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Outdoors: Archery season opens Saturday as concerns grow over viral disease in deer

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Pagoda Skyline Inc. honors daughter of fire tower builder

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When contractor Harry E. Potteiger built the William Penn Memorial Tower atop Mount Penn in 1939, his younger daughter was not yet a twinkle in his eye. “I came along four years later,” Kay E. Potteiger said. Potteiger, 83, of West Reading, grew up knowing her father was responsible for the tower that overlooks the city from the mountain’s highest point. But it was years later when she learned the landmark was the first major project of his care…Reading, Pennsylvania · Reading Read Article

Berks woman charged with welfare fraud

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A Sinking Spring woman faces welfare fraud charges after state authorities said she significantly misrepresented her household income in her application for benefits. Bryanna N. Nihoff, 31, remained free to await a hearing following arraignment Aug. 21 before District Judge Michael D. Kaufman in Reading Central Court. The Pennsylvania Office of State Inspector charged Nihoff after an investigation revealed she received about $8,000 in food stamp…Sinking Spring · Sinking Spring Read Article

Recovery Walk to take place Saturday in Reading

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The Council on Chemical Abuse’s Berks Recovery Walk is set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Reading. Participants will walk a mile from Recovery Coaching Services, 505 Penn St., to Berks RISE Recovery Center at 702 N. Eighth St. A celebration will follow in the courtyard at RISE Center. The activities are open to the public. The annual event is intended to raise awareness and celebrate recovery from substance use disorder. It is part of Re…Reading, Pennsylvania · Reading Read Article

Weis Markets donates nearly $7,000 to Oley Valley Elementary School through Weis 4 School Program

Weis Markets presented a donation check of $6,895.70 to Oley Valley Elementary School on Tuesday as part of its Weis 4 School 2024 program. The donation reflects funds raised during the 2024–2025 Weis 4 School program, which allows customers to support local schools by linking their Weis Rewards cards. Each qualifying purchase generates a contribution for participating schools. Representatives from Weis Markets joined school administrators for t…Oley · Oley Read Article

Pennsylvania high school football rankings: Twin Valley rises; Wilson gets recognition

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The 2025 high school football season reaches the midway point when this weekend’s games are over. And as the second half of the season arrives, attention turns to district and state playoffs – who’s going to make it, who’s going to make a deep run, who’s standing in the way? The latest Pennsylvania state rankings, compiled by Eric Epler of Pennlive.com, have been released and unbeaten Twin Valley continues to climb the ladder in Class 4A. The Ra…Reading, Pennsylvania · Reading Read Article

Kristin Gehris named School & Community Engagement Director at Yocum Institute for Arts Education

The Yocum Institute for Arts Education has announced the appointment of Kristin Gehris as its new School & Community Engagement Director. Gehris brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in communications, community impact, and nonprofit engagement. Most recently, she served as Community Impact Director at United Way of Berks County, where she led multimillion-dollar grant initiatives, coordinated early childhood education programs, and…Reading, Pennsylvania · Reading Read Article

ReadingFilmFEST 2025 brings global stories and local talent to Berks County, Oct. 9–12

The ReadingFilm Office has announced the 11th Annual ReadingFilmFEST, returning October 9–12, 2025, for four days of independent cinema, filmmaker conversations, educational programs, and vibrant community celebrations. This year’s festival will spotlight more than 65 films, with over 40 filmmakers in attendance from across the United States, as well as international talent from England, all converging in Reading to share their stories and conne…Reading, Pennsylvania · Reading Read Article

Fleetwood Bank shows loyalty to local agricultural industry

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Fleetwood Bank announced a three-year commitment as a Blue Ribbon Sponsor to the Oley Valley Community Fair. The Berks-based bank has been a longtime partner of the fair, serving as a Gold Sponsor since 2006 and sponsoring the Farmer for a Day tent since its inception more than 10 years ago. “The Oley Valley community has welcomed Fleetwood Bank with open arms since we first opened the doors to our branch in King’s Plaza in March of 2021,” Fleet…Berks County · Berks County Read Article

Oley Fair participating in statewide apron contest

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A group of judges will be busy today at the Oley Fire Company Fairgrounds, deciding which contestant’s submission will be selected as the winner of the America250PA Apron Contest. The apron contest is being held as part of the 78th Annual Oley Valley Community Fair, which opens Thursday morning and runs through Saturday. The contest is affiliated with the America250PA initiative, celebrating the 250th anniversary of America. County and community…Berks County · Berks County Read Article

Oley fairgrounds restrooms torn down, rebuilt ahead of fair

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At a fair, a lack of clean, modern bathrooms can send guests into a downward spiral of discontent. That’s why this year, Oley Valley Community Fair officials went the extra mile to transform one of the fairgrounds’ most critical components. They tore down the old facilities and rebuilt the restroom building from the ground up, adding increased capacity and modern amenities. Fair officials decided to reexamine the restrooms at the Oley Fire Compa…Berks County · Berks County Read Article

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Outdoors: Archery season opens Saturday as concerns grow over viral disease in deer

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Recovery Walk to take place Saturday in Reading

Weis Markets donates nearly $7,000 to Oley Valley Elementary School through Weis 4 School Program

Pennsylvania high school football rankings: Twin Valley rises; Wilson gets recognition

Kristin Gehris named School & Community Engagement Director at Yocum Institute for Arts Education

ReadingFilmFEST 2025 brings global stories and local talent to Berks County, Oct. 9–12

Fleetwood Bank shows loyalty to local agricultural industry

Oley Fair participating in statewide apron contest

Oley fairgrounds restrooms torn down, rebuilt ahead of fair

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Pagoda Skyline Inc. honors daughter of fire tower builder

Berks woman charged with welfare fraud

Recovery Walk to take place Saturday in Reading

Weis Markets donates nearly $7,000 to Oley Valley Elementary School through Weis 4 School Program

Pennsylvania high school football rankings: Twin Valley rises; Wilson gets recognition

Kristin Gehris named School & Community Engagement Director at Yocum Institute for Arts Education

ReadingFilmFEST 2025 brings global stories and local talent to Berks County, Oct. 9–12

Fleetwood Bank shows loyalty to local agricultural industry

Oley Fair participating in statewide apron contest

Oley fairgrounds restrooms torn down, rebuilt ahead of fair