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Boyertown Wed. Oct 18 2023

October 18, 1954: St. John's Lutheran Church Pastor David Longacre Commits Suicide

The suicide by hanging of popular civic leader and pastor shocks the Boyertown community.

Boyertown Tue. Oct 17 2023

Unexpectedly Successful: Finding the Perfect PORGY for Gershwin's PORGY AND BESS

Todd Duncan, a classically-trained opera singer, unexpectedly became the model for all Porgys for George Gershwin's "folk opera" Porgy and Bess.

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Unexpectedly Successful: Finding the Perfect PORGY for Gershwin's PORGY AND BESS

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Boyertown Tue. Oct 17 2023

October 17, 1889: Who Knew? Fagleysville Man a Contender for President of the United States.

Civil War hero from Fagleysville contends for the office of President of the United States.

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October 17, 1889: Who Knew? Fagleysville Man a Contender for President of the United States.

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Beth Norton Boyertown event

Organ Concert and Live Nativity - Fri Dec 1 4:00 pm
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Beth Norton Boyertown event

Shepherd’s Cafe - Wed Dec 6 12:00 pm
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Lesley Misko Boyertown News Tip - Sun. Nov 19 2023

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday Sales at Gramia's!
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Dec 3: The Classic "Some Like It Hot" at the State Theatre - Sun Dec 3 4:00 pm
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Dec 2: For the Kids "The Polar Express" - Sat Dec 2 10:00 am
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Sue Ellen Echard Boyertown event

Christmas Lessons and Carols - Sun Dec 17 7:00 pm
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BMBA Charity Auction - Wed Dec 6 7:30 am
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Sairra Cloen Boyertown event

Cozy Dog Day at the Library - Sat Dec 16 11:00 am
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Boyertown Mon. Oct 16 2023

"Party With A Purpose" Helps Keep Memory Alive

A scholarship awarded to a Boyertown graduate helps to keep a memory alive; residents can help fund it by attending a "party with a purpose."

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Party With A Purpose Helps Keep Memory Alive

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Boyertown Mon. Oct 16 2023

Girls' Wrestling Clinics Coming Up

Girls are invited to attend upcoming wrestling clinics in Boyertown.

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Berks County COVID-19 Statistics

Boyertown and Berks County COVID-19 Coverage and Statistics

There have been 127,695 cases in a county with a population of 421,164

n/a cases per 100,000

n/a infection rate

1,374 deaths

Boyertown Mon. Oct 16 2023

October 16, 1918: Local Girl Travels to Japan to Be Married by Local Pastor at Local Friend's Home

Local Boyertown woman travels around the world to marry and has local pastor perform the service at the home of her Boyertown friend.

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October 16, 1918: Local Girl Travels to Japan to Be Married by Local Pastor at Local Friend's Home

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Boyertown Sun. Oct 15 2023

Crowd Attends Rainy Ribbon Cutting for Redesigned Art Mural “Better Bear”

Lovers of all-things-Boyertown defied pouring rain to attend the ribbon cutting of its newly-designed mural and to meet Chris B. Murray, mural artist.

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Crowd Attends Rainy Ribbon Cutting for Redesigned Art Mural “Better Bear”

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Boyertown Sun. Oct 15 2023

October 15, 1903: Smooth-talking Gentleman Swindles Friends

Kind-hearted friends are victims of a con artist.

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October 15, 1903: Smooth-talking Gentleman Swindles Friends

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Boyertown Sat. Oct 14 2023

On My Desk: Sandra Williams Reflects on Symbols of Inspiration and Aspiration

Inspired by the curiosity of a child, writer Sandra Williams reflects on symbols of inspiration and aspiration.

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On My Desk: Sandra Williams Reflects on Symbols of Inspiration and Aspiration

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Boyertown Sat. Oct 14 2023

October 14, 1896: Three Brothers Suffer Attacks of Insanity in October.

Three Landis brothers have been afflicted with episodes of insanity in the last 12 years, all occurring in the month of October.

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October 14, 1896: Three Brothers Suffer Attacks of Insanity in October.

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Boyertown Fri. Oct 13 2023

"B Inspired" Meets Tattoo Hunter, Pastor Dave Bitler

"Does Your Tattoo Have a Story?" Pastor Dave Bitler knows that the stories about them are important to the wearers and allow for a unique form of sharing his own mission.

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B Inspired Meets Tattoo Hunter, Pastor Dave Bitler

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Boyertown Fri. Oct 13 2023

Early American Life magazine showcases Montgomery County’s 1736 Henry Antes House.

Article by local historians and writers Anne Grasberger and Bob Wood is featured in Early American Life magazine showcasing 1736 Henry Antes House and artisans.

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Early American Life magazine showcases Montgomery County’s 1736 Henry Antes House.

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Boyertown Fri. Oct 13 2023

October 13, 1906: A Horrible End to a Long and Useful Life

Jesse Ochenford presumed killed on the railroad by express train.

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October 13, 1906: A Horrible End to a Long and Useful Life

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Boyertown Thu. Oct 12 2023

Musing about...chasing oak leaves

Take the Win! When to close the pool is always a gamble; chasing leaves in cold and rain is no fun, but gambling for an unexpected summer-y day sometimes offers a "win."

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Boyertown Thu. Oct 12 2023

October 12, 1929: Fatal Gun Accident Destroys Family

Six-year-old accidentally kills his 13-year-old sister in accidental shooting.

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October 12, 1929: Fatal Gun Accident Destroys Family

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