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West Reading: Missing Juvenile

Yesterday: Jahziel Acevedo Cruz, a 15‑year‑old male from West Reading, was last seen on April 1, 2026. He is not believed to be missing under suspicious circumstances. Jahziel has connections to the City of Reading, where he is believed to be staying. If you have seen Jahziel or have information about his whereabouts, please contact the West Reading Police Department at 610‑373‑0111. Jahziel Acevedo Cruz, a 15‑year‑old male from West Reading, was last seen on April 1, 2026. He is not believed to be missing under suspicious circumstances. Jahziel has connections to the City of Reading, where he is believed to be staying. If you have seen Jahziel or have information about his whereabouts, please contact the West Reading Police Department at 610‑373‑0111.

Elevated Risk of Fire Spread Today

Yesterday: There is an elevated risk for fire spread today across portions of eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 25 to 35 percent this afternoon. This will be accompanied by temperatures rising generally rising into the 70s and northwest winds around 10 to 15 gusting 20 to 25 mph. These conditions could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the evening as the wind diminishes and the relative humidity increases. There is an elevated risk for fire spread today across portions of eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 25 to 35 percent this afternoon. This will be accompanied by temperatures rising generally rising into the 70s and northwest winds around 10 to 15 gusting 20 to 25 mph. These conditions could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the…

13-year-old injured in hit-and-run crash in Reading; police investigating

A 13-year-old boy was injured Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash in the city, according to the Reading Police Department.The incident occurred around 8:17 a.m. on April 24 at the intersection of North Front and Windsor streets. Police said patrol officers and Readi

Scout recognized for building accessible fishing pier at Blue Marsh Lake

A Berks County Boy Scout was recognized Friday for designing and building a new accessible fishing pier at Blue Marsh Lake, a project officials say will serve the community for years to come.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 24 at the lake’s Stilling Basin, honori

Multi-agency investigation leads to arrests in Berks firearms trafficking case; one suspect remains at large

A months-long investigation into illegal firearm trafficking in Berks County has resulted in multiple arrests and charges, with authorities alleging a network of “straw purchasing” that supplied guns to individuals prohibited from possessing them.The investigation, led by the Berks County District A

Schuylkill Highlands Mini-Grant Program accepting applications for 2026

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Schuylkill Highlands Mini-Grant Program, which provides funding of up to $15,000 for projects that advance conservation, outdoor recreation, community revitalization, and nature-based tourism across the Schuylkill Highlands region. The application dea

Delbert “Del” Bitting: The man behind the wheel at Reading Fairgrounds Speedway

Delbert Gene Bitting was born January 14,1936, the youngest of the four sons of Claude and Florence Bitting. His first home was a farmhouse on Butter Lane in Exeter Township, which they shared with his grandparents. “They lived on one side, and we lived on the other,” he recollected. “The home still

John King: A life shaped by music, community, and resilience

Born in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Reading on August 31, 1952, John King grew up frequently moving while his parents worked to accommodate their growing family. “My earliest recollection was living on Gilson Alley behind South 7th Street. The place was a two-story garage, and the bottom floor was a ch

Samantha Bremekamp: Building community through curiosity and storytelling

After living and working in education in New York City, Vienna, Austria, and New Jersey, Samantha Bremekamp arrived on the scene in Berks County, bringing along her brand of energy and enthusiasm for learning. “We moved here in 2023 after living in New Jersey. I wanted to get to know people in the a

Judy Elllsworth’s love of books fuels the Berks Book Bonanza

A Berks County resident since 1980, Judy Elllsworth has lived in Wyomissing Hills, later moving to Green Valley Estates in Sinking Spring for the last eight years. Prior to living in the area, Judy spent her career working in several capacities. “I’ve done many things; I worked as a Psychiatric Soci

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