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Game Commission faces criticism over alleged Sunshine Law violations

By Berks County News | May 13, 2024

The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) has come under scrutiny following a "special meeting" announced with only 25 hours' notice, intended to appoint Stephen Smith as the executive director.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Berks County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 11

By Berks County News | May 12, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Berks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Berks County News area weekly mass times

By Berks County News | May 11, 2024

The following parishes in the Berks County News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Berks County in week ending May 4?

By Berks County News | May 10, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Berks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Meuser claims SBA's voter registration drive in Michigan is 'illegal

By Berks County News | May 10, 2024

Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., expressed concerns to Newsmax on Friday regarding the Small Business Administration's (SBA) initiative to register voters in Michigan, describing it as "an illegal electioneering gambit."

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Rep. Meuser criticizes spending bill in Newsmax interview

By Berks County News | May 8, 2024

In a recent interview with Newsmax, Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., voiced his concerns over the latest spending bills. Despite some apprehension among House conservatives, compromises were made to prevent an increase in national debt.

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Rep. Maloney questions legality of PA Game Commission director's appointment

By Berks County News | May 8, 2024

Representative David Maloney (R-Berks) has raised legal concerns over the appointment of Steve Smith as the executive director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. According to Maloney's research into Pennsylvania law, the appointment, which took place on April 29, was in violation of state law.

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State Rep questions legality of game commission's new executive director appointment

By Berks County News | May 8, 2024

Rep. David Maloney, a Republican from Berks County, has raised concerns regarding the recent appointment of Steve Smith as the executive director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

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Haley Gravish, former Hamburg Area High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By Berks County News | May 8, 2024

They open the tournament against Shippensburg Raiders.

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Amaris Torres, former Fleetwood Senior High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By Berks County News | May 8, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Berks County in week ending May 4

By Berks County News | May 7, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Berks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Congressman Meuser addresses SBA’s alleged electioneering activities with subpoenas issued

By Berks County News | May 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09), Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access, issued the below statement following the Committee’s subpoenaing of Tyler Robinson, Special Advisor to the Small Business Administration (SBA), and Arthur Plews, Chief of Staff to the SBA. These subpoenas were necessary because of the agency’s refusal to comply with the Committee’s ongoing investigation into potential electioneering activities by the SBA regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) they have entered with...

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House committee subpoenas SBA over alleged voter registration push

By Berks County News | May 7, 2024

The House Committee on Small Business has issued subpoenas to the Small Business Administration (SBA), alleging a lack of transparency in the Biden administration's purported efforts to channel resources towards voter registration in a key swing state, an action they claim could be unconstitutional.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Berks County in week ending May 4

By Berks County News | May 6, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Berks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Berks County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 4

By Berks County News | May 5, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Berks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Berks County News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By Berks County News | May 5, 2024

This former Berks County News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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Berks County News area weekly mass times

By Berks County News | May 4, 2024

The following parishes in the Berks County News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Berks County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 27

By Berks County News | May 3, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Berks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Congressman Meuser Joins House Judiciary Committee for Field Hearing in Philadelphia to Examine Violent Crime

By Berks County News | May 3, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) joined Chairman Jim Jordan and the House Judiciary Committee for a Field Hearing in Philadelphia to address rising crime. The hearing, "Victims of Violent Crime in Philadelphia," examined how District Attorney Larry Krasner's pro-criminal policies have emboldened criminals at the expense of victims and city residents.Philadelphia’s anti-law enforcement policies, which include defunding the Philadelphia Police Department by $66 million in recent years, coupled with District Attorney Larry Krasner withdrawing and...

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138 coaches at institutions in Berks County earned $27,995 on average in 2022

By Berks County News | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Berks County, was $87,033, according to the U.S. Department of Education.