Berks county news

• Acosta, Reed, Daubert win council primary races
  Reading EagleCity Council President Francis G. Acosta won the Democratic Primary for the post to which he was appointed 16 months ago, beating challenger Robert Melendez 1,831 to 1,039 in complete but unofficial results.Meanwhile, incumbent Donna Ree... […]
• Coroner called to crash in Amity Township
  The coroner has been called to an accident in Amity Township, in which a motorcycle collided with a sport utility vehicle. The crash occurred about 5:45 p.m. on Old Airport Road near Magnolia Drive. Police have closed Old Airport Road.Further details... […]
• Elections director urges Berks residents to vote today
  No problems reported in polling places so far. […]
• Reading man fatally injured in Route 222 accident
  Officials in the Berks County coroner’s office said Leon C. Gibbs Jr., 50, of Reading, was the person fatally injured this morning when his car collided with a tractor-trailer on Route 222 just north of Route 73 in Maidencreek Township. Gibbs was ... […]
• Person of the week: Ashley Moya
  Age: 17.Address: Shillington.Family: Parents, Pedro Moya and Martha Cruz, both of Shillington; and a sister, Emely Moya, 11.Grade/school: Senior at Gov. Mifflin High School.Making a difference: Moya is secretary of the Gov. Mifflin High School Key Cl... […]