baseball game at Rulon Griffith Field. The host Dodgers with the best of things early as they jump out to an 8-1 lead. Oley trying to chip away and a Dylan Grim drive to center field cuts the deficit to 8-4 in the sixth inning.
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