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Sunday, May 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Phyllis Lauck, the third member of a Robeson Township family, died at 1 a.m. in Reading Hospital from injuries sustained in a two-alarm predawn home fire on April 28—she had been on life support after the loss of her husband and son and investigators have isolated the rear exterior of the house as the fire's point of origin. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Robeson Township police said a fatal house fire on April 28 took 74-year-old Phyllis L. Lauck's life—she became the third victim after three residents were rescued and taken to a local hospital while investigators continue to look into the cause. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ A Saturday evening fire in a mixed-use building on South 9th Street displaced eight people and sent two to the hospital — one firefighter among them — after heavy flames caused a wall to collapse, with the blaze reported at 5:16 p.m. on May 3rd. Berks Weekly
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities in Berks County have increased DUI enforcement efforts for prom and graduation season as the North Central Regional DUI Enforcement Program said sobriety checkpoints, roving DUI patrols and Cops in Shops operations have been in place since May 2 and will continue until June 22—this move aims to deter impaired driving and underage drinking. Berks Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Graduates from Berks Career & Technology Center and Reading Muhlenberg CTC were honored at the Decision Day celebration on May 1 at the Miller Center for the Arts. They were recognized for choosing college, military service, or work—bringing families and community leaders together to celebrate their bright futures. Berks Weekly
- ➤ German exchange students from Reutlingen visited City Hall on May 1 to learn about Reading’s government and history from city leaders during a lunch reception and round table discussion. They will use Reading as a base for two weeks to make day trips and build ties as part of a program that began in 2002 — a sister city partnership. Reading Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On May 3, motorcycle riders took part in the fourth annual Undy 500 at Classic Harley-Davidson in Bern Township—raising awareness for colorectal cancer screening. Organized by nonprofit My Gut Instinct and led by Dr. Aparna Mele, the event offered free testing kits and coupons to encourage men aged 45 to 65 to get screened. Reading Eagle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ America’s Best Restaurants will film segments at two Berks County restaurants on Friday, May 16 to capture owner interviews and highlight popular dishes. Leesport Diner in Ontelaunee Township will host crews from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.—Mimmo’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Reading will welcome crews from 3 to 6 p.m. Reading Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, multiple Berks high school teams played as Kutztown beat Tulpehocken 10 to 6 in softball with Felicia Oldt driving in key runs, Gov. Mifflin shut out Reading High 15 to 0, and Twin Valley edged Conrad Weiser 4 to 3 with Erin Cromwell striking out 11; in girls lacrosse and volleyball, teams including Wyomissing and Southern Lehigh won decisive games—Wyomissing beat Cocalico while Southern Lehigh defeated Kutztown. Reading Eagle
- ➤ On Friday night, Gov. Mifflin defeated Reading High 6-1 with key hits by Cam Zurawski and Bryce Detwiler as the Mustangs improved to 19-1, while Wilson beat Muhlenberg 6-0, Berks Catholic won 13-6 over Schuylkill Valley, and Kutztown outscored Antietam 16-1 in games highlighted by strong pitching and timely hitting. Reading Eagle
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Vince Gill Concert
7-9 p.m. — Santander Arena — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the musical talents of Vince Gill live in Reading, PA.
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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2025
4-8 p.m. — Shiloh Hills Park — Entry fees vary — A fun and engaging running series encouraging kids to embrace an active lifestyle.
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Schuylkill Navigation Bicentennial
10 AM – 4 PM — Berks County Heritage Center — Free displays, fee for lectures — Explore canal history through engaging lectures and historic artifacts at the heritage center.
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Fightin Phils vs. Erie Sea Wolves
2:45 PM — FirstEnergy Stadium — Affordable tickets available — Experience the thrill of Double-A baseball as the Fightin Phils take on their rivals in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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