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Operation Holiday: Mom of 3 faces financial woes after spinal surgery

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Operation Holiday: Mom of 3 faces financial woes after spinal surgery

100% Center coverage: 6 sources

Being rushed to the emergency room was the last thing Megan expected this holiday season. But when a spinal injury left Megan sidelined from her job for weeks, she was forced to stretch her finances even thinner than usual. “I’m a single mom of three young babies,” Megan said. “So that’s what I dealt with this year.” Luckily, Megan was able to return to her job as a manager for a local business after treatment, but the hefty medical bills remain…See the Story

Operation Holiday: Financially strapped mother of 1 grateful for the help of others

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Operation Holiday: Financially strapped mother of 1 grateful for the help of others

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

As Christmas nears, Amber’s little girl, 6, couldn’t wait to visit Santa Claus to tell him how well-behaved she has been this year and how she wishes a Barbie doll or a doll house will be under the Christmas tree. “She’s really excited,” said Amber, a single mother who worries that because of the financial strain she’s under she won’t be able to make her little girl’s wishes come true. Amber said it breaks her heart when she has to explain to he…See the Story

Awards presented to Berks County 4-H dairy members

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Awards presented to Berks County 4-H dairy members

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Berks County 4-H Dairy Club members were recognized for their participation and achievements in 2025 during the 4-H Dairy Recognition event held recently at the Berks County Agricultural Center. The Charles D. Care Memorial Rookie Award is presented to a first- or second-year member from each dairy club for being a Rookie of the Year. Each club nominates a member who attends club meetings, participates in projects, helps out at the fair with goo…See the Story

Pottstown man draws prison for pistol-whipping man outside local pub

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NORRISTOWN — A Pottstown man is headed to prison for severely injuring a borough man by repeatedly pistol-whipping him on the head during a “chaotic” fight among numerous people outside a local pub. Trevor Young, 34, of the 200 block of North Evans Street, was sentenced in Montgomery County Court to 4 to 10 years in a state correctional institution after he pleaded guilty to felony charges of aggravated assault and carrying a firearm without a l…Pottstown · Pottstown Read Article

Awards presented to Berks County 4-H dairy members

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Berks County 4-H Dairy Club members were recognized for their participation and achievements in 2025 during the 4-H Dairy Recognition event held recently at the Berks County Agricultural Center. The Charles D. Care Memorial Rookie Award is presented to a first- or second-year member from each dairy club for being a Rookie of the Year. Each club nominates a member who attends club meetings, participates in projects, helps out at the fair with goo…Pottstown · Pottstown See the Story

In Landmark Decision, Court Rules Pottstown Cannot Enter Rental Units Without Warrant

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The decision comes after a lawsuit from local residents that drew the attention of civil rights and privacy advocates around the country.Pottstown · Pottstown Read Article

Ex-youth coach sent to prison for sexually abusing 2 underage girls

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NORRISTOWN — A Springfield Township man, a former volunteer umpire and youth baseball coach in the Montgomery County area, is headed to prison for at least a decade for having sexual contact with two underage girls whom he also provided alcohol and vape pens after meeting them through social media apps. Tyler James Degiacomo, 35, of the first block of Apel Avenue, was sentenced in Montgomery County Court to 10 to 20 years in a state correctional…Pottstown · Pottstown Read Article

Operation Holiday: Single mother struggles to find work before the holidays

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When Mia and her two children lived in Philadelphia, she had no shortage of work as a home health care worker and part-time ambulance driver. Since moving back to Montgomery County a few months ago, the mother of two has struggled to find work. “I’ve been applying for jobs,” Mia said. “Still nothing yet.” Mia now spends her time and energy caring for her two boys, a 4-year-old and 11-month-old. She said she isn’t sure what she’s going to do for …Pottstown · Pottstown Read Article

Exeter firefighters help students shop for the holidays

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Members of the Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department took part in the annual “Shop with a Firefighter” program along with other volunteers. COURTESY OF EXETER FIRE DEPARTMENTExeter Township Volunteer Fire Department members joined other volunteers Dec. 4 at Boscov’s East for their annual “Shop with a Firefighter” event at Boscov’s East. From left, firefighters Zander Boardman, Connor Freiwald and Giovanni Arias get ready to hit the help a yo…Firefighters · Pottstown Read Article

Thousands kick off holidays at Boyertown Chillin On Main

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Boyertown welcomed thousands of visitors on Saturday, Dec. 6, as the community gathered for activities, live entertainment, shopping, photo opportunities and holiday cheer at Building a Better Boyertown’s 19th Chillin’ on Main. A highlight of the event was the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, who rode into town on a firetruck courtesy of Friendship Hook and Ladder. This year’s Santa and Mrs. Claus, Kevin Zimmers and Jamie Cascino, continued a tr…Pottstown · Pottstown Read Article

Operation Holiday: Financially strapped mother of 1 grateful for the help of others

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

As Christmas nears, Amber’s little girl, 6, couldn’t wait to visit Santa Claus to tell him how well-behaved she has been this year and how she wishes a Barbie doll or a doll house will be under the Christmas tree. “She’s really excited,” said Amber, a single mother who worries that because of the financial strain she’s under she won’t be able to make her little girl’s wishes come true. Amber said it breaks her heart when she has to explain to he…Santa Claus · Pottstown See the Story

Data center lawyer says Pennhurst project will be built

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EAST VINCENT — A lawyer representing the company that wants to build a data center on the former Pennhurst Asylum property made a pitch to the township supervisors Wednesday for making changes to its proposed data center ordinance. As the draft stands now, attorney Matt McHugh told the board, it would essentially prevent the construction of a data center on the property. He said because an submission to the township has already been made under t…Data Centers · Pottstown Read Article

Genesius Theatre to present work by Beane

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Douglas Carter Beane kicks off his run as artistic director of Genesius Theatre with a new work he has written and is directing, a heartwarming play about art and Pennsylvania titled, “The Behavior of Light.” Douglas Carter Beane (Courtesy of Douglas Carter Beane) Performances will take place Friday, Saturday and next Sunday; Dec. 18, 19, 20, 26 and 27. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of next Sunday, when the show starts a…Pottstown · Pottstown See the Story