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Berks Coroner: Next of Kin Request

2 hours ago: The Berks County Coroner’s Office is looking for the family of John Higginbotham, 72-year-old male of Reading, who died at Reading Hospital on July 24, 2026. If anyone has any information, please call the coroner’s office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroner’s Office is looking for the family of John Higginbotham, 72-year-old male of Reading, who died at Reading Hospital on July 24, 2026. If anyone has any information, please call the coroner’s office at 610-478-3280.

Reading: Lane Restriction on US 422

15 hours ago: PennDOT has announced a lane restriction on US 422 East in the City of Reading for bridge deck repairs. The highway will be reduced to a single lane between Bingaman Street/Business Route 222 and Interstate 176 while a PennDOT contractor performs repairs to the US 422 East bridge over Brentwood Drive. The restriction will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, and remain in place through 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25. Drivers should expect delays and use caution through the work zone. PennDOT noted that the work schedule is an estimate and is subject to change. PennDOT has announced a lane restriction on US 422 East in the City of Reading for bridge deck repairs. The highway will be reduced to a single lane between Bingaman Street/Business Route 222 and Interstate 176 while a PennDOT contractor performs repairs to the US 422 East bridge over Brentwood Drive. The restriction will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, and remain in place through 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25. Drivers should expect delays and…

Ice machine scoop in basement stored in dirty container: Restaurant Inspections, August 20, 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

Vision Resource Center offers free vision screenings for young children ahead of school year

The Vision Resource Center of Berks County is expanding its complimentary vision screening efforts as families prepare for the start of a new school year, offering early detection services for children ages 6 months to 6 years.The screenings are designed to identify potential vision problems in chil

Animal Rescue League of Berks County announces board leadership transitions and new directors

The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) has announced several leadership transitions within its Board of Directors, including the election of a new board president, the appointment of new officers and the addition of two new members to the Board of Directors.The leadership changes reflect the

Gov. Mifflin School District earns Great PA Schools designation

The Governor Mifflin School District’s August Board of School Directors voting meeting—and the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year– began on a high note as the district was officially designated as a Great Pennsylvania School by the Pennsylvania School Board Association (PSBA).The Great Pennsylva

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

Samantha Kaag’s path from volunteer to West Reading mayor

Samantha Kaag’s story began in Virginia Beach, Virginia, but her family moved frequently throughout her childhood, to Pennsylvania, and New York at various points in her life. She graduated from Candor High School in New York. “My goal after graduation was to go to college and pursue a degree in pol

Noah Gibney: From Berks County roots to a rising music career

Young musician Noah Gibney was well on his way to a musical career long before he left his home in Wyomissing for Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Before receiving a full tuition scholarship to one of the most prominent music schools in the country, the 2025 Wyomissing Area High Sc

Reading Great Dane defies the odds as owner cherishes every day together

Most people notice Cricket because of his size.Standing nearly as tall as some adults when upright and weighing around 200 pounds, the Great Dane turns heads wherever he goes. But it’s not his height that makes him remarkable.At 13 years old, Cricket has already lived well beyond the average lifespa

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