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Man linked to 2012 West Reading killing by foam cup, discarded cigarette is sentenced

DNA · West Reading

Man linked to 2012 West Reading killing by foam cup, discarded cigarette is sentenced

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

A New Jersey was sentenced to state prison in a 2012 West Reading murder that authorities solved thanks to a foam cup and cigarette butt. Vallis Slaughter, 40, pleaded guilty Monday before Berks County Judge James Gavin to third-degree murder. Gavin then sentenced him to 15 to 30 years in state prison. Slaughter shot and killed 34-year-old Julio Torres on March 24, 2012, in a diner parking lot after the two men got into a late-night argument. Wh…See the Story

Next of kin sought for Reading man, 35

Reading, Pennsylvania · Reading

Next of kin sought for Reading man, 35

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Local lawmakers in Pa., NJ weigh in on passage of Trump's big tax bill

Donald Trump · Berks County

Local lawmakers in Pa., NJ weigh in on passage of Trump's big tax bill

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Pennsylvania and New Jersey lawmakers, including from the Lehigh Balley and Berks, are weighing in after the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump’s $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final congressional passage Thursday.See the Story

Building partially collapses on North 8th Street in Reading, displacing 10 residents

A partial building collapse on the 500 block of North 8th Street prompted an emergency response late Saturday afternoon, displacing 10 residents and shutting down part of the street while officials assess the damage. The City of Reading Department of Fire and Rescue Services was dispatched at 3:21 p.m. on July 5 for a reported structural collapse at 501 N. 8th Street, near the intersection of 8th and Green streets. According to Fire Marshal Jere…Building Collapse · Reading Read Article

Berks County South Campus to reopen with legionella bacteria cleared from water system

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Berks County will reopen its South Campus to the public on Monday after successfully remediating dangerous bacteria discovered in the site’s water system. The Mohnton campus was closed on June 10 after water tests indicated the presence of legionella at the Mohnton facility. The bacteria can cause legionnaires’ disease, which is a type of severe pneumonia that can prove fatal for about 10% of people infected, according to the Centers for Disease…Housing · Berks County See the Story

Berks County South Campus to reopen July 7 following water system remediation

The County of Berks announced that its South Campus building at 400 East Wyomissing Avenue will reopen to the public on Monday, July 7, following a nearly month-long closure. The facility had been closed since June 11 after tests revealed the presence of Legionella bacteria in the building’s water system. In response, the county initiated remediation efforts and conducted additional testing of both the water and air handling systems. Officials c…Berks County · Berks County Read Article

St. John’s (Hain’s) to hold Picnic in the Grove

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Drought watch lifted across Pennsylvania, but water conservation still encouraged

Berks County and seven other Pennsylvania counties have officially returned to normal status following the lifting of drought watch declarations, according to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The announcement came after the July 2 meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force, which determined that Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Delaware, Franklin, Lehigh, Philadelphia, and Washington counties no longer meet the criteria for a dro…Berks County · Berks County Read Article

Animal Rescue League launches emergency campaign to replace critical X-ray machine

The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) has launched an emergency fundraising campaign to raise $30,000 for the replacement of its critical X-ray machine, which no longer passes inspection. Without it, the shelter’s ability to diagnose and treat injured or sick animals is significantly limited. The ARL is seeking to replace the unit with a mobile X-ray machine, allowing the medical team to continue delivering rapid diagnostics and treatme…Birdsboro · Birdsboro Read Article

Man gets new sentence for 1997 murder of Reading store owner

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3 Berks players named to USA Lacrosse’s boys All-America team

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Three Berks County players were among the 10 players named to the USA Lacrosse All-America Boys Team from the central Pennsylvania section. Twin Valley had two players selected in senior goalie Dylan Corros and junior midfielder Drew Engle, who was the BCIAA player of the year. Also named to the team was Wilson senior attack Carter Brensinger, who finished his career with 200 goals, which puts him fourth all-time on the BCIAA career scoring list…Berks County · Berks County Read Article

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