Upcoming Local Events

• Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR - September 30th - October 22nd

• Amity Township History Day - September 30th, 10 AM

• Horses and Hayrides @ The Gilbertsville Farm - September 30th, 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

• Jus Nice Sneaker Convention - September 30th, 12-5 PM

• Autumn Splendor Fall Foliage - Colebrookdale Railroad - The Secret Valley Line -
  September 30th - 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

• Fall Festival & Open House @ Gilbertsville Fire & Rescue - September 30th, 4-8 PM

• Brent Terhune debuts at SoulJoel's inside SunnyBrook - September 30th, 7:00 PM

• Family Friendly Illusionist Show w/ Tom Coverly - September 30th, 7:00 PM

• ROD DEGEORGE’S GUITAR GODS REVIEW AT RIVET! - September 30th, 8 PM

• Candlelight Ghost Tour of Brinton Lodge - September 30th, 8:30 - 10 PM

• City of Reading 275th Anniversary Parade - October 1st, 10 AM

• The Alley Arts & Craft September Event - October 1st, 12-5 PM

• Berks Cultural Diversity Festival - October 1st, 12 - 6 PM

• 1st Sunday Swing Dance Party w/ Temple Avenue - October 1st, 3:00 PM

• Pagoda, Peace Rock and Neversink Mountain..15miles. Moderate + hike - October 1st, 9:00 AM

• Week Without Violence YWCA Tri-County Event - October 16th-21st - 2 PM

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Fatal Collision in Union Township Claims Two Lives; Deceased Identified and Investigation Ongoing

Authorities in Berks County identified the victims of a fatal collision between a motorcyclist and a vehicle driver that occurred the previous afternoon at the intersection of Black Matt Road and West Schuylkill Road in Union Township.

The accident, which took place around 4:40 p.m., claimed the lives of 49-year-old Billie Jean Buckland and 29-year-old James Patrick McNeill. Both victims suffered blunt force trauma and internal injuries, and their deaths were ruled accidental.

State police are investigating the cause of the collision, which led to road closures in the area for several hours. No autopsies are planned for either victim.

Martial Arts Move Leads to Manslaughter Conviction in Berks County Court

Scott K. Wiley, 51, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault in Berks County Court for causing the death of Farrah Wertz, 42, during a domestic assault in 2019. Wiley used a martial arts move, specifically a taekwondo leg sweep, which resulted in a leg fracture for Wertz.

She underwent surgery but died 18 days later due to a pulmonary embolism triggered by deep vein thrombosis from the blunt force trauma. The incident, initially responded to by Boyertown police, escalated into a county-led investigation post Wertz's death, culminating in Wiley's conviction.

Sentencing is set for Oct. 26. During the assault, Wiley also attacked Wertz's 12-year-old son. The prosecution emphasized Wiley's martial arts training, arguing he was aware of the dangers his actions posed.

PennDOT to Host Job Fairs in Berks County with Onsite Interviews and Job Offers

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has scheduled a series of job fairs at its Berks County office located at 4680 Fifth Street Highway, Temple, PA 19560. The job fairs are slated for October 4, October 18, November 1, and November 15, all from 8 AM to 2 PM.

These events will feature onsite interviews, with potential job offers extended to suitable candidates. Individuals interested in exploring career opportunities with PennDOT are encouraged to attend.

During the job fairs, district and county employees will be available to provide information about the various job openings, answer any employment-related questions, and assist attendees with the application process.

PennDOT is seeking to fill several positions within the county, notably CDL operators and tradesman helpers. Attendees are advised to bring along an updated resume. Additionally, CDL operators should present their current driver’s license and medical card.

To view the current job openings, interested individuals can visit www.employment.pa.gov.

In adherence to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, PennDOT practices non-discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. Anyone in need of special accommodations for the event is requested to contact the PennDOT Berks County office at 610-929-0766 in advance.

For more updates and traffic alerts from PennDOT in Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties, subscribe at www.penndot.govDistrict5. Additionally, follow PennDOT regional updates on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAAllentown, and engage with them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaDepartmentofTransportation and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pennsylvaniadot.

Brent Terhune headlines at SoulJoel's

Named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020, Brent Terhune has accumulated more than 65 million views across his social media channels with his satirical MAGA character. His not-so-obvious delivery can be described along the lines of a ‘blue-collar Colbert Report.’

Brent has been writing daily topical jokes and news breakdowns for the nationally-syndicated Bob & Tom Show for more than 10 years. He has had two comedy albums debut at No. 1 on iTunes and his work is streamed heavily on SiriusXM.

• Saturday September 30th @ 7pm

• Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm

• General admission only $20

• VIP tickets only $30

50 Sunnybrook Road Pottstown, PA 19464

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https://www.souljoels.com/shop/tickets/brentterhune/

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