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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Berks County Community Foundation awarded more than $1.1 million in grants in the first quarter of 2025 - it distributed $1,152,270 in 190 awards to 142 organizations to support projects in environment, education, health, arts and economic development. Molly McCullough Robbins said the grants were possible thanks to generous donors who care about Berks County. Berks Weekly
- ➤ Dozens gathered inside Reading City Hall Tuesday evening to honor more than 200 lives lost in last week’s nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic — the ceremony was moved indoors due to rain and featured a moment of silence, a cappella singing, and displays of candles, flowers, and Dominican flags that united the community. WFMZ-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Strong winds snapped a utility pole on South 16th Street, leaving about 1,600 customers in eastern Reading without power. Reading Eagle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Pottstown man admitted he was part of a multi-county gun trafficking network after a stab wound he suffered in Berks County sparked an investigation—one that led police to break up the group. Reading Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Berks County meets 100% of its electricity needs using solar panels. Reading Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters in Berks County will cast ballots on May 20 to choose candidates for county leadership positions, including a judge vacancy arising from Judge Jeffrey Sprecher's retirement in July. The election will also fill offices for sheriff, coroner, prothonotary, and treasurer with candidates from both major parties. Reading Eagle
- ➤ The Reading airport authority approved an agreement with NetJets to lease a 30,000-square-foot hangar at Bern Township airfield — the new tenant space will soon support NetJets operations. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Berks County voters will select district judges on May 20 for six-year terms with an annual salary of $113,713—judges who issue arrest and search warrants, set bail, and oversee arraignments among other duties. In District 23-1-06, candidates from both major parties are Colleen Dugan Schearer and Jason M. Bowen, while in District 23-2-04 the incumbent David L. Yoch appears on both party ballots. Reading Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Travis Jenkins helped Gov. Mifflin win on April 14 by improving their record to 12-0—his key play led the team to victory in the local baseball game. Reading Eagle
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