Gilbertsville, PA Local News, Events, and Information

Boyertown Sat. Sep 19 2026

Yom Kippur: A Day to Reflect, Forgive and Begin Again

From fasting and prayer to forgiveness and a shared break-fast, Yom Kippur is sacred day to reflect on the past and embrace the possibility of a fresh start.

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Yom Kippur: A Day to Reflect, Forgive and Begin Again

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Boyertown Sat. Sep 19 2026

IN MEMORIAM: Barbara Hillegas

Remembering Barbara A. (Schoenly) Hillegas, 78.

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Lesley Misko Editor

Gilbertsville Weather: Sunday November 15

High: 47°

Low: 37°

Wind: 9 MPH NW

Chance of rain: 12%

Partly Cloudy, with a high of 47 and low of 37 degrees. Partly Cloudy for the morning, overcast in the afternoon, clear in the evening, partly cloudy overnight.

Boyertown Fri. Sep 18 2026

Counting Raptors: A Fun Way to Spend a Day

"Birders" Kelly and Mike Strzelecki joined ornithologists to count raptors during raptor migration season and find another aspect of birding to love.

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Counting Raptors: A Fun Way to Spend a Day

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Boyertown Thu. Sep 17 2026

Meet the New Boyertown Area School District Professional Staff

A large new freshman class of school district employees introduces themselves.

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Meet the New Boyertown Area School District Professional Staff

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Boyertown Thu. Sep 17 2026

"In Service": Poet Hiram Larew Offers Assurance

Hiram Larew speaks of service that endures.

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In Service : Poet Hiram Larew Offers Assurance

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Boyertown Wed. Sep 16 2026

Boyertown Grad, Secret Service Agent Turned Media Network Host, Welcomes Your Voice

Ross (Yergz) Yerger's retirement hobby offering tips to day traders led to a career in broadcasting as a media network provider looking for participants, podcasters, advertisers.

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Boyertown Grad, Secret Service Agent Turned Media Network Host, Welcomes Your Voice

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Boyertown Tue. Sep 15 2026

Publication ALERT! Please Read

Technology upgrades may cause a problem.

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Lesley Misko Editor

Boyertown Tue. Sep 15 2026

Negative Comment on Social Media Inspires Effort to Help

The Spaatz Memorial Plaza needed a major clean up from weeds and grass; the job was daunting for those who'd managed it for years.

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Negative Comment on Social Media Inspires Effort to Help

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Boyertown Mon. Sep 14 2026

Sandra Williams Reflects on "Trinity"

It is said, "Trouble comes in three's," but Sandra Williams focuses on the many other areas of life where the number "three" appears as an organizing principle.

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Lesley Misko Editor

Boyertown Sun. Sep 13 2026

Encore Article-- Philosophizing About Food With Francine: Roma Tomatoes

Juicy, meaty, and packed with flavor, tomatoes are taking center stage in many home gardens. Our columnist shares how early explorers in the new world initially feared them.

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Encore Article-- Philosophizing About Food With Francine: Roma Tomatoes

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Boyertown Sat. Sep 12 2026

A New Year Begins as America Remembers

Rosh Hashanah holiday ushers in the Jewish new year 5787 on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, offering a message of remembrance and reflection, hope and renewal.

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Lesley Misko Editor

Boyertown Fri. Sep 11 2026

"B Inspired": 9/11/2001. Never forget.

Jane Stahl remembers 9/11/2001, and urges listeners to remember what Fred Rogers reminds us and astronaut Ron Garan urges: "There is only us."

Lesley Misko Editor

Lesley Misko Editor