Pottstown, PA Local News, Events, and Information

Boyertown Wed. Jul 10 2024

July 10, 1948: Jerry Karver Earns Placement on the 1948 United States Olympic 1500 Meter Team

Jerry Karver's fourth-place finishes awards him a place as an alternate on the 1948 United States Olympic 1500 Meter Team.

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July 10, 1948: Jerry Karver Earns Placement on the 1948 United States Olympic 1500 Meter Team

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Boyertown Tue. Jul 9 2024

"I AM: Proud": Episode Notes of "B Inspired" Podcast Available in Print

Booklets of Jane Stahl's episode notes are available at Studio B describing the conversations she's had with over 200 guests over 4 1/2 years on her "B Inspired" podcast.

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I AM: Proud : Episode Notes of B Inspired Podcast Available in Print

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Pottstown Weather: Friday November 1

High: 66°

Low: 48°

Wind: 10 MPH SW

Chance of rain: 89%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees. Patchy rain nearby in the morning, sunny during the afternoon, clear in the evening,

Boyertown Tue. Jul 9 2024

Zuber Realty's Annual Veteran Food Drive Collects and Delivers Donations

Zuber Realty realizes another successful food drive that brought in an increase of donations to deliver to Veterans Making a Difference.

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Zuber Realty's Annual Veteran Food Drive Collects and Delivers Donations

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Boyertown Tue. Jul 9 2024

July 9, 1896: Spontaneous Combustion Fire Damages Rhoads Opera House Building

Major fire at the Rhoads Opera House building presages the town's tragedy and the building's destruction twelve years hence.

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July 9, 1896: Spontaneous Combustion Fire Damages Rhoads Opera House Building

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Boyertown Mon. Jul 8 2024

Studio B Hosts Reading and Reception for Local Writers

In celebration of the literary arts, Studio B Art Gallery hosted writers who contributed to the "I AM: Proud" project at a reading and reception.

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Studio B Hosts Reading and Reception for Local Writers

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Boyertown Mon. Jul 8 2024

Accident Adds to Family's Unfortunate Luck

The family of young Leonard Moyer fated with another stoke of bad luck when the lad falls from an ice truck.

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Accident Adds to Family's Unfortunate Luck

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Boyertown Sun. Jul 7 2024

I AM: Proud--Warrior Spotlight: Boyertown Grad Army Pvt. Travis C. Zimmerman

Betty Zimmerman shares memories of step-son Travis, Boyertown grad, who gave his life in service to his country and her own service to families who lose a child.

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I AM: Proud--Warrior Spotlight: Boyertown Grad Army Pvt. Travis C. Zimmerman

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Boyertown Sun. Jul 7 2024

July 7, 1944: Harry D. Yoder Presented with Third Oak Leaf Cluster and Promoted

Harry D. Yoder receives the Third Oak Leaf Cluster award for "meritorious achievement."

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July 7, 1944: Harry D. Yoder Presented with Third Oak Leaf Cluster and Promoted

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Boyertown Sat. Jul 6 2024

I AM: Proud--Honoring Uncle Jackie

Deborah and Jim Meehan honor Jim's uncle killed in Germany at the end of WW II through a mixed media submission on exhibit currently at Studio B.

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Boyertown Sat. Jul 6 2024

"B Inspired" Applauds the Mission of Lisa Derenzo, Principal of Washington Elementary School

At Washington Elementary School, finding each student's superpower is the goal of Boyertown School District principal Lisa Derenzo.

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B Inspired Applauds the Mission of Lisa Derenzo, Principal of Washington Elementary School

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Boyertown Sat. Jul 6 2024

July 6, 1953: Boyertown High School Transforms into Unified Jointure

Supervising Principal George B. Sweinhart convinces Boyertown's school board to create a unified jointure from 12 independent secondary schools.

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July 6, 1953: Boyertown High School Transforms into Unified Jointure

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Boyertown Fri. Jul 5 2024

I AM: Proud: Donna Smith Stauffer, Boyertown Grad, Creates Back-to-School Picnics

Donna Smith Stauffer, Boyertown grad and long-time resident, recalls years of making memories creating Back to School picnics for her grandchildren.

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I AM: Proud: Donna Smith Stauffer, Boyertown Grad, Creates Back-to-School Picnics

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