Pottstown, PA Local News, Events, and Information

Boyertown Wed. Aug 14 2024

August 14, 1936: Intrepid Miler Gene Venzke Earns Spot on Olympic Team

Englesville native Gene Venzke is selected for the 1937 United States Olympic team.

Boyertown Tue. Aug 13 2024

" I AM: Proud"--Jody Dolansky Releases First CD: Momma Connie Brims with Pride

There's no love like mother's love, and a mothers' pride watching their children live their dream is bliss; just ask Connie Dolansky about daughter Jody.

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I AM: Proud --Jody Dolansky Releases First CD: Momma Connie Brims with Pride

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Pottstown Weather: Sunday November 24

High: 53°

Low: 38°

Wind: 11 MPH WNW

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 53 and low of 38 degrees. Sunny during the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening, partly cloudy overnight.

Boyertown Tue. Aug 13 2024

August 13, 1937: Fueled by Guilt and Shame, William Edward Gotwals Kills His Children and Himself

One of the most horrible murder-suicide cases in Berks County history takes the lives of two children and their father William Edward Gotwals, former Marine.

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August 13, 1937: Fueled by Guilt and Shame, William Edward Gotwals Kills His Children and Himself

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Boyertown Mon. Aug 12 2024

"I AM: Proud"--Thespian Allison Kelly Acts for Love

Undaunted, Allison Kelly recounts her proud moments on the stage--made difficult by her physical limitations; her determination and courage are nothing less than heroic.

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I AM: Proud --Thespian Allison Kelly Acts for Love

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Boyertown Mon. Aug 12 2024

August 12, 1890: Fire Consumes W.M. Jacobs & Co. Cigar Factory

While a conflagration destroyed W.M. Jacobs & Co. cigar factory, the heroic efforts of Boyertown fire companies prevented a much greater loss of property.

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August 12, 1890: Fire Consumes W.M. Jacobs & Co. Cigar Factory

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Boyertown Sun. Aug 11 2024

"I AM: Proud"--Hiram Larew Shares Pride in Family

Poet Hiram Larew shares his pride in family and in the beautiful moments they created while challenging a better you to emerge...and soon.

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I AM: Proud --Hiram Larew Shares Pride in Family

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Boyertown Sun. Aug 11 2024

August 11, 1884: Proprietor of the Boyertown Demokrat Charles Spatz, Sr. Succumbs

Having made his newspaper a first-class read, Charles Spatz, Sr. after a difficult start, Charles Spatz, Sr. dies of typhoid fever at 49 years old.

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August 11, 1884: Proprietor of the Boyertown Demokrat Charles Spatz, Sr. Succumbs

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Boyertown Sat. Aug 10 2024

August 10, 1875: Artist Frederick Sands Narrowly Escapes Highwayman's Bullets

Met by an armed highwayman demanding money, Frederick Sands escapes theft and death by quick action and luck.

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August 10, 1875: Artist Frederick Sands Narrowly Escapes Highwayman's Bullets

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Boyertown Sat. Aug 10 2024

"I AM: Proud" --Writers Share Love of Family Members and Heritage

Writers Patricia Petrowicz and Sandra Williams share gratitude and pride for the strength, loving kindness, courage, fortitude, and faith of their family members and heritage.

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I AM: Proud --Writers Share Love of Family Members and Heritage

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Boyertown Fri. Aug 9 2024

"I AM: Proud"--Luann Zambanini Offers Help to Former Boyertown Resident

Luann Zambanini showcases the generosity of our community by going an "extra mile" to help a former Boyertown resident that results in a new friendship and personal satisfaction.

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I AM: Proud --Luann Zambanini Offers Help to Former Boyertown Resident

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Boyertown Fri. Aug 9 2024

" I AM: Proud"--"B Inspired" Offers Thanks to Margaret Harner in Encore Episode

Margaret Harner's contributions to bringing awareness to Boyertown's history is unmatched through her published efforts.

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I AM: Proud -- B Inspired Offers Thanks to Margaret Harner in Encore Episode

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Boyertown Fri. Aug 9 2024

August 9, 1945: General Carl Spaatz Receives Orders for Bombing of Nagasaki

Gen. Spaatz directs efforts to end World War II through calculated moves after orders to launch second atomic bomb over Nagasaki, Japan.

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August 9, 1945: General Carl Spaatz Receives Orders for Bombing of Nagasaki

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