Breinigsville News

A text message that says "I'm about to leave" is the last time Janet Royer had contact with her son Thursday night.

Hayden Craddolph, executive director of the Haydenfilms Institute, high-fives a student before the start of the screening of public-service announcements created by teens.

This story was last updated on May 21 at 2:30 p.m.: The Pennsylvania State Police held a press conference Monday afternoon regarding the disappearance of 21-year-old Matthew Royer , who left the University of Rhode Island Thursday evening, reportedly en route to his Skippack home, but never arrived.

Bring your children to learn useful stretching techniques Saturday at the West End Yoga Center in Allentown and help save the lives of defenseless animals.

The Pennsylvania State Police held a press conference Monday afternoon regarding the disappearance of 21-year-old Matthew Royer , who left the University of Rhode Island Thursday evening, reportedly en route to his Skippack home, but never arrived.

When Wes Schlauch, of Breinigsville, PA, was 16 years old, he suffered a stroke that paralyzed the entire right side of his body.

Why does California get all the attention when winemaking has been part of Pennsylvania's heritage for more than three centuries? The roots of winemaking were planted in the Keystone State by none other than William Penn.

Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot has climbed to $360 million-the third highest Powerball prize of all time.

The Goddard School , an early childhood and preschool learning center, will present revised land development plans to the Upper Macungie Planning Commission Wednesday night.

Upper Macungie Police are investigating a case involving a woman who was told by telephone that her father was being held captive and demanded a $2,500 ransom for his safe return.

This Breinigsville home, located at 9736 Newtown Road, with an asking price of $324,00 is currently one of the priciest homes for sale in the Parkland School District.

Long shuffle board: Bill of Andreas is looking for a 20-foot, 8-inch regulation shuffle board in good condition.

Taco Bell , located at 248 South Route 100 in Breinigsville, has been cited again for having four or more false alarms in a 12-month period, according to Upper Macungie Police.

Upper Macungie Police are investigating the theft of several items from a Breinigsville garage, including a generator an hand tools.

A motocross motorcyle was stolen from a Breinigsville garage either Saturday night or in the early morning hours of Sunday, according to Upper Macungie Police.

Grim's Greenhouse is taking the popular "fall festival" concept and putting a spring spin on it with lots of fun outdoor activities in Breinigsville through May and June.

Tom Calvaresi, founder of Berks County's oldest winery, knows it's tough to elbow his way into the glasses of a drinking public more attuned to Napa Valley pinot noirs and French Burgundies.

Several gardening items were taken from a Breinigsville home on Monday, according to Upper Macungie Police .

If you are interested in reading a particular establishment's inspection sheet, please go to the Pennsylvania Food and Safety Web site , and type in the name of the establishment.

A pot bellied pig was found Saturday in the vicinity of Vera Cruz Road in Upper Milford Township.