Denver News

Born in Fivepointville, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Auker. Her husband, F. LeRoy "Skeeter" Sweigert, died Oct.

A Denver resident and Cocalico High School graduate is in the running for a spot on Penn State University's Board of Trustees.

A group seeking to reform Penn State University's board of trustees by filling three alumni seats with new members has narrowed its potential endorsees to six, including a retired education dean at Slippery Rock University.

Denver Fire Company is considering a new billing policy that would allow emergency crews to recoup some costs for public assistance.

Drunk or aggressive drivers in East and West Cocalico townships, Adamstown and Denver soon will have law enforcement monitoring them closely.

Judith M. Loose, 66, of Stevens, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 after a short courageous battle with cancer.

William N. "Bill" Asquith, 77, of Denver, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, after a lengthy illness at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center.

Surviving are brothers: Ryan R. Meckley, at home; and Dustin J. Meckley, of Denver; half- siblings: James R. Specht, of Texas; Wendi J., wife of James R. Shaffer, of Ephrata; and Angela M., wife of John D. Eppinette, of Adamstown; and paternal grandparents: Robert S. and Grace B. Meckley, of Adamstown.