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News from May 2024

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Rep. Meuser advocates for small businesses at Capitol Building event

By Berks County News | May 15, 2024

On May 1, Rep. Dan Meuser, representing Pennsylvania's 9th District, took part in the House Small Business Committee’s 'Small Business Showcase' event held at the Capitol Building. The event invited entrepreneurs from across the nation to present their businesses and discuss with Congress members the effects of stringent rules, regulations, and taxes imposed by the Biden Administration on their operations.

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Lebanon officials commemorate fallen police officers during National Police Week

By Berks County News | May 15, 2024

In the United States, over 24,000 police officers have lost their lives in the line of duty since the first recorded police death in 1786, according to Lebanon County Sheriff Jeffrie Marley. "When an officer dies in the line of duty, the impact is felt widespread in the community," Marley stated.

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Lebanon post office renamed in honor of fallen police officer

By Berks County News | May 15, 2024

The post office located at 101 S. 8th St., Lebanon, has been officially renamed the Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building. This renaming is in honor of Lt. Lebo, a Lebanon city police officer who tragically lost his life while on duty.

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Former Schuylkill Valley High School standout Alyssa Armpriester’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D3 Softball Championship starting Thursday, May 16

By Berks County News | May 15, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

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Paige Forry, former Schuylkill Valley High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship

By Berks County News | May 15, 2024

First game takes place on Thursday, May 16.

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Carly Angstadt, former Governor Mifflin Senior High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship

By Berks County News | May 15, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number one seed.

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Nicole Kratz, former Boyertown Area Senior High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship

By Berks County News | May 15, 2024

They open the tournament against Gettysburg Bullets.

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Former Hamburg Area High School standout Colby Gromlich’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D2 Baseball Championship starting Thursday, May 16

By Berks County News | May 15, 2024

First game takes place on Thursday, May 16.

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Former Oley Valley Senior High School standout Garet Blankenbiller’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D2 Baseball Championship starting Thursday, May 16

By Berks County News | May 15, 2024

They open the tournament against Seton Hill Griffins.

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Former Brandywine Heights High School standout Carson Renner’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D2 Baseball Championship starting Thursday, May 16

By Berks County News | May 15, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

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Michael Gregos, former Daniel Boone Area High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Berks County News | May 15, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number six seed.

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Jeb Kurtz, former Daniel Boone Area High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Berks County News | May 15, 2024

First game takes place on Thursday, May 16.

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Darius Troche, former Governor Mifflin Senior High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Berks County News | May 15, 2024

They open the tournament against Charleston Golden Eagles.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Berks County in week ending May 11

By Berks County News | May 14, 2024

The only price of diesel 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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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Berks County in week ending May 11?

By Berks County News | May 13, 2024

The only price of midgrade 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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Bipartisan legislation introduced to bolster rural maternal health

By Berks County News | May 13, 2024

On May 13, 2024, Representatives Kelly (IL-02), Kim (CA-40), Meuser (PA-09), and Schrier (WA-08) introduced the bipartisan Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This legislation aims to bolster rural health care facilities that provide crucial obstetric care.

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Lebanon post office renamed after Lt. William Lebo following new law

By Berks County News | May 13, 2024

U.S. Congressman Dan Meuser announced on Monday that President Joe Biden has signed into law a legislation he introduced to rename a Post Office in honor of a fallen Lebanon City Police officer. The Post Office at 101 South 8th Street in the city will now be known as "The Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building," according to a press release from Meuser.

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Biden signs resolution renaming Lebanon post office after fallen police Lt. Lebo

By Berks County News | May 13, 2024

The Lebanon City Post Office is set to be renamed in honor of the late police Lt. William Lebo, following the signing of a resolution by President Joe Biden. The president signed House Resolution 3865 on May 7, which will see the post office at 101 South 8th St. bear the name "Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building.”

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Bill to rename Lebanon post office after fallen officer becomes law

By Berks County News | May 13, 2024

Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) announced that President Joe Biden has signed into law H.R. 3865, a bill he introduced to rename the post office at 101 South 8th Street in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, as the "Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building.” The announcement coincides with National Police Week, which runs from Sunday, May 12, through Saturday, May 18.

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Rep. Maloney accuses PGC of violating Pennsylvania's Sunshine Law

By Berks County News | May 13, 2024

On May 13, 2024, the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) was accused of violating Pennsylvania's Sunshine Law by Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks). The commission allegedly advertised a "special meeting" to replace its executive director with only 25 hours' notice and without providing a time or means for public comment and participation.