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Harris traveling to Chester County Monday, Trump campaign starts PA bus tour
Former President Donald Trump's team plans to spend this week traveling across Pennsylvania, a key battleground state in the race for the White House.Trump's campaign is launching a bus tour across Pennsylvania Monday with a stop in Sharon Hill, Delaware County, his campaign said Sunday.The first stop of the bus tour is at 10 a.m. at the Sunoco at 699 Chester Pike in Sharon Hill, according to an agenda from the Trump campaign, featuring U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, Slippery Rock Mayor JD Longo, former California Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado, former U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, former Department of Defense Chief of...
Small-school football rankings for Oct. 21: Saluting the area’s lone unbeaten
Northwestern Lehigh, which has led the small-school football rankings since the preseason edition, is now the only undefeated squad in the area. The Tigers will carry that record into a blockbuster matchup with Southern Lehigh (8-1) in the regular-season finale. Find the latest small-school Top 5 below. If you purchase...
Thieves in Schuylkill County break open bank ATM
FRIEDENSBURG, Pa. — Thieves in Schuylkill County used hooks, chains and a pick-up truck to steal from a bank ATM this week, state police at Schuylkill Haven said Sunday. State police said the unknown thieves pilfered an undisclosed amount of cash early Monday from an ATM at First Citizens Community Bank's Wayne Township branch, 1549 Long Run Road.
Chester County pays tribute to fallen young firefighter who died in crash 1 year ago
Community members in Chester County paid tribute over the weekend to a fallen firefighter who died exactly one year ago.Colin Reedy, 25, was a volunteer firefighter who was killed during a crash while responding to an emergency call.It happened back on October 20, 2023, on North Pottstown Pike in Uwchlan Township.West Whiteland firefighter killed, girlfriend injured in crash while responding to call;According to the West Whiteland Fire Company, Firefighters Reedy and Emily Gindel were responding to a call during a heavy downpour when their vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.Reedy was pronounced dead at the scene.Firefighter Gindel, who was Reedy's girlfriend, was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. She has since recovered from those injuries.RELATED | Family, friends celebrate life of young firefighter who died in Chester County car crashFamily, friends, and fellow first responders hosted an Eagles watch party in his honor on Sunday at the West Whiteland Fire Company in Exton.They also gathered outside at halftime for a balloon release and to unveil Reedy's name on a plaque outside the firehouse.
Builder Toll Brothers Buys 22-Acre Site in Downingtown with Plans for Development
Toll Brothers purchases a 22-acre site in Downingtown with plans to construct 89 townhomes on the property for $6.23 million. Toll Brothers has purchased a 22-acre site in Downingtown with plans to construct 89 townhouses on the property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fort Washington-based homebuilder...
10 most expensive homes sold in Lancaster County, Oct. 14-20
A house in West Donegal Township that sold for $1.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lancaster County in the past week. In total, 79 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $346,855, or $203 per square foot.
Friends of Fleetwood Parks announces awards for outstanding community service with Fleetwood’s Finest Spring Gala
Friends of Fleetwood Parks will host a spring gala on March 8, 2025, honoring outstanding citizens. The gala will include the presentation of two new community awards: The Fleetwood Cadillac Award for Outstanding Community Service by an organization or business, and The Fleetwood Hometown Hero Award to an individual or individuals who have contributed exceptionally to the community over the years.
Skook Road Trip Relief comes home from North Carolina
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. — More than 60 volunteers from Schuylkill County and beyond spent the beginning of last week in North Carolina, helping victims of Hurricane Helene. "Pure devastation. It was buildings demolished, cars upside down, and rivers that used to be ten feet wide were now 100 feet wide. It was mind-blowing to see some of this stuff," Jeff Dunkel said.
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