Berks-Mont News

01/19/2025

Under blue skies, a group of 40 people gathered at Fairview Cemetery to honor the lives lost in a Boyertown fire 117 years ago.

The annual wreath-laying event was held at the grave of the unidentified at Fairview Cemetery.

01/11/2025

The Boyertown Area Historical Society event offers a safe and fun way for families to celebrate New Year's Eve.

The Boyertown Area Historical Society event offers a safe and fun way for families to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

12/22/2024

Santa Claus, also known as Frank Gorman, greeted children as they rode the Colebrookdale Railroad Polar Express on Saturday, Dec. 21.

Passengers can chose from differently priced ticket options to ride in the railroad’s luxury first-class parlor and lounge cars, family-class diner and beaver cars, and coach-class deluxe and diplo…

12/19/2024

Christmas in Birdsboro included a Santa Run, craft show, wine and beer tasting, fun for the whole family and concluded with a laser light show and fireworks.

This year’s event began with 64 runners in the annual Santa Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run and ended with Mayor Tony Scioli lighting the tree as laser lights and fireworks filled the sky.

12/19/2024

The trophy known as “The Tooey” is a large bust of World War II legend and Boyertown native General Carl A. Spaatz.
https://www.readingeagle.com/2024/12/15/tooey-lifetime-achievement-award-unveiled-at-general-spaatz-museum-in-boyertown/

Thank you to the Boyertown Times for the excellent coverage of our recent celebration with the Civil Air Patrol Spaatz Association award the Lifetime Award its highest achievement

12/19/2024

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12/16/2024

The trophy known as “The Tooey” is a large bust of World War II legend and Boyertown native General Carl A. Spaatz.

The event celebrated the first stop on a national roadshow publicly displaying the trophy known as “The Tooey,” which is a large bust of World War II legend and Boyertown native General…

12/13/2024

Held on the historic Sharadin Farmstead at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center in Kutztown, the free family-friendly event celebrated Pennsylvania German Christmas traditions, including a visit from the Belsnickel — wearing furs, smeared in soot and waving a bundle of birch switches.

The Pa German Cultural Center event included live music, traditional crafts, folklife demonstrations and open-hearth cooking.

12/08/2024

Thousands welcomed Santa to Building a Better Boyertown’s 18th annual holiday event on Saturday, Dec. 7.

12/05/2024

American Hero Wishes sponsored the purchase of a new dog-washing station for K9s for Warriors' San Antonio Campus.

American Hero Wishes sponsored the purchase of a new dog-washing station for K9s for Warriors’ San Antonio Campus.

11/29/2024

Runners and walkers wore Thanksgiving-themed clothing and costumes for Boyertown's annual 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk on Thanksgiving Day.

Runners and walkers wore Thanksgiving-themed clothing and costumes for Boyertown’s annual 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk on Thanksgiving Day.

11/29/2024

Boyertown Salvation Army served a Thanksgiving Day Dinner.

Volunteers at the Boyertown Salvation Army and elsewhere in Reading and Berks County provided sit-down and takeout meals to those in need.

11/23/2024

Just Farm Kids Tractor Club hosted a Toy Tractor Run, delivering toy donations to Boyertown Area Multi-Service for families in need.

11/20/2024

Thrivent clients put together hygiene kits for veterans while exploring museum's WWII exhibits.

Thrivent clients put together hygiene kits for veterans while exploring museum’s WWII exhibits.

10/26/2024

The parade featured grim reapers, circus performers and a Fortnite float.

A mix of spooky and festive elements captured the spirit of the season, from hearses and grim reapers to circus performers. Even pop culture was represented with a Fortnite float.

10/23/2024

Top winners included Be Our Guest, Scary Salon, W***y Wonka, KarnEVIL, and Playdate Toybox.

Top winners included Scary Salon, W***y Wonka, KarnEVIL, and Playdate Toybox.

10/20/2024

Popular themes included Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice, Minions, and Oompa-Loompas at the Boyertown Halloween Parade.

About 250 vehicles were featured in the more than two-hour parade hosted by Boyertown Area Historical Society.

10/08/2024

SPONSORED: 📢 Fire hydrants will be flushed in the South Ward of the Borough of Hamburg and Edenburg on Monday, October 7th to Wednesday October 9th, 2024 between the hours of 7 am - 3 pm and in the North Ward of the Borough of Hamburg on Wednesday, October 9th to Friday October 11th, 2024 between the hours of 7 am - 3 pm. Citizens and businesses can expect some cloudy water during the flushing period. Any customers who experience complete water loss should flush their system after service resumes. Hamburg Municipal Authority Borough Manager, Amy Beakley www.hamburgboro.com/waste-wastewater