Kenhorst News

The Berks County sheriff's department has provided this information about people wanted for failure to appear in family court.

Cumru Township's decision to demand payment from Kenhorst for its police responding to calls there even though it does not have a contract with the borough might be unprecedented in Berks County, but it's fair, said the head of the Berks County Chiefs of Police Association.

Kenhorst recently decided to contract with Reading instead of Cumru Township for police coverage to save money, but now Cumru is demanding payment if township police have to go into the borough for any reason after the contract expires Dec.

Talk of the Town features your comments on a current issue in the news and reader comments that were posted at readingeagle.com. This week we went to BARTA transportation center at Eighth and Cherry streets.

The man who has been accused of stalking Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner has for the past two years been walking the streets of Reading dressed as a monk and preaching the Gospel to passers-by, according to city police.

Editor: In regard to your article "New sexual predator law to mandate closer supervision of offenders in Berks, across U.S." , Richard F. Goodwin's comments actually shocked me.

Reading Eagle A gunman stole an undisclosed amount of cash from a Kenhorst convenience store over the weekend, police said Sunday.

Editor: The inferior design of the intersection where Lancaster Avenue, Route 10 and the West Shore Bypass meet has caused numerous fatal accidents and fender benders.

Despite the protest of a group of residents, Kenhorst has decided to sign a contract for police coverage with Reading.

Find a way to fund library Editor: The board of directors of the Reading Public Library has decided to close two branches and discontinue the bookmobile.

Empire Beauty School in Muhlenberg Township is holding a fundraiser today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2302 Fifth Street Highway.

A 51-year-old woman injured in a car crash more than seven years ago in Cumru Township died over the weekend in Reading Hospital, officials in the Berks County coroner's office said Tuesday.

BCTC adult education The Berks Career and Technology Center offers a variety of options for adults looking to further their education: Day student programs are full time and typically run for 18 months.

Economics will drive broader law-enforcement effort The Issue: Municipal officials say regional policing will be a hard sell.

Just call them bundles of boy. Weighing in at a combined 22 pounds and 11.5 ounces at birth, Jeffery, Gavyn and Blayk were born within three months of one another to the Focht sisters.

Borough would pay $372,221 in 2010; deal might save two Reading officers' jobs By Mary E. Young The Reading Police Department would begin providing law enforcement services in Kenhorst at the beginning of 2010 if an agreement can be reached on contract terms, City Council learned Monday.

Dozens of city employees packed City Council Chambers to protest what could be up to 95 job cuts as well as givebacks the city is seeking as it tries to close an expected $15 million gap in the 2010 budget.

Age: 62. Address: Maidencreek Township. Family: Five brothers, two sisters and more than 30 nieces and nephews.

Reading police officers could patrol the streets of Kenhorst next year. The small borough is working to finalize a coverage agreement with the city.

Cloudy, fall-like weather wasn't the only thing that put a chill in the air Monday as the Reading police honor guard and a phalanx of 30 city firefighters led off the 22nd Annual Labor Day Parade and Celebration.