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Jun 6, 2008 | LancasterOnline

HERITAGE: Perplexed by hex: Artist dis...

Eric Claypoole has been around hex signs since he was 5 years old, but there's one question he still can't answer: Why do the Pennsylvania Dutch paint hex signs on their barns? Claypoole, 47, a Lenhartsville ...

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Related Topix: Berks County, PA, Lenhartsville, PA

Mon Jun 02, 2008

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Ron Devlin,

Experts will study Berks bank barns at unique confab The Pennsylvania Dutch, to be certain, have left an indelible mark on Berks County culture.

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Related Topix: Leesport, PA, Strausstown, PA, Harrisburg Metro, Harrisburg, PA

Fri May 30, 2008

WFMZ-TV Allentown

Gas Prices Hurting Local Volunteer Fire Police

For many of us filling up at the pumps is a part of life. But for some, lives depend on it.

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Sun Apr 20, 2008

Extreme Mortman

Blue Ball And Chain

Commenting on our post below about Intercourse , Pennsylvania, reader David Wharton enlightens us about Blue Ball, Pennsylvania. via Extreme Mortman

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Related Topix: Blue-Ball, PA, Intercourse, PA, Lancaster County, PA, New Holland, PA

Fri Apr 18, 2008

WFMZ

Recruiting in a Time of War: Virtual Training

They have two different teaching methods. But recently, the U-S Army hosted several Pennsylvania Educators for a tour of some of its training facilities. via WFMZ

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Related Topix: Mount-Aetna, PA, Geigertown, PA, Pine-Forge, PA, Blue-Ball, PA

Wed Apr 16, 2008

WFMZ

Military Brings Recruiting Efforts to Pennsylvania

It's a military education for Pennsylvania teachers and guidance counselors...some from our region. via WFMZ

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Related Topix: Mount-Aetna, PA, Maxatawny, PA, Geigertown, PA, Pine-Forge, PA, Blue-Ball, PA

Mon Apr 14, 2008

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Pa. Senate candidate Curley says he's a fiscal conservative

“I'm the only guy without any money from special interest groups. I'm not running any television ads or any radio ads”

On the trail: Pennsylvania Senate candidate Bob Curley, center, visits with Shippensburg Rotarians during an April 1 Rotary Club meeting at Shippen Place Hotel, Shippensburg. via Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Related Topix: Mount-Aetna, PA, Pennsylvania, Geigertown, PA, Pine-Forge, PA, Blue-Ball, PA, Opinion

Fri Apr 11, 2008

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Green up your spring cleanup in Berks County

It's a good time to get rid of unwanted items, and disposing of them properly will help the environment, conservationists say. via Reading Eagle/Reading Times

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Related Topix: Mendenhall, PA, Mount-Aetna, PA, Geigertown, PA, Pine-Forge, PA, Blue-Ball, PA

Wed Apr 09, 2008

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Jason Brudereck:

No politics, just kid stuff on this trip We're apparently in the middle of a race for president of Pennsylvania, but I haven't had time to give it much attention, though I did notice that Bill Clinton was in ... via Reading Eagle/Reading Times

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Related Topix: Mount-Aetna, PA, Geigertown, PA, Pine-Forge, PA, Blue-Ball, PA

Mon Apr 07, 2008

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Trees supplied Berks settlers with many needs

“Probably one of the reasons they're still standing is they weren't usable for spars”

Settlers in 18th century Pennsylvania were surrounded by a source of tools, dishes and all sorts of other necessities: trees. via Reading Eagle/Reading Times

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Related Topix: Mount-Aetna, PA, Geigertown, PA, Pine-Forge, PA, Blue-Ball, PA

Sat Mar 29, 2008

In Your School - Bethlehem area

BROUGHAL MIDDLE SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PARENTS ORGANIZATION is holding a fundraising event. via The Morning Call

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Related Topix: Mendenhall, PA, Pennsylvania, Peckville, PA, Kemblesville, PA, Blue-Ball, PA

Thu Mar 27, 2008

WFMZ

Region Prepares for Visit From Former President Clinton

Pennsylvania is shaping up to be a battleground state for both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. via WFMZ

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Related Topix: Mount-Aetna, PA, Geigertown, PA, Pine-Forge, PA, Blue-Ball, PA

Tue Mar 25, 2008

WFMZ

Multi-million Dollar Drug Ring Busted in Berks Co.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett, along with local law enforcement officials, held a news conference in Reading this afternoon to announce the arrests of 18 people involved in a multi-million dollar, ... via WFMZ

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Related Topix: Mount-Aetna, PA, Geigertown, PA, Pine-Forge, PA, Blue-Ball, PA

Sun Mar 23, 2008

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Shoemakersville man is balladeer in business

“It's really great to be able to help clients achieve lasting results.”

Reading Eagle: Tim Leedy Lee Smedley of Shoemakersville, a business speaker who incorporates his own music into his presentations, conducting a seminar at PSU Berks for the Reading Area Trainers Organization. via Reading Eagle/Reading Times

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Related Topix: Berks County, PA, Mount-Aetna, PA, Geigertown, PA, Pine-Forge, PA, Blue-Ball, PA

Fri Mar 21, 2008

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Top title grand for Berks science fair champion

“I was just happy because it's an opportunity to go to the next level”

By Michelle Park Berks County, PA - Christopher A. Zimmerman does not wear pocket protectors, and he wants everyone to know it. via Reading Eagle/Reading Times

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Related Topix: Mendenhall, PA, Mount-Aetna, PA, Geigertown, PA, Pine-Forge, PA, Blue-Ball, PA

Wed Mar 19, 2008

The Morning Call

Fire kills hens at Berks farm

A fire that started in a shed on a Berks County dairy farm last night destroyed two buildings and killed about 100 hens. via The Morning Call

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Related Topix: Berks County, PA, Kempton, PA, Kutztown, PA, Hamburg, PA, New Ringgold, PA

Mon Mar 17, 2008

WFMZ

Reading Hospital Seeing Decline in Infectious Diseases

Reading Hospital is on the road to recovery after some infectious statistics left a black mark on their record. via WFMZ

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Related Topix: Mount-Aetna, PA, Geigertown, PA, Pine-Forge, PA, Blue-Ball, PA

Sat Mar 15, 2008

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Winds create weekend havoc in Berks County

“It sounded like a chicken bone snapping, times a million. It really scared the you-know-what out of us, me and the dog. She was running around carrying her stuffed animal in her mouth; she always does that when she's scared.”

Reading, PA - Robert L. Lash was having a pretty uneventful night. His wife, Helen, was at work Saturday, leaving him and his 6-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, Emma, alone in the family's house on Pillar ... via Reading Eagle/Reading Times

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Related Topix: Reading, PA, Reading Metro, Mount-Aetna, PA, Pine-Forge, PA, Blue-Ball, PA

Thu Mar 13, 2008

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Anti-smoking initiative takes message to Reading High School

“I've already had four people sign up”

"We want to stop them from smoking. It's not healthy," says 17-year-old RHS junior Haarly Fermin, a member of the Reading chapter of BUSTED! By David Mekeel Reading, PA - Winding their way between tables packed ... via Reading Eagle/Reading Times

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Related Topix: Mendenhall, PA, Mount-Aetna, PA, Geigertown, PA, Pine-Forge, PA, Blue-Ball, PA

Tue Mar 11, 2008

WFMZ

Home and Garden Show in Berks County

“Some flooring, maybe some furniture and wall decorations, things like that.”

The Southeast Pennsylvania Home and Garden Show gave hundreds of people in Berks County a chance to get out of the rain and see some of the latest trends in updating your home. via WFMZ

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Related Topix: Mount-Aetna, PA, Geigertown, PA, Pine-Forge, PA, Blue-Ball, PA

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