Reading Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase

Issue #117

Pottstown Local Scoop

In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issueโ€ฆ

๐ŸŒค๏ธ Pottstown PA Weather

 ๐Ÿ“… Tons of Local Events This Week

 ๐ŸŽค Open Mic Night at SoulJoelโ€™s

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Antietam School District Faces Uncertainty After FEMA Funding Denial

 ๐Ÿ›๏ธ SBA Approves Disaster Declaration, Offering Loans for Flood-Impacted Areas in Berks County

๐Ÿ‘ฎ๐Ÿผโ€โ™‚๏ธ Reading Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase and Crash in Stolen Vehicle

 โšพ๏ธ Phillies and Marlins Set for a Charged Playoff Series

 ๐Ÿˆ Eagles Preserve Undefeated Record Amidst Brown's Stellar Performance and Penalty Drama

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Support Pottstown Local Businesses

 

EVENTS

Open Mic at SoulJoel's

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FREE for all performance and audience members.
Come out to one of the most supportive open mics in the Philadelphia area!

  • Tuesday @ 7 PM; doors open @ 6 PM

  • Sign ups @ 6:30 PM

  • In our Melody Room

  • 50 Sunnybrook Road Pottstown, PA 19464

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Antietam School District Faces Uncertainty After FEMA Funding Denial

Antietam School District Faces Uncertainty After FEMA Funding Denial

The Antietam School District, and its community, face challenges following the denial of FEMA flood relief funding, which Superintendent Heidi Rochlin described as devastating.

The funding was crucial for navigating the aftermath of flood damage, particularly concerning the Antietam Middle Senior High School, which is deemed unusable for the entire school year. The district, now exploring alternative plans and funding options, is considering various paths for the damaged school building, including partial or total demolition, renovation, or sale.

Meanwhile, the school board has approved further renovations for the Mount Penn Primary Center, and the district aims to formulate a solid long-term plan or viable options by early next year.

SBA Approves Disaster Declaration, Offering Loans for Flood-Impacted Areas in Berks County

Governor Josh Shapiro announced the approval of an administrative declaration of a disaster by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), enabling access to loans for businesses and homeowners affected by the July flooding in Berks County.

Residents in several nearby counties may also qualify for assistance. This decision comes after FEMA denied disaster relief assistance, deeming that Berks County did not meet the necessary threshold.

The SBA will provide various types of low-interest loans, including Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Business Physical Disaster Loans, and Home Disaster Loans, to aid in recovery efforts.

A Disaster Loan Outreach Center will open in Reading, PA, to assist in-person, and loan applications will also be accessible online or via mail. The initiative aims to support the recovery and rebuilding of the impacted areas, particularly for small businesses and non-profit organizations.

CRIME

Reading Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase and Crash in Stolen Vehicle

20-year-old Victor E. Colon Nazario from Reading was arrested following a high-speed police chase that ended with a crash in Exeter Township. After being alerted to a stolen Buick Encore, police pursued the vehicle, which reached speeds between 90 and 102 mph, even continuing after running over spike strips laid by officers.

The chase concluded when Colon Nazario lost control of the SUV, crashing it into the woods, after which he and three juvenile passengers attempted to flee on foot. Colon Nazario and two passengers were quickly apprehended, with the third being captured later.

He is now in Berks County Prison, facing multiple charges, including receiving stolen property and reckless endangerment, with a bail set at $75,000.

LOCAL SPORTS

SPORTS

Phillies and Marlins Set for a Charged Playoff Series

Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to begin their playoff journey at Citizens Bank Park against the Miami Marlins in a best-of-3 series, hoping to leverage the home advantage and a week of rest.

Last season, the Phillies navigated a challenging path to secure their playoff position, while this year they enter the postseason with 90 wins and a fourth seed, along with valuable playoff experience.

The Marlins, securing their first postseason berth in a 162-game season since 2003, have shown their capability by winning seven of 13 games in the regular season series against the Phillies.

Both teams have showcased their strengths and strategies, with the Marlins bringing in power hitters and the Phillies relying on their veteran core and the electrifying home atmosphere. Marlins manager Skip Schumaker and Game 1 starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo express their excitement and anticipation for the series, emphasizing the unpredictability and opportunities of the postseason. Both teams are gearing up without revealing specific strategies or starting lineups until the series commences.

Eagles

EAGLES

Eagles Preserve Undefeated Record Amidst Brown's Stellar Performance and Penalty Drama

In a game marked by notable performances and on-field controversy, the Philadelphia Eagles managed to maintain their undefeated status with a 34-31 win against the Washington Commanders, thanks to Jake Elliott's 54-yard field goal in overtime.

Eagles receiver A.J. Brown delivered a standout performance with nine passes for 175 yards and two touchdowns. However, a 15-yard taunting penalty against Brown after his second touchdown created tension, notably with quarterback Jalen Hurts, and provided the Commanders with a positional advantage that they converted into a game-tying touchdown.

Despite the internal and external challenges, the Eagles navigated through, keeping their 4-0 status intact alongside the San Francisco 49ers. Moving forward, the Eagles aim to refine their gameplay and coordination as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Rams next weekend.

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