Distracted driving citations grow significantly over 5 years in Pa.
Distracted driving has become a more serious concern for Pennsylvania law enforcement over the past several years as the number of citations related to the problem continues to climb. ...
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Investigation into complaints by neighbors leads to drug arrest in Hamburg
Hamburg Borough Police investigated complaints reported by neighbors that lead to a drug arrest on North Second Street in Hamburg on July 17.
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28th annual Belt Sander Race benefits National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The 28th Annual Belt Sander Race to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society was held on July 14 at Bertie’s Inn, 160 Old Friedensburg Road in Exeter Township. All proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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More than 7,000 come out for PA BBQ FEST at Leesport Market
More than 7,000 people attended the PA BBQ FEST over two days at the Leesport Farmers Market on July 7 and 8, hosted by David Shefter, owner of the Penn Werner Hotel in downtown Wernersville, and his family.
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40 youth Reach Out during Hamburg mission week
With water spraying and laughter echoing down the street, Hamburg youth washed cars at a free car wash for community members held outside Journey Cafe in Hamburg on July 13.
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Berks official among graduates in county leadership training
The County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) Center for Excellence in County Leadership (CEL), a premier professional development program, recently graduated six county officials from its two and a half-day intensive training.
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An island paradise in the woods at Camp Edmar
During the week of June 25 to 29, the woods of Camp Edmar became an island paradise for 60 Girl Scouts who attended a week-long Girl Scout day camp. Girl Scouts from Kutztown, Fleetwood, Brandywine, Tulpehocken and surrounding areas from all levels of Scouting — Daisies, Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes attended the camp. Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts attended the camp as program aides.
From Beth Harbonic|
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Local students honored at SkillsUSA Workforce Development event
Career and technical students in Pennsylvania won one of the nation’s highest awards at the 2018 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Louisville, Ky., on June 27 and 28. More than 6,300 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education. The SkillsUSA Championships is the largest skill competition in the world and covers 1.4 million square feet, equivalent to 20 football fields or 25 acres.
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Swing Fever brings back swinging sounds of Big Bands to Kutztown Park
Take a trip back in time to the sounds of the Big Bands during that Swing era, as we welcome the return of the renowned swing band Swing Fever to the Kutztown Park Bandshell from 7 to 9 p.m. on July 21.
By John Schmoyer Kutztown Recreation Director|
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Charging stations to debut at Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles
The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles has taken a giant step into the future by installing electric vehicle charging stations for our visitors to utilize. These new chargers — four Tesla and two universal connectors — will be installed for use in the museum’s parking lot across from the main entrance along South Walnut Street.
From Kendra Cook|
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Parkinson’s Therapy Programs helps residents at Chestnut Knoll
Is it Parkinson’s disease or is it something else? Over 1 million people are living with Parkinson’s disease; but tremors, rigid muscles, shuffling walk or vocal changes could indicate other movement disorders. Though many disorders, like Parkinson’s disease, have no cure, treatments are available to help cope with or reduce symptoms.
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