High winds cause Berks County power outages
Wind gusts up to 45 mph early Thursday caused power outages and traffic detours throughout Berks County as falling tree branches brought down wires and snapped utility poles.
Reading Eagle,
Thu Dec 03 21:30:13 PST 2009
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Berks County commissioners approve 2.75% pay raise level for departments opting ou...
The Berks County commissioners Thursday allotted 2.75 percent of budgeted salaries to distribute as raises in departments that opt out of a merit-based pay increase system.
Reading Eagle,
Thu Dec 03 21:29:33 PST 2009
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State agency reauthorizes phone surcharge for Berks 9-1-1 operations
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on Thursday reauthorized the monthly fee Berks County telephone customers pay for the local 9-1-1 system.
Reading Eagle,
Thu Dec 03 21:29:53 PST 2009
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Reading man charged with selling drugs, rifle to undercover Berks detective
A Reading man was arrested on charges of selling marijuana, cocaine and an assault rifle to an undercover detective with the Berks County District Attorney's Drug Task Force.
Reading Eagle,
Thu Dec 03 21:29:43 PST 2009
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Firefighters Battle Barn Fire In Berks County
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WFMZ Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey,
Thu Dec 03 08:10:15 PST 2009
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Wachovia economist to Berks business leaders: Recession over, recovery will linger
Wachovia's Dr. Jay H. Bryson says the effect of the downturn in Berks County is typical of the nation at large.
Reading Eagle,
Thu Dec 03 04:12:45 PST 2009
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Overnight storm damage blocking some Berks County roads
The aftermath of an overnight thunderstorm is being felt by motorists this morning. The Berks County Communications Center has been getting numerous calls about downed trees and wires block...
Reading Eagle,
Thu Dec 03 03:50:22 PST 2009
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Firefighters Battle House Fire In Berks County
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WFMZ Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey,
Thu Dec 03 07:10:25 PST 2009
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Elves from Berks decorate governor's Christmas tree with handmade crafts
With Berks County art and a pressed-tin heart on loan.
Reading Eagle,
Wed Dec 02 21:21:03 PST 2009
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You ask Youker: What are the stone visible along some country roads in Berks?
You ask Youker is a weekly feature providing answers to quirky curiosities of the Berks County area. Q: Driving around Berks County, I often see stone arches in fields. Many are close to th...
Reading Eagle,
Wed Dec 02 21:20:52 PST 2009
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Bulletin board: Penn State Berks Christian Student Fellowship sets Q&A session
The Penn State Berks Christian Student Fellowship is sponsoring a Christianity question-and-answer session tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Perkins Auditorium. The event is free and open to the ...
Reading Eagle,
Wed Dec 02 21:28:35 PST 2009
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Berks delegation weighs in on Obama's strategy for Afghanistan
Members of the congressional delegation whose districts include Berks County comment on President Barack Obama's decision to increase military forces in Afghanistan.
Reading Eagle,
Wed Dec 02 21:22:25 PST 2009
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Top 3 going on sale this week: Berks Jazz Fest, Michael Buble and more
20th Annual Berks Jazz Fest, March 19 - 28, Reading, www.berksjazzfest.com. Ticket price vary by show, on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. Michael Buble , 8 p.m. March 16, Wachovia Center, 3601 S. ...
The Morning Call,
Wed Dec 02 08:55:34 PST 2009
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Aylesbury FC knocked out of Berks and Bucks Cup
Aylesbury FC were knocked out of the Berks and Bucks Cup last night against Milton United.
Aylesbury Today,
Wed Dec 02 07:41:59 PST 2009
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11 Berks lawyers certified to practice before Supreme Court
Jill M. Scheidt rose and stood proudly as her name was called during a ceremonial session of the U.S. Supreme Court. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and six associate justices convened th...
Reading Eagle,
Thu Dec 03 21:21:02 PST 2009
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Property taxes in Berks main topic at lawmaker's town hall
About 65 residents concerned with rising property taxes came out to town hall meeting Thursday night with state Rep. Jim Cox, a Spring Township Republican, in the Tulpehocken School Distric...
Reading Eagle,
Thu Dec 03 21:31:13 PST 2009
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Berks Humane Society offers reward in dog burning
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The Mercury,
Wed Dec 02 03:47:07 PST 2009
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Unemployment unchanged in Berks
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Berks County was unchanged in October at 9.6 percent, according to statistics supplied today by the state Department of Labor and Industry.
Reading Eagle,
Tue Dec 01 21:42:44 PST 2009
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Humane Society of Berks County adds $1,000 to reward for tips in pit bull case
The Humane Society of Berks County Inc. announced Tuesday that it is offering an additional $1,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the torture of a...
Reading Eagle,
Tue Dec 01 21:14:04 PST 2009
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