Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of October.
Good morning, Reading.
Police in Berks County said a 9 year old girl found at Turkey Hill in Mt Penn was safely reunited with her guardian this morning.
Bailey Wood Products hosts the 13th Annual Woodworker’s Fair today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Albany Township featuring local artisans, live demos, carriage rides, DJ sets, and kids’ crafts — the 12th Kempton Antique Show and 6th Albany Arts Fest offer antiques, art, complimentary apples, cider, and cookies.
Genesius Theatre in Reading will present a stage adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula this Halloween season with period costumes and a crypt-like set.
Performances are scheduled for Oct. 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on Oct. 25 at 3 p.m.
Preliminary September data shows Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate hit its lowest in three years as job seekers increased by 4,000 to 6,663,000.
The rise reflects a positive trend in the local economy.
A freeze watch has been issued for Berks County and nearby areas, with sub-freezing temperatures in the low 30s expected from late Saturday night through Sunday morning.
Residents should protect tender plants & outdoor plumbing from potential damage.
Joey Miranda, a lifelong Reading native, announced his mayoral campaign Friday, Oct.
16, at Pike Cafe on Pike Street. He promised to improve quality of life, boost public safety, and tighten city spending by hiring qualified staff.
Berks County has reported one new measles case, bringing the total to 7 confirmed cases.
Health officials advise residents to complete the two-dose MMR vaccination (which provides 97% protection) as community clinics have administered nearly 9,300 doses this season.
Conrad Weiser's undefeated girls soccer team enters the BCIAA tournament today as they host No. 8 Tulpehocken at 3 p.m. at the school field (season record: 19 wins, 0 losses).
The Reading Fightin Phils announced a community celebration for their Eastern League Championship win to be held at the local ballpark on a future date—details on start time and festivities will be shared soon.
Road restrictions will affect parts of South Fifth Avenue in West Reading and Museum Road in Reading Sunday for the annual Reading Hospital Road Run, an event drawing many local runners.
Wilson, perfect in league play, and defending champion Oley Valley are top seeds in the eight-team BCIAA field hockey tournament.
Wilson will face Schuylkill Valley at 7 p.m. Monday at West Lawn plus Oley Valley hosts Hamburg at 7 p.m. Monday with semifinals Wednesday and finals on Oct. 24.
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