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MADISON, Wis. - Highlights and lowlights from Penn State's 31-24 win over Wisconsin Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium: Plays of the game: Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg completed a 59-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Geno Lewis to giv...

Special events and lots of shoppers make the day a success in Kutztown and beyond

Released by Evansville at end of camp, defenseman has been a good fit here

Reading EaglePolice are investigating a jewelry theft that occurred Friday night at Zern's Farmers Market in Gilbertsville.Douglass Township police in Montgomery County said the incident happened about 8 p.m., when someone stole an undisclosed amount...

There's little doubt who the best team and best player are, but there should be plenty of other intrigue around the Berks Conference, especially with some major milestones on the doorstep. Here are 10 things to watch this season in Berks boys basketb...

Mike Drago's preseason Berks rankings(Last year's final record)Berks Catholic (26-4)Going for the three-peat, in Berks and District 3-AAAWilson (20-8)Expect another long playoff run for BulldogsReading High (15-15)The pieces should fit together a lit...

Donor and recipient of organ are winners of Buccaneers' Director's Award

It was cold, raw and rainy, the kind of evening where the best option would be staying home.But seven men ventured into the November chill to attend the Reading Hot Stovers monthly meeting.The main topic was the organization's 53rd annual banquet, wh...

Reading EagleFormer Philadelphia Phillies catcher Bob Boone, former Atlanta Braves pitching coach Leo Mazzone and former Phillies coach Mick Billmyer will be the headliners for the 53rd annual Reading Hot Stovers Thursday, Jan. 16, at Riveredge. The ...

PHILADELPHIA - A year ago at this time, they were in the midst of an eight-game losing streak, any hope of the playoffs long shattered by the realization that the Philadelphia Eagles were a really lousy football team.A four-win season was enough to i...