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Apr 11, 2013 | Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Neighbors spring into action after lightning strikes house in Centre Township

Neighbors rescued about 15 small dogs from a Centre Township home that caught fire after lightning struck the house's chimney Wednesday night, but firefighters found two dead dogs in the house, a fire chief said this morning.

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Wed Feb 13, 2013

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Her walnut treats will make you yodel with joy

Dave Kline and Betty Naftzinger at the Lyons Fiddle Festival. Betty is known for her yodeling prowess, and also for her ability to turn English walnuts into winter treats.

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Thu Jan 31, 2013

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Storm knocks out power in Berks

About 2,400 Met-Ed customers in Berks County are without power this morning due to wind-related damage to power lines, utility spokeswoman Karen T. Baxter said.

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Tue Jan 29, 2013

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Dent to hold town hall meeting in Hamburg

U.S. Rep. Charles W. Dent will hold a town hall meeting today from 3 to 4 p.m. in Hamburg Borough Hall, 61 N. Third St.

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Tue Jan 15, 2013

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Future of Gin Mill Bridge depends on its past

The historic status of Gin Mill Bridge in Centre Township is set to be determined next month.

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