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Boyertown Sat. Mar 30 2024

March 30, 1915: Burgess Dr. Charles B. Dotterer Determined to Discourage Drunkenness and Dirty Streets

Burgess Dr. Charles B. Dotterer is keeping a list of those who become regularly intoxicated and bartenders who continue to serve them will face jail time in Fort Lehman.

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March 30, 1915: Burgess Dr. Charles B. Dotterer Determined to Discourage Drunkenness and Dirty Streets

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Boyertown Fri. Mar 29 2024

March 29, 2024: Things We "Heard" and Would Like To Share ...

The Boyertown Area Expression is always glad to share good news..

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March 29, 2024: Things We Heard and Would Like To Share ...

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Boyertown Weather: Wednesday May 15

High: 58°

Low: 57°

Wind: 2 MPH N

Chance of rain: 97%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 58 and low of 57 degrees. Light drizzle during the morning, patchy rain nearby for the afternoon, light drizzle overnight.

Boyertown Fri. Mar 29 2024

March 29, 1920: Despite Early Efforts to Keep Going, Warren Merkle Gives Up Family and Possessions

Efforts to keep the family and farm together prove futile for Warren Merkle.

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March 29, 1920: Despite Early Efforts to Keep Going, Warren Merkle Gives Up Family and Possessions

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Boyertown Thu. Mar 28 2024

BASH Senior Creates Her Own Brand of Magic

Boyertown senior creates new wall mural.

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Boyertown Thu. Mar 28 2024

BASH Choir Students Advanced to Regional Choir

Three members of Boyertown Area Senior High's choir advanced to Regional Choir.

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BASH Choir Students Advanced to Regional Choir

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Boyertown Thu. Mar 28 2024

March 28, 1966: Fire Destroys Zern's Market and Auction in Gilbertsville

Damage is estimated at $2 million dollars from the Zern's Market and Auction fire that lit up skies, but owner vows to rebuild the popular "Gilbertsville Sale."

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March 28, 1966: Fire Destroys Zern's Market and Auction in Gilbertsville

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Boyertown Wed. Mar 27 2024

Meet Jeff Shontz, Boyertown Area 2024 Mentor of the Year

Jeff Shontz, owner of Bear's Den Fitness, has been named Boyertown Area Mentor of the Year.

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Meet Jeff Shontz, Boyertown Area 2024 Mentor of the Year

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Boyertown Wed. Mar 27 2024

March 27, 1893: Chance Remark Sparks Establishment of Famed Boyertown Burial Casket Company

When local undertaker Henry Wagner expressed difficulties in obtaining coffins, his remark spawned the establishment of the world-renowned Boyertown Casket Company.

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March 27, 1893: Chance Remark Sparks Establishment of Famed Boyertown Burial Casket Company

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Boyertown Tue. Mar 26 2024

Craig Bennett Finds Children's Nature Deficit: Unfortunately Common

Craig Bennett urges children to spend time outdoors and in the natural world to enhance their spiritual life.

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Craig Bennett Finds Children's Nature Deficit: Unfortunately Common

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Boyertown Tue. Mar 26 2024

March 26, 1880: Fair Warning to Tavern Owners in Berks County

While youths caught recently intoxicated and tavern owners not indicted for selling to minors, new judges determined to continue revoking licenses for offenders.

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March 26, 1880: Fair Warning to Tavern Owners in Berks County

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Boyertown Mon. Mar 25 2024

Boyertown Grad and Retired Art Teacher Renovates Home; Will Be Featured on TV

Retired local art teacher's skills to be showcased on TV renovations show.

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Boyertown Grad and Retired Art Teacher Renovates Home; Will Be Featured on TV

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Boyertown Mon. Mar 25 2024

March 25, 1902: One-legged Elderly Cane Maker Succumbs

Well-known in the area, the one-legged, elderly cane-maker finds his final resting place in Shanesville.

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March 25, 1902: One-legged Elderly Cane Maker Succumbs

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Boyertown Sun. Mar 24 2024

Building a Better Boyertown Wants to Share Progress

Building a Better Boyertown invites the community a meeting to share progress and future plans

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Building a Better Boyertown Wants to Share Progress

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Boyertown Sun. Mar 24 2024

Philosophizing About Food With Francine: Tarte aux pommes a L’Alsacienne (French Alsatian Appel Tart)

Francine Black whips up an apple custard tart that has French origins.

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Philosophizing About Food With Francine: Tarte aux pommes a L’Alsacienne (French Alsatian Appel Tart)

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Boyertown Sun. Mar 24 2024

March 24, 1914: Ban on Panhandling in Boyertown Enforced, Inspires Support for Unfortunate

Enforcing the ban on street begging is the job of Chief of Police Groff, but compassion for the unfortunate is demonstrated by citizens of Boyertown.

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March 24, 1914: Ban on Panhandling in Boyertown Enforced, Inspires Support for Unfortunate

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