Clik here to view.
Toys and Dollars Needed for Holiday Party for Needy Local Families
Boxes of food for last year's needy families were loaded at the Manatawny Association.Everyone ate their fill at last year's holiday party at Norco Fire Co.The Manatawny Association is once again...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Honorable Alumni
Photo Courtesy of John J. ArmatoFrom left, Paul Salem son of Phyllis Sell Salem, Mark Pennypacker, David Garner, James E. RodgersA lawyer, a police chief, a middle east expert and a teacher are the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A 'Friendly' Way to Support Music in Pottsgrove
The Pottsgrove Music League PTA is hosting a fundraising event at Friendly's on Wednesday, Oct, 29 from 4 to 9 p.m.Fully 10 percent of all sales that night will be donated to the organization which...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Authoritatively Well Run
Photo by me (on the sly)The voluminous consultant reporton the Pottstown Wastewater SystemSo yes, I know, it's a few days late.OK, a week.But let's be honest, how many of you were sitting on the edge...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Math, Missing Roof Parts and Computers for All
The Pottsgrove School Board met for 90 minutes Tuesday and discussed items ranging from their pending One-to-One computer initiative; questions about the math curriculum as well as news on the roof...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Rubbish Brigade to the Rescue
Photo Courtesy of Carol R. LewisThe Upper Pottsgrove Rubbish Brigade rear, from left, Sherry Paup, Herb Miller, Donna Swavely, Elwood Taylor, front, from left, Renee Spaide, France Krazalkovich, Carol...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ride A Secret Haunted Rail Car for Hallowen
Photos courtesy of the Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust.A Halloween ride on a haunted train car can be an exciting experience.Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the Colebrookdale...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Zwikl Stepping Down as Executive Director of the Schuylkill River Heritage Area
Kurt Zwikl, shown here speaking at an event earlier this year.Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the Schuylkill River National Heritage Area.Schuylkill River Heritage Area Executive Director...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Deadline for Music Scholarship Extended to Nov. 5
Are you a student with a performing arts skill?Did you forget to submit your application for the Rotary Club's Performing Arts Scholarship?Do you like money?Well, you can thank us later, but The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Think Globally, Award Locally
Photo by Evan BrandtAndy Pitz, executive director of the French and PickeringCreek Conservation Trust, addresses the problems of climate change.Friday morning found this reporter sitting in the meeting...
View ArticleClik here to view.
No Tax Hike, An Eagle Scout, What's Not to Like?
Photo by Evan BrandtEagle Scout applicant Jacob Volpe talks about his Eagle Scout project, mulching trails in the township's open space property, with a little help from Roadmaster Michael HeydtMonday...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Democracy's Death of a Thousand Cuts
It was Election Day yesterday, so naturally, I was sitting on my couch binge-watching my favorite program on Netflix.It had not been a conscious decision -- to avoid election-related information on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Of Lifesavers and 0% Tax Hikes
Fuzzy Photo by Evan Brandt's iPhone which can't seem to focus any more.From left Steve Morrisey, Anthony Fischer, Brian Weitzel, Police Chief Rick Drumheller and Nik Stoltzfus. The four officers were...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pottstown HS Shows They CARE by Giving Blood
Photos by John J. ArmatoRichard Duvivier, Tyler Keefer, Bryant Quill and Timothy Mutter, rear, recharge after donating blood during Pottstown CARES Day. BLOGGER'S NOTE:The following was provided by...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Making Their Move
Photo by Evan BrandtThe weather was dramatic but not a problem Friday for the move-in to RupertSpent some time Friday visiting Edgewood as the movers cleared it out and one of them, Roger Hendricks,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
30 Years of Service Recognized
BLOGGER'S NOTE:The following was provided by Upper Pottsgrove TownshipUpper Pottsgrove resident Reginald Leister was recognized at a recent Board of Commissioners Meeting with a Certificate of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Let's Meet at Pottstown Junction
Photo by Leonard F. Shaner Jr.A special excursion of The Colebrookdale Railroad's Secret Valley line met an Amtrak passenger train in Pottstown Saturday for the first time in 81 years.For the first...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Budgets, Bids and Police Bombshells
Photo by Evan BrandtA medium-sized crowd gathers at last night's council meetingMonday night was a pretty busy one at borough council.Lots of stuff on the agenda; a budget with tax hike will be...
View ArticleClik here to view.
It all Adds Up
Photo by Evan BrandtHand-outs about teaching math provided to the school board and the public by Superintendent Shellie Feola.In many ways, Tuesday's Pottsgrove School Board meeting was all about...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Order in the Court, the Homecoming Court That Is
Photos Courtesy of John ArmatoPottsatown High School's Homecoming Court, from left, Jenn Remick, Randy Mercado, Eliana Arroyo-Dech, Maverick Somich, Jenna Endy, Justin Beasley Turner (standing in for...
View Article