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updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008 06:46 am

Pottstown News

Local news for Pottstown, PA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

7 hrs ago | The Reporter

Police log: Turnpike accident; more

An accident involving six vehicles caused the closure of one southbound lane and delays along the Northeast Extension of the Turnpike Thursday morning.

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Related Topix: Norristown, PA, Pennsylvania

12 hrs ago | The Mercury

Fired cop sought meeting before vote

Prior to voting to fire him, Borough Council members received a written request from Cpl.

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Fri Jul 18, 2008

Pottstown Mercury

Borough predicts $200,000 shortfall

Six months into the 2008 budget, even though revenues continue to outpace expenses, finance director Robert Armelin is predicting a $200,000 shortfall come December.

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Related Topix: Mortgage, Home

The Mercury

Passion Fest returns

Where can you get the entertainment of music concerts, an extreme sports show and vendors in a festival setting all for free? One answer, two words: Passion Fest.

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Pottstown Mercury

Roses for free rides

The shuttle service was offered free on Thursday because high temperatures were expected to create poor air quality.

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Related Topix: Valley Forge, PA, Collegeville, PA, Phoenixville, PA, King of Prussia, PA

Pottstown Mercury

Local innovator demonstrates new,

Jim Crater doesn't think like most people, and he will be the first person to tell you that - repeatedly.

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Pottstown Mercury

Police still investigating fatal crash

Police are still investigating the cause of a crash that killed one man and severly injured another.

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Related Topix: Norristown, PA, Trooper, PA

The Mercury

Pottstown fires first police officer in 14 years

For the first time in 14 years, a Pottstown Police officer has been fired by Borough Council.

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Thu Jul 17, 2008

The Mercury

Woman admits to child endangerment

A Pottstown woman has admitted to placing her toddler son in danger by leaving him alone outside a borough store while she went inside.

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Related Topix: Montgomery County, PA

The Mercury

Votes give Pottstown two engineering firms

The borough has a new borough engineer, even though it also still has the old borough engineer which, despite 10 years of service, was never actually named the borough engineer.

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Related Topix: Lancaster (University of South Carolina System), University of South Carolina System, Sanatoga, PA

Wed Jul 16, 2008

Philly.com

Farmer's fight against deer sickens neighbors

All Barry Davis wants to do is grow a good, juicy tomato, a nice crisp cucumber, and a hearty ear of corn, but the deer keep getting in his way.

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Related Topix: Montgomery County, PA

Tue Jul 15, 2008

Tony Phyrillas

New radio show debuts July 17

A weekly program offering an inside view of politics debuts Thursday at 5 p.m. on WPAZ 1370 AM in Pottstown.

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Sun Jul 13, 2008

WFMZ

Thousands Gather for Dalai Lama's Visit to Lehigh Valley

The Dalai Lama's historic trip to the Lehigh Valley marks the completion of the English translation of an important Buddhist text.

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Related Topix: Religion, Buddhism, Lehigh Valley (Pennsylvania State University System), Lehigh University

Fri Jul 11, 2008

WPVI-TV Philadelphia

Bandit hit Pottstown bank in June

POTTSTOWN, Pa. - July 10, 2008 -- The Philadelphia Division of the FBI and The Pennsylvania State Police, are requesting the public's assistance to identify and locate an individual alleged to be responsible ...

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Related Topix: Philadelphia, PA

Thu Jul 10, 2008

The Morning Call

East Greenville looks to propane as oil substitute

East Greenville council is considering a plan that would shave $7,000 off the cost of heating the borough's buildings.

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Related Topix: Bally, PA, East Greenville, PA

Tue Jul 08, 2008

Herald-Mail

Landlords, property owners in Waynesboro oppose proposed inspection program

Waynesboro Borough Council President Craig Newcomer wants volunteers - landlords, renters and other interested parties - to serve on a committee to study what should be included in a rental property inspection ...

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Sun Jul 06, 2008

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Reading building where toddler fell is empty

A Reading apartment house where a toddler fell three stories while riding his tricycle on the roof sat empty Friday, one day after the city condemned the building - again - for numerous safety violations.

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Related Topix: Reading, PA, Reading Metro, Hershey, PA

Fri Jul 04, 2008

WFMZ

Rain No Obstacle for Pottstown Parade

The rain didn't dampen 4th of July spirits in Pottstown. Thousands lined the parade route to cheer and wave flags.

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Thu Jul 03, 2008

WFMZ

Pottstown Celebrates Fourth of July a Day Early

High gas prices are keeping a lot of people home--or close to home--this holiday weekend.

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Wed Jul 02, 2008

WFMZ

Stabbing Victim Flown to Hospital with Chest Wound

One person was flown to the hospital after being stabbed in the chest in Pottstown, Montgomery County around 9:15 last night.

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Related Topix: Montgomery County, PA

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Pottstown, Pennsylvania is located in Montgomery County and is part of the Philadelphia Metro Area. Zip codes in Pottstown include 19465, and 19464.

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