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Council hears plans for rail spur, park
There is no shortage of ideas for new projects in and around Boyertown. Borough council heard three of them this week: rail tourism, a walking trail and a fenced-in park area for dogs.
Senior citizen allegedly gambles with Sands casino voucher found on floor
A 75-year-old Barto, Pa., man escaped theft charges after taking a $90 gaming voucher he found on the floor of the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem and using it for gambling, authorities said.
Local religion digest 1/21/12: Riverview Christian Fellowship offers classes
Reading Eagle Riverview Christian Fellowship, 3301 Stoudt's Ferry Bridge Road, Muhlenberg Township, is hosting a variety of classes and activities Wednesday nights as part of Family Connection Wednesdays through April 4. Nursery care is provided.
Workshop a counterpunch to bullying
Jim Shirey, 16, left, of Colebrookdale Township plays the "bully" of actor-victim Matthew Pavelko-Fox, 14, of Barto, second from right, on Sunday at the State Theatre in Boyertown.