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"We work very closely with the gun shops in our area," said Det. Sgt. Deron Manndel. Jace Codi | 69 News Several weeks ago, Cro-Arms Gun and Ammo, a gun shop in Oley Township, alerted the Central Berks police to a woman who had come in on a number of occasions to buy guns. "She was in the store. They called [and said] she was with a younger Hispanic male and she was trying to purchase a gun," Manndel said. A plain-clothes detective arrived at the store to monitor...

Facing dissolution of the Northern Berks Regional Police Department in the spring, the only member-municipality that opposed the breakup is proceeding with haste to develop a plan for alternative police coverage. The Maidencreek Township supervisors are exploring contracting for coverage from Mount Penn-based Central Berks Regional Police Department as an alternative to establishing a department, township Manager Diane Hollenbach said last week. They’ve hired a consultant to study the cost...

Holiday gift-giving season is officially upon us and there has never been a better time to center some of them on the theme of wellness. Since the pandemic is an experience that is impacting everyone in one way or another, there is no question that gifts aiming to remind people to take care of themselves are likely to be appreciated by the recipient. This time of year there are many opportunities to support our local, independently owned businesses, so this gift guide highlights them as ideal r...

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