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Berks Coroner: Next of Kin Request

Yesterday: The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Robert Flicker, a 64 year old male from the Reading area who passed away on 6/22/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Robert Flicker, a 64 year old male from the Reading area who passed away on 6/22/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.

Berks Coroner: Next of Kin Request

Thursday: The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is William Banks, a 59-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 6/22/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.

Union Pacific Big Boy to make public stop in Reading on July 2 during semiquincentennial tour

Rail fans in Berks County will have a rare opportunity to see one of the world’s largest operating steam locomotives when Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014 arrives in Reading on Thursday, July 2, as part of the Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad’s Semiquincentennial Steam Celebration

Playground program equipment stolen from South Heidelberg park, police seeking public’s help

The South Heidelberg Township Police Department is asking for the public’s help after equipment used for the township’s summer playground program was stolen from Hummel/South Mountain Park.According to police, the theft occurred sometime during the overnight hours between June 24 and June 25 at the

UGI employees in Wyomissing build bicycles for Berks County children

UGI Energy Services employees in Wyomissing spent part of Thursday assembling brand-new bicycles and providing helmets for children served by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berks County, part of a nationwide volunteer initiative tied to the return of the Philadelphia Cycling Classic later this summer.T

Berks County officials await answers from Trump admin on ICE warehouse’s future

This story was produced by the Berks County bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom. Sign up for Good Day, Berks, a daily dose of essential local stories at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/gooddayberks.UPPER BERN TOWNSHIP — A week after news broke that the Trump administration plans

Wayne Shifflett marks 50 years of keeping magic alive in Reading

Reading native, Wayne Shifflett grew up in East Reading, attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Central Catholic High School, graduating in 1969. He attended The Industrial Management Institute at RACC for architectural drafting while working at Pantry Pride grocery store. Following graduation, he

Esteban Ruiz turns a passion for music into a promising future

Esteban Ruiz is a testament to the value of music in our schools in Berks County. Born to Maria Velazquez and Jose Ruiz, his family lived in Exeter Township, where Esteban attended the Exeter district schools. “I started playing violin in third grade through the school music program at Owatin Creek

Elise Leid finds her voice through a lifelong love of music

Elise Leid grew up the only child of Jeffery and Stacey Leid, living a carefree life in the countryside of Morgantown, Pa. “We had woods in our back yard, and we had chickens, geese, honey bees, five outside cats, and two dogs. We currently have a farmer that grows hay on my parents property which i

John Burford returns to Reading for reunion, reflects on Army career and hometown roots

Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. John Burford has traveled around the world since leaving Reading in 1976, straight out of the gate following his graduation. He eventually married and settled in Temple, Texas where he continues to live a productive and active life with his wife and family. His early li

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