Category Archives: The Southern Berks News

‘Blanketeers’ bring a special warmth to hospitalized children

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

By Brenda Maguire For Journal Register News Service Every Monday afternoon, a room in The Heritage of Green Hills living community’s clubhouse turns into a factory of sorts. A group of about ten women find themselves seated at tables piling … Continue reading →

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BUFD offers reflective address panels

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

NOTE: Front page story By Brenda Maguire For Journal Register News Service “We want people to think about these like they do smoke detectors; it’s another life-saving step.” Barry Katzin, BUFD Fire Prevention SpecialistWhether it is an emergency that requires … Continue reading →

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Schuylkill River Sojourn floats through Berks

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

By Brenda Maguire News Writer After waiting about an hour past the 5 p.m. expected arrival time, staff and spectators were greeted by the glimmer of kayak paddles on the horizon June 6. Within minutes, the Allegheny Aqueduct Park in … Continue reading →

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Remembering the fallen heroes

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

By Brenda Maguire News Writer Exeter American Legion Post 934 held their 30th annual Memorial Day Parade and Service on May 30. The parade started at Exeter High School and ended at Forest Hills Memorial Park, where the service was held. … Continue reading →

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Amity Primary Center students learn about different vehicles

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

By Brenda Maguire News Writer Students at the Amity Primary Center in the Daniel Boone Area School District took part in the sixth annual Transportation Day May 23 as part of their “Things That Go” unit. “We’re really big on … Continue reading →

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Mifflin students get a hands-on history lesson

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

By Brenda Maguire News Writer he sun was shining last Monday when the fifth graders at Governor Mifflin Intermediate School took part in a day long Civil War reenactment. “We believe this is our 14th year doing this, and we’ve … Continue reading →

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