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Owner of Berks personal care agency sentenced to prison for Medicaid fraud
Prison · Pennsylvania

Owner of Berks personal care agency sentenced to prison for Medicaid fraud

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The owner of a Bally-based personal care agency has been sentenced to state prison for running a scheme that defrauded Medicaid. Gavin Mata, 36, of Bronx, N.Y., was sentenced Wednesday by Berks County Judge Thomas Parisi to one month in prison, followed by 22 months of parole and five years of probation. Mata was also ordered to pay $235,778 in restitution. Mata pleaded guilty in April to felony Medicaid fraud and perjury, as well as a separate …See the Story
5 Lancaster County farms to be preserved with $1.5M in county, state dollars
Agriculture · Pennsylvania

5 Lancaster County farms to be preserved with $1.5M in county, state dollars

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Five Lancaster County farms are among 35 farms in 18 counties that will be preserved through a $10 million investment by local governments and the Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Program.See the Story
Route 143 Closures Delayed Again for Lenhartsville Bridge Project
Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania

Route 143 Closures Delayed Again for Lenhartsville Bridge Project

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Tonight’s planned closure of Route 143 for the Interstate 78 Lenhartsville bridge replacement project has been postponed. It’s the second time this week that weather has delayed the project. The Route 143 closures are now scheduled to occur between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. on June 23 for the eastbound bridge, and between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. on June 24 for the westbound bridge, pending weather, PennDOT said. To detour, motorists traveling on Route 143 nor…See the Story

“You just never know”: Hamburg postal worker shares journey, resilience after dog attack on her route

For Amanda Salen, working for the U.S. Postal Service wasn’t always part of the plan. But it’s quickly become more than just a job — it’s a calling that’s taken her from delivery routes to clerical roles, through career changes, and even into harm’s way. Salen, a Part-Time Flexible (PTF) Clerk with the Pine Grove Post Office, often travels to nearby towns to help staff other locations, like the Hamburg Post Office, where she recently reflected o…Hamburg · HamburgSee the Story

Albright College Announces Joyce Family Foundation Learning Commons

From Albright College Albright College is thrilled to announce that its newly renovated Learning Commons will be named the Joyce Family Foundation Learning Commons, in recognition of a transformational gift from Jeff Joyce ’83, his wife Cindy Joyce, and the Joyce Family Foundation. This extraordinary generosity will directly support Albright students by enhancing collaborative learning, innovation, and academic success for generations to come. T…Reading, Pennsylvania · ReadingSee the Story

Greater Governor Mifflin League Community Days returns for 9-day festival starting June 27

The 49th Annual Greater Governor Mifflin League (GGML) Community Days festival will return this summer with nine full days of food, music, games, and family fun. The event will take place from Friday, June 27 through Saturday, July 5 on the campus of Governor Mifflin Intermediate School at 600 Governor Drive in Shillington. After successful events in 2023 and 2024, organizers have made the new location at the Intermediate School permanent. The s…Shillington · ShillingtonRead Article

Shed Owners Urged to Review Security Following Metal Thefts in Odiham

Steel pipes and a metal sheet were stolen during a dawn burglary at a shed in Odiham last weekend.Womelsdorf · WomelsdorfSee the Story

Local student performer selected to perform at Carnegie Hall

Owen Kueny-Rongione, a student at Governor Mifflin Middle School has been selected for the Middle School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. Owen will perform in June with the Honors Junior Choir. Participation in the Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest-rated young performers from across the world. Owen auditioned for the Honors Performance Series and was recently accepted after a review by the Honors Selection Board. Acceptance t…New York State · New YorkRead Article

Wyomissing to host annual Independence Day Parade & Celebration with star-studded lineup of musical guests and hometown heroes

The Borough of Wyomissing has announced its biggest event of the year—the Annual Independence Day Parade & Celebration, taking place on Friday, July 4th, 2025, and promising a day packed with music, memories, and hometown pride. The celebration truly begins the night before, as the skies above Wyomissing explode with color during the Annual Fireworks Show. The dazzling display takes place on Thursday, July 3rd at 10:15 PM, lighting up the night …Wyomissing · WyomissingRead Article

Spring Township Police arrest man found inside home with stolen rare coins

An 18-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges after police responded to a reported burglary in progress on Gring Drive late last month. According to the Spring Township Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Gring Drive on May 30, 2025, after a caller reported finding men’s clothing on the floor of their enclosed porch—raising concerns about a possible break-in. When officers arrived, they discovered several items…Pennsylvania · PennsylvaniaRead Article

Fatal Stabbing of 15-Year-Old Reading Boy Ruled Justified Use of Force

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The June 6 fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old boy on a Reading street corner was in self-defense and no charges are warranted, Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams announced Tuesday. The stabbing happened about 7 p.m. at 10th and Buttonwood streets. City police officers arrived to find two stabbing victims, investigators said. Both were taken to Reading Hospital by ambulance. One of them, Kayden Beauville, died at the hospital because of hi…Reading, Pennsylvania · ReadingSee the Story

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