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Reading High School named 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School
On April 26, Reading High School was announced as a 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School. This honor acknowledges Reading High School’s commitment to sustainable practices, leadership in facilities, health, and environmental education. RHS is among 41 schools, 10 school districts, three postsecondary institutions, and one early...
High bacteria levels force third closure of Dry Brooks Swim Beach at Blue Marsh Lake
For the third time in less than a month, swimming at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area of Blue Marsh Lake is restricted due to high bacteria levels. The swimming area was previously closed for the same reason from June 28th to July 2nd, and from 8th to July 13th.
Pottstown Pharmacy Agrees to Resolve Civil Allegations of Improper Dispensing of Controlled Substances
From U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania. U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Professional Pharmacy & Convalescent Products, Ltd., a pharmacy that was based in Pottstown, PA, agreed to resolve allegations that it had improperly dispensed opioids and other controlled substances to individuals and submitted claims to Medicare and Medicaid for those illegally dispensed controlled substances. The settlement resolves the case for a payment of $150,000 and comes after the pharmacy surrendered its DEA registration.
Volunteers pack 'maternal health boxes' for pregnant women in need
SPRING TWP., Pa. - Tomorrow, July 20th, is known as "National Pennsylvania Day," and one group is celebrating early by giving back. Members of "America250PA" helped out at the Helping Harvest Food Bank in Spring Township Friday. State Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and State Senator Judy Schwank helped pack maternal...
Downed tree blocks street in Bern Township
BERN TWP., Pa. -- Crews have spent the last two days trying to remove a tree and wires blocking a road in Bern Township. The tree has blocked off South Tulpehocken Road just off Route 183 since around 7 a.m. on Thursday. The large tree was still across the road...
Water main break closes Lancaster County roadway
LITITZ BOROUGH, Pa. (WHTM) – A roadway in Lititz Borough is closed due to a water main break on Friday afternoon. Lititz Borough Police say Warwick Street is closed between West Lincoln Avenue and Bear Lane due to the water main break. The Lititz Borough Public Works Department is...
Penn College graduate helps secure military intel — from the ocean floor to space
Williamsport, Pa. — James P. Thomas considers himself lucky. He found his passion, nurtured it and made it his profession. Today, the beneficiaries of his zest and expertise are countless. The Penn College graduate is a key member of a network of cyber security experts that protects the U.S. military's data. The 2020 graduate is an information systems security engineer for the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. Headquartered in San Diego, NIWC Pacific provides integrated command and control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance for...
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