West Lawn News

With a federal investigation still hanging over Angel Food Ministries, some Berks County churches involved in the low-cost food distribution program are reporting a drop in clients.

A West Lawn woman was sentenced Monday in Berks County Court to 31/2 to 10 years in state prison for stabbing a Bern Township drugstore employee with a steak knife.

Three weeks ago, Bucky the horse got loose from his line. And so began the pursuit: The horse galloping down the long driveway at the Brickey farm in Tilden Township and Nancy Brickey giving chase.

The Spring Township Planning Commission has had its first look at plans for a CVS/pharmacy proposed for the site of the Savage Preowned Kia car dealership.

New Saucon Valley High principal to start in January New Year, new principal for Saucon Valley High School.

Saucon Valley High School has a new leader. The school board voted Tuesday night to hire a Berks County assistant high school principal to replace high school Principal Todd Gombos, who will leave the district to head up Orefield Middle School in the Parkland School District.

Looks like Saucon Valley is poised to name a replacement for outgoing high school principal Todd Gombos , who is headed to the Parkland School District .

State Rep. Sam Rohrer is expected to announce his candidacy for Pennsylvania governor at a Town Hall Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Nov.

State Rep. Sam Rohrer, a champion of abolishing the school property tax in Pennsylvania, is poised to enter what is fast becoming a crowded field of candidates for governor.

Dale McCoy is sick of being called right-wing. The 48-year-old Hopewell electrician stood with several thousand flag-waving protesters yesterday on the West Lawn of the Capitol to denounce health care reform and a government they claim has spiraled out of control.

Speaker series Caron and Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyomissing, are sponsoring a four-part speaker series called "The Healing Power of 12-Step Spirituality." The series is meant to bring people who are involved with 12-step programs, and those who are not, together in conversation and provide opportunities for them to get to know one another and ...

Flu changes blood center policy Miller-Keystone Blood Center is refraining from using volunteers under age 18 at its blood drives and centers because of the high rate of flu cases among young people.

Reading Eagle: Ryan McFadden Galen Hall Golf Club is getting a new look. In the bar and lounge are from left: executive chef Hiram Quintana; Brian R. Stiefel, co-owner and vice president and treasurer; and Greg Labe, assistant general manager.

Road projects Interstate 176 between Exit 2 and Exit 10 : lane restrictions around the clock.

A non-fiction book by Berks County authors Steve Wagner and Sharon Wells Wagner , titled " Ordinary Heroes: Untold Stories of World War II ," is based on interviews with more than 60 former enlisted men, including Willard Bickel of Sanatoga and Gabe Fieni, the founder and designer of the World War II memorial in Pottstown's Mantawny Park .

Two Berks County men - one in military intelligence, the other a documentary film and reality TV producer - met at a seminar in Washington, D.C., almost two years ago and began collaborating on projects to improve U.S. foreign relations.

Reading Eagle Adam Sanders, West Lawn, has received a master of arts degree from Ball State University, Muncie, Ind.

Penn Township's road crew is reasonably staffed and reasonably paid, according to a report prepared at the township's request.

Nolan Michael Bordner, 2 months, is held by his father, Bryan Bordner of West Lawn.

Lower speed limit was unnecessary Editor: On Route 422 west of Reading, what is most likely the worst major highway in Berks County, the nightmare continues.