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The huge plume of smoke is billowing across Reading town centre.

A crane operator rescues a worker from a burning high-rise at the Station Hill development in Reading, applauded by onlookers. Over 50 firefighters extinguish the blaze, and two individuals treated for smoke inhalation are in stable condition.

One person suffered minor burns, officials said.

Officials say people need to be very careful and use the chargers and batteries that came with the original device itself based on what the manufacturer recommends.

Entries included marching bands, fire trucks, antique autos and more.

The following events are planned for the week ahead throughout the region: • The Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest, recently rated as the third best Oktoberfest in the nation by USA Today editors and readers, runs Wednesday through Sunday on the Liederkranz grounds in Lower Alsace Township. The event offers a wide variety of German food and […]

One of the oddest entries may be Reading’s legendary mummy, Stoneman Willie.

One person died early Wednesday morning in a car crash in Reading.

READING - The Reading Fire Department has announced they will be launching a Smoke Alarm Program in partnership with Camp I Am Me, the Office of the Illinois

Power crews responded to downtown Reading Wednesday morning, after an electrical problem left parts of the town in the dark.