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Lower Alsace Twp: Hit & Run

Thursday: Via Central Berks Regional Police: HIT & RUN Earlier this morning, these three(3) individuals were involved in a hit-and-run crash and decided to leave their vehicle in the woods on Angora Road in the area of Wanner Road. Apparently, “leave the car in the woods and walk away” sounded like a solid criminal strategy. We’re not sure what the getaway plan was after that maybe hide behind a tree and hope the police forget how cars work. Recognize them? Contact CBRPD Via Central Berks Regional Police: HIT & RUN Earlier this morning, these three(3) individuals were involved in a hit-and-run crash and decided to leave their vehicle in the woods on Angora Road in the area of Wanner Road. Apparently, “leave the car in the woods and walk away” sounded like a solid criminal strategy. We’re not sure what the getaway plan was after that maybe hide behind a tree and hope the police forget how cars work. Recognize them? Contact CBRPD

Berks Coroner: Next of Kin Request

Thursday: The Berks County Coroner’s Office is looking for family of Dorothy Fugee, age 82 years old, who resided at Wyomissing Heath and Rehab in Reading, PA and died of natural causes on 09/07/2026. Anyone with information can contact the office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroner’s Office is looking for family of Dorothy Fugee, age 82 years old, who resided at Wyomissing Heath and Rehab in Reading, PA and died of natural causes on 09/07/2026. Anyone with information can contact the office at 610-478-3280.

Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity: Restaurant Inspections, Sept. 17, 2026

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 t

Gov. Mifflin High School named a Special Olympics Unified Champion School

Governor Mifflin High School students, faculty, and administration gathered in the Governor Mifflin High School Auditorium on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 for an impromptu meeting to announce an important milestone.On Tuesday, September 14, 2026 was officially designated by Special Olympics North Ame

Fleetwood’s Finest announces 2027 Cadillac Award, Hometown Hero honorees

Fleetwood Bank and four longtime community members will be honored for their service to the Fleetwood area during the 2027 Fleetwood’s Finest Spring Gala.Friends of Fleetwood Parks announced Fleetwood Bank as the recipient of the 2027 Fleetwood Cadillac Award for Extraordinary Community Service. Bet

ARL, Reading Coffee Company unveil 2026 signature blends featuring rescue dogs

The Animal Rescue League of Berks County and Reading Coffee Company unveiled their exclusive 2026 signature coffee and tea blends during an event Saturday, Sept. 12, in Birdsboro.The annual partnership featured two rescue dogs whose portraits received the most votes during the ARL’s Pet Portrait Fun

Jakob Shrem carries lessons from Antietam into college life at Penn State

As summer closes, and school now underway, Antietam High School Class of 2026 graduate, Jakob Shrem, steps out on his new journey as college freshman at Penn State University in University Park, PA. Saying good-bye to his high school was filled with bittersweet memories of rich experiences which pre

Madison Woytovich turns a childhood challenge into confidence and purpose

The inspirational journey of a young woman diagnosed with Alopecia at the age of 5 is truly a remarkable story of determination and resilience. Born the second oldest of four daughters to Jeffery and Betsy Woytovich in West Reading, Madison’s diagnosis came just as she was entering kindergarten at S

Chris Layden finds his calling helping others through massage therapy

After years of balancing restaurant work with jobs in health care, Chris Layden eventually found a career that brought together two things that had long interested him: medicine and helping others.Layden is a licensed massage therapist at Sensory Concepts Orthopedic & Medical Massage in Wyomissing,

Todd Glass reflects on 36 years of service in law enforcement

Born in Allentown, Pa, and raised on a small farm in Danielsville in the Lehigh Valley, Todd Glass was the youngest in a family of seven children. He attended schools in Northampton County, graduating from Northampton Area High School in 1980.“After high school, I applied for some jobs and was hired

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