‘It’s really helped us to heal’ | The Britigans praise Four Diamonds programming
While Four Diamonds is well known for providing financial support, Paige Britigan and her family say Four Diamonds has given them experiences like no other. The Britigan's made their way up to Happy Valley from Quarryville, Pennsylvania, for their second in-person THON this weekend. 17-year old Paige was diagnosed...
Reading Dominican Independence Day flag raising ceremony postponed
READING, Pa. - Due to the impending weather, the Dominican Independence Day flag raising ceremony originally scheduled for Sunday will now be held Friday, February 27 at 4 p.m. at City Park. The media & public are invited to attend the flag raising ceremony commemorating Dominican Independence Day. The City...
Stronger, Smarter Power Grid to Improve Reliability for 6,000+ Customers in Berks County
A major upgrade to the electric grid is underway to bring more electricity to the region and support faster power restoration for more than 6,000 FirstEnergy Pennsylvania (FE PA) customers in Berks County. Led by Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission LLC (MAIT), a FirstEnergy Transmission company, the Van Reed 69-kV...
13 Local Pennsylvania Diners Where Meatloaf Tastes Just Like Mom Made
Few things hit the heart quite like a slice of meatloaf served on a thick ceramic plate in a classic Pennsylvania diner. The scent of onions and brown gravy drifting through the air, mashed potatoes piled high, green beans glistening with butter, and that first forkful that feels like pure comfort.
Berks County, PA – Scam Alert: Sheriff Warns of Impersonation Calls
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Berks County, Pennsylvania – The Berks County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an increase in phone scams allegedly targeting locals and causing significant financial losses. According to Sheriff...
“A Message from the Train” – Ephrata, PA (1909)
Mr. Elmer Oberholtzer lived on a Rural Delivery Route outside the borough of Ephrata in Lancaster County, PA. Ephrata, northeast of the city of Lancaster, is still surrounded by rich agricultural operations and businesses. In March of 1919, Elmer was given a postcard photograph. Although addressed and stamped, the...
Jonathan Martinez Charged In Head-Stomping Stevens Assault
Jonathan Martinez, 41, was arrested after officers responded to Cocalico Creek Road in Stevens at approximately 1:54 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, according to East Cocalico Township Police. Police said Martinez got into an argument with his ex-girlfriend and her mother. The argument turned physical when Martinez pulled...
Snowy crash brings pole down on overturned tractor-trailer in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A snowy crash brought a utility pole down onto an overturned tractor-trailer in Drumore Township, according to fire crews. The Quarryville Fire Company said its crews were called to the accident, located in the 1100 block of Lancaster Pike, around 7:48 p.m. Sunday. The...
Lebanon County Career & Technology Center hires new principal
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How much money did Penn State Thon 2026 raise? Hint: It set a record
Thon 2026 raised a record-setting $18,841,726.53, organizers announced at the Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday afternoon. Last year, Thon set a record by raising $17.7 million, close to $1 million more than the $16.95 million brought in during the 2024 event. The reveal came at the end of the 46-hour...

















