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Exploring the haunted history of Brinton Lodge in Douglasville, Pa.
Brinton Lodge, a centuries-old mansion in Douglasville, Berks County, is a prime destination for both history buffs and ghost hunters.Brinton Lodge was gifted to Thomas Millard in 1711 by William Penn to build mills and ended up in the hands of Caleb Brinton in 1927.Haunting accounts date back to the 1970s when a paranormal investigator documented 5 ghosts throughout the house.Now, owner Eileen Reeser conducts tours throughout the entire property not only to share ghost stories, but to also keep the lodge's rich history alive.Historic records also indicate that Elizabeth Taylor, Eddie Fisher, Frank Sinatra and Benny Goodman are among the list of guests who have stayed at the Lodge. They would go there for after parties following performances at the Sunnybrook Ball room in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.Action News Photographer Todd Haas has the full, spooky story in the player above.Watch an extended version of Todd's report here:Watch the extended version of our story on Brinton Lodge, a centuries-old mansion in Douglasville, Berks County.For more information, visit BrintonLodge.com.
Home declared total loss after Briar Creek Township fire
BRIAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A house had been declared a total loss after a fire broke out in Briar Creek Township Monday morning. The assistant chief of Summerhill Fire Company says crews from four local volunteer departments responded to the fire and were able to put it out in roughly 30 minutes. […]
America's 9/11 Foundation collecting donations for victims of Hurricane Helene
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. — People in Lebanon County have an opportunity this Saturday to donate much-needed disaster relief supplies for Hurricane Helene victims. America's 9/11 Foundation is collecting donations at a variety of locations around the northeast United States. One of those efforts is Saturday, Oct. 5 at the 13th annual America's 9/11 Military Tribute Bike and Car Show.
Week 7 football preview: Matchups with playoff implications begin
Lebanon County's final stretch of regular season football is upon us, and that means the postseason is on the line for several squads. The upcoming slate could shift the playoff setup, so the weekend will bring a new outlook for teams in the area and their fans. As the season gets into Week...
Central PA flower store will collect holiday cards for service members and veterans
LEBANON, Pa. — Note: The video is from 2022. A Central Pennsylvania flower store announced it will collect holiday cards and coloring pages for service members and veterans later this month. Royer's Flowers & Gifts, which has locations in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties, announced it...
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