Shillington News

"Bye-Bye Baby Brother!", written and illustrated by Sheena Dempsey, is perfect for older siblings who might be adjusting to sharing Mom's love and attention.

Do you find yourself waking up to a stiff neck, achy shoulders and a painful back after what should be a restful night's sleep? If so, you're not alone.

Talk of the Town features your comments on an issue in the news. This week we went to downtown Reading.

A Shillington man was injured Thursday morning when his car hit and sheared a fire hydrant on the West Reading side of the Buttonwood Street Bridge, borough police said.

Daily thought "I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken."

At the ribbon cutting for Grill Then Chill Bar and Lounge, from left, Francis G. Acosta, City Council president; Earl Lucas and Maribel Cosme, owners; and Mayor Vaughn D. Spencer.

The Shillington Planning Commission has received suggestions for "expanded planting, enlightened selection and elevated care of trees in our borough" from Michael G. Pinto, chairman of the Shillington Tree Advisory Committee.

The Shillington and Oley fire companies have been awarded grants totaling $427,000 and $61,646, respectively, from the federal government for operations and safety, Sen. Bob Casey announced Friday.

A manufacturing plant in Mohnton, that makes gyroscope-like devices that stabilize yachts was damaged by a fire sparked by a cutting torch.

Chris Karas addresses the audience as his wife Ann, looks on at Berks Encore's 13th Annual Community Breakfast at Crowne Plaza Reading, Wyomissing.

Editor: I just want you to know I found Harry J. Deitz Jr.'s column refreshing and honest .

Two teens hanging out at the West Reading Playground were surrounded and attacked by a group of students Tuesday afternoon, according to borough police.

Graduates Andrew Kutch, front, and Austin Adam head for their commencement ceremony Monday at the John Paul II Center for Special Learning in Shillington.

Daily thought "For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome.

Berks County's first official heat wave of the year is expected to morph into the first major summertime thunderstorm, starting Sunday afternoon into evening with gusty winds of 60 mph, torrential downpours, lots of lightning strikes and perhaps some damage, a meteorologist said.

The Sinking Spring Historical Society will host a free open house Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. that includes museum tours and a slideshow in celebration of Sinking Spring's 100th anniversary and Heritage Park's 35th.

Reading Eagle Parades and solemn ceremonies were held in every corner of Berks County on Monday to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to their country.

Traffic alert Route 422 in Wernersville will be closed from Furnace Street to Stitzer Avenue from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for Wernersville's annual Memorial Day parade.

Daily thought "Great is your mercy, O Lord; give me life according to your rules." Psalm 119:156 It is God's mercy toward us that he does not leave us to ourselves to find our own way, but instructs us in his ways.

Academic Year in America needs Reading-area families to play host to Chinese high school students.