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Birdsboro man killed in Exeter crash
Reading Eagle A Birdsboro man was killed early Friday in a one-car accident on Route 422 in Exeter Township, authorities said. Comment?
Driver Killed When Car Slides Off Road, Hits Pole
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... on Route 422 near Red Lane in Exeter Township around 1:15. The victim has been identified as Bruce Cozzone, 56, of Birdsboro. The coroner says he died of injuries to his head and chest. Comment?
Two Fire Companies Join Forces In New Year
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Two fire companies in Berks County are joining forces. The Birdsboro Fire Company is merging with the Kulptown Fire Company in Union Township to form the Birdsboro-Union Fire Department. Comment?
Union Township woman doggedly continues search for lost cat
... 3 feet below. Rebmann saw the cat as he rounded the corner at the back of her house on Center Road just east of Birdsboro. "One second he was on my kitchen table and the next minute he's gone," said Rebmann, a former Union Township supervisor. Now, ... 1 comment
Teddy bear drive by 2 Berks women brightens Christmas for hospitalized children
The Get Better Bears Brigade started small but soon grew to brighten Christmas for more than 300 children. Birdsboro resident Sue M. Dengler's original goal was to collect 75 teddy bears for children at three area hospitals. Courtesy of Gail R. ... Comment?
Birdsboro man jailed in assault and robbery
An 18-year-old Birdsboro man has been arrested on charges he beat and robbed a man while the victim was visiting a borough residence this month. 1 comment
Reform candidate challenges incumbent in 130th House Dist.
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... Dist. seat for 20 years, will serve as Maloney's campaign chairman. The 130th District includes Amity Township; Birdsboro; Boyertown; Colebrookdale Township; Douglass Township; Earl Township; Exeter Township (Districts 01, 03, 06 and 07); Fleetwood; ... Comment?
Retired owners of greenhouse back at the helm due to zoning snafu
... been selling lots of poinsettias, and they also have shipments of poinsettias ready to be delivered to two local Birdsboro churches to decorate the sanctuaries for Christmas services. While Christmas sales have been good, the fate of the business is ... Comment?
Conservative to challenge Kessler for 130th House seat
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... 130th Dist. seat for 20 years, will serve as Maloney's campaign chairman. The 130th Dist. includes Amity Township; Birdsboro; Boyertown; Colebrookdale Township; Douglass Township; Earl Township; Exeter Township (Districts 01, 03, 06 and 07); ... Comment?
Cumru's policing demand called unusual, but not unfair
... the Berks County Chiefs of Police Association. "The thinking behind that is sound," said association president and Birdsboro Police Chief Theodore R. Roth. Kenhorst is saving money by contracting with Reading for police coverage, ending a 23-year ... Comment?
Union Township to drill exploratory wells
... to alleviate high rates for more than 350 households in the western part of the township that receive water from Birdsboro. It's not yet known what Union's rates would be. A firm plan for a water system is still at least 18 to 24 months away, said ... Comment?
Birdsboro steps back in time with Christmas celebration
... clop" of the horse-drawn carriage making its way up Main Street. Or perhaps the groups singing out carols. The Birdsboro Christmas tree is lit Saturday, above, and Major Colin D. DeVault, at left, plays with a Salvation Army band. It could have been ... Comment?
... The blood drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the old gymnasium of the high school, Chestnut Street, Birdsboro PA. No appointments will be necessary; walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call 610-385-6671. Wednesday, Dec. 16 A ... Comment?
Man killed after being struck by car in South Heidelberg
... were looking for him at a nearby shopping center when he was hit. The driver of the car, Samuel M. Mengel, 25, of Birdsboro stopped immediately, police said. He was not injured and will not be charged, Chwastiak said. Comment?
Armorcast owner agrees to site cleanup, inspection with Birdsboro, Union officials
... safety concerns. Gregory Flynn, who has owned the site for 18 years, also agreed in district court to allow Birdsboro and Union Township officials to inspect the property once a month. Two-thirds of the 91-acre complex lies in Birdsboro; the rest is ... 2 comments
Girl Sings About Belief In Santa In Song Written With Father
Come Saturday, a Christmas tree will light up in Birdsboro in Berks County. And as the borough prepares for the holiday, one little girl is set to sing the praises of a man who embodies the spirit of the season. Comment?
Tractor Trailer Overturns, Loses Load Of Live Chickens
... 6,300 chickens. "My driver called me right after it happened," said Art Heckman of the Mehadrin Kosher Poultry in Birdsboro. "That's how I found out what went on. I tried to get other drivers and people here right away." Many of the crates rolled ... 27 comments
Muhlenberg, Ressler facing life after Reggie
They're switching from Reggie to Ressler in Laureldale and expecting big things in Birdsboro. Comment?
Traffic Alert: Truck spills load of chickens on bypass ramp in Wyomissing
... 10:35 a.m. accident spilled the load of chickens, which were reportedly being shipped to a processing plant in the Birdsboro area. Wyomissing police, fire police and the state Department of Agriculture are on the scene. Further updates as they ... Comment?
Windstream to cut 35 positions in Birdsboro
Windstream Corp., the Little Rock, Ark.-based firm which last month completed its purchase of D&E Communications Inc., Ephrata, said Monday that in addition to the jobs it is cutting in that area, it also is reducing its work force in Birdsboro. Comment?