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Second Grade Teacher Scott Aukamp Wins On Wheel Of Fortune
Scott Aukamp of Shillington teaches at Smith-Wade-El Elementary School. He competed on a "Teacher's Week" episode winning $19,250 during the game that aired locally at 7 or 7:30 p.m. (depending on your affiliate station) on CBS21 and 6ABC. He went on to win the bonus round, scoring an extra $40,000!
Update: Dense fog advisory previously issued will expire at 9 a.m.
The advisory was for Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower Bucks as well as Berks, Delaware and Philadelphia counties. Guidance from the weather service for navigating foggy conditions. When a dense fog advisory is issued for your area, it means that widespread dense fog...
Berks County PennDOT employee honored with Star of Excellence Award for outstanding contributions
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll recognized 30 PennDOT employees Wednesday for their outstanding performance with the Star of Excellence Award, PennDOT’s highest recognition. Two employees from PennDOT’s District 5, which represents Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties were among the honorees. “Every day, I...
SUV crashes into salon in Schuylkill County
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. — An investigation is underway after an SUV crashed into a salon in Schuylkill County. The SUV crashed into Just Your Style Hair Design on Route 183 in Wayne Township near Cressona just after 5 p.m. Tuesday. No one was injured. There is no word yet...
Grease on exhaust hood filters, door gap does not protect against pests: Restaurant Inspections, Sept. 26, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the facility. For more information on retail food inspection reports, visit: agriculture.pa.gov.
Student brings 3D printed gun into high school in East Penn School District
A non-functional firearm crafted from a 3D printer was brought into Emmaus High School Monday by a juvenile student, the borough’s police chief said. Emmaus Police Chief Jason Apgar told lehighvalleylive.com the incident unfolded sometime Monday at the high school on Macungie Avenue in the borough. The school serves students in grades 9 to 12 in the East Penn School District.
Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Close to Finalizing Phase One of Federal Program
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is getting close to finalizing phase one of a federal program aimed at restoring train service between Reading and Philly. The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is getting close to finalizing phase one of a federal program aimed at restoring train service between Reading and Philadelphia, writes Karen Shuey for The Daily Local News.
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