Boyertown News

Spontaneity, creativity and originality can be found in any person's work. This is what Boyertown High School has set out to prove for 20 years.

A dual exhibit of watercolors by Regina Gouger Miller and watermedia paintings by Lynn Millar titled "Miller/Millar" is viewing now through June 17 at Studio B in Boyertown.

If you enjoy tunes such as 'Stormy Weather' and 'Summertime ,' then you will love Emily Rose Cole .A Her soulful renditions of classic tunes as well as her own original folk blues songs can be heard at the Hard Bean CafA© in Boyertown, PA this Saturday, May 25th at 8pm.A She will also be performing Saturday, June 16th atA Godfrey Daniel's in ... (more)

The Boyertown School Board has voted to freeze most administrators' salaries for the 2012-13 year, saving the district nearly $70,000. Dr.

The body of a male is pulled from the Schuylkill River near the West Shore Bypass overpass in Cumru Township this afternoon.

The Reading Public Library main facility at Fifth and Franklin streets is hosting a talent show for children and teenagers today at 4 p.m. Registration forms are available at the library or www.reading.lib.pa.us/index.htm. Call 610-655-6350 for more information.

A Doylestown American Legion Baseball opened the 2012 season with a weekend sweep of perennial powerhouse Boyertown Bears.

The Friends of the Spring Township Library group is holding a pig-roast fundraiser Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Tavern along Old Fritztown Road in the township.

Reading Eagle Huff's Union Church in Hereford Township is hosting a program on suicide prevention tonight at 7 on the street level of the church building.

Dr. Dion E. Betts, Boyertown School District superintendent, accepts the Anti-Defamation League's Barry Morrison Courageous Conversations Award at a ceremony May 9. Boyertown School District has received the Barry Morrison Courageous Conversations Award from the Anti-Defamation League.

In Berks County, the districts have become part of a statewide trend, and many have called on parents to fill the void and pay for student participation fees.

Reading Eagle Samantha Derr drove in the game's only run with an RBI single in the 12th inning as Kutztown edged defending national champion UC San Diego 1-0 in its second game of the NCAA Division II softball championships Thursday at Knights Field in Louisville, Ky.

Editor: Given Boyertown's recent decision not to engage in a full-time recycling program sponsored by Berks County, I requested to be placed upon the agenda of the May borough council meeting to present the merits of the program for reconsideration.

Reading Eagle Take "A Close Look at Melcher's Grist Mill" near the Berks County Heritage Center farmhouse in Bern Township Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. with Berks County parks volunteers.

Reading Eagle The Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 2745 Leisz's Bridge Road, Bern Township, has scheduled the following blood drive sites: Wednesday: Bally Ribbon Mills, 23 N. Seventh St., Bally, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, 170 Tuckerton Road, Muhlenberg Township, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday: Good Shepherd United Church of ... (more)

Perkiomen Valley, 5 p.m.; Boyertown vs. Methacton, 7 p.m. Notable: The Bears and the Warriors split two games.

Daily thought "Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it." Luke 18:17. Not to those who consider themselves mature and intelligent, but to those who are trusting and teachable does God grant salvation.

Nolde Forest volunteer Jim Robbins of Boyertown points out a soaring turkey vulture Friday to students from Robeson Elementary School, including 10-year-old fourth-grader Brandon Dilger, right, during a Twin Valley School District field trip to French Creek State Park.

The Pennsylvania State Police Skippack Barracks submitted the following report relating to the Spring-Ford area: Police Seeking Additional Information on Littering On May 1 at 7:20 p.m. on 422 East in Limerick Township, a 23-year-old female of Boyertown allegedly threw trash and other debris from her vehicle.

Rain or shine, there will be a Mother's Day celebration at East Goshen Farmers Market this Thursday from 3pm-7pm at East Goshen Park.A Many vendors will be offering Mother's Day themed treats for the special mom in your life.A You can look forward to an array of tasty eats and gifts.A John and Kira's Chocolates will have special chocolate towers.A ... (more)