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Childhood vaccination rates in Berks following national downward trend

Mirroring a national trend, child vaccination rates in Berks County have gone down over the last several years.

The measles, mumps rubella vaccine is among the shots considered crucial to a keeping children in a community healthy. (AP File)

Betty O’Connell, 99, is a WWII Nvay veteran. (BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE)

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99-year-old Berks WWII veteran recalls caring for wounded soldiers

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Berks group recruiting new football officials

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PUC warns consumers of phone scam

Berks County officials joined their colleagues in Dauphin and Lehigh counties in Harrisburg this week to seek support from state lawmakes for funds to open a regional youth detention center. (Courtesy of the Berks County commissioners)

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Berks, Lehigh and Dauphin seek state funds to open youth detention center

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City mayor calls on council to reconsider funding for affordable housing

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SCORE mentor helps plant-based café take root, grow

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Reading Public Museum again achieves national accreditation [Spotlight]

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Video of Duryea author’s lonely book signing watched by tens of millions

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Montgomery County food safety found expired food items, stagnant water in bar area

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Tatum: No foolin’ trout season opens Saturday

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Sports

Former IronPigs pitcher Brandon Leibrandt is making the most of his last chance at the majors. He started Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s season opener Friday at Lehigh Valley. (David Garrett/Special to The Morning Call)

Down to his last shot at the majors, an IronPig record holder is making sure he has no regrets

Former IronPigs pitcher Brandon Leibrandt was two months away in 2024 from calling it quits on his baseball career with his son ready to born in July. But his performance has the left-hander making the most of his final opportunity....

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NCAA hockey: Matt DiMarsico’s goal sends Penn State to first Frozen Four
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High school basketball: After historic run, Berks Catholic eyeing next season
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LV Sports Hall of Fame: Brian Schneider, Mike Reichenbach headline the new class of inductees

Things To Do

Greg Pflug, center, and Fred Goebel, right, are silhouetted by a vibrant sunrise over Lake George in Ocala National Forest during a kayak trip on the St. Johns River on Jan. 3. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)

The St. Johns River: 30 experiences to explore the scenic waterway

Modern-day explorers can find natural serenity and plenty of experiences to enjoy Florida's longer river, which stretches for 310 miles.

Crime and Public Safety

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Wanted in Berks: March 30, 2025

The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitives: • Mario Villalobos-Berrios, 34, whose last known address was in the 700 block of North Second Street, is wanted on burglary and contempt for violating a protection from abuse order...