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Heather Zimmerman, who last served as executive director of the Kutztown Folk Festival, begins May 20 as president and CEO.

Karen Schrieber of Muhlenberg Township Parks & Recreation Department was granted the Outstanding Achievement Award.

Karen Schreiber, director of the Muhlenberg Township parks and recreation department, and Cathy Wegener, director of the Berks County parks and recreation department, won annual awards from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society.

Crystal A. Seitz will leave her role as CEO and president of Pennsylvania's Americana Region in April.

The county will celebrate the milestone with a few new additions to what has become a holiday tradition for many families.

Too many expenses and not enough guarantees from the state Fish & Boat Commission, officials say.