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Man Who Studied In Kutztown, 33, Dies Under Bridge In Harrisburg: Officials Man Who Studied In Kutztown, 33, Dies Under Bridge In Harrisburg: Officials
Man Who Studied In Kutztown, 33, Dies Under Bridge In Harrisburg: Officials A 33-year-old man who was a beloved big brother was found dead under a bridge in Harrisburg, county officials announced on Friday, March 1. Collin Weller was an Orwigsburg native who previously lived in Kutztown and Pottsville, according to his social media. He had been experiencing homelessness and ended up in Harrisburg at some point over the last five years. He was found dead beneath the underpass at Paxton and Cameron streets in the city on Tuesday, Feb. 27, according to the Dauphin County Coroner's Office. His cause of death "was complications of hypothermia," as stated in the release.…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Berks County Lotto Player Wins $5M Playing 'MONOPOLY' Scratch-Off Berks County Lotto Player Wins $5M Playing 'MONOPOLY' Scratch-Off
Berks County Lotto Player Wins $5M Playing 'Monopoly' Scratch-Off A Weis shopper in Kutztown spent 50 bucks this week to become a millionaire.  The lucky player won $5 million playing the "MONOPOLY Own It All" scratch-off game, Pennsylvania Lottery officials announced on Monday, Jan. 29.  The Weis location at 15260 Kutztown Road will receive a $10,000 bonus for its part, lotto reps said.  All scratch-off winners have up to one year from the date of purchase to redeem their tickets. Winners should immediately sign the back of their slip and call the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481. To learn more, visit palottery.com. 

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Trucker Stole $2.5K In Diesel From Berks Gas Station: State Police Trucker Stole $2.5K In Diesel From Berks Gas Station: State Police
Trucker Stole $2.5K In Diesel From Berks Gas Station: State Police That's one way to save at the pump.  State police in Berks County are looking for the trucker who they say stole thousands of dollars in diesel from a Kutztown gas station.  The thefts occurred at Rutter's on Kutztown Road in Maxatawny over a period of weeks, troopers said in a statement. On four occasions between Jan. 6 and Jan. 19, the driver was caught on surveillance camera fuelling up without paying a dime, authorities wrote.  In total, investigators say the trucker took 485 gallons of diesel, or $2,483.50 worth of fuel. His vehicle is described as a white tractor-trail…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
NJ Drummer Found Dead In Kutztown Dumpster Had Crawled In After Party: DA NJ Drummer Found Dead In Kutztown Dumpster Had Crawled In After Party: DA
NJ Drummer Found Dead In Kutztown Dumpster Had Crawled In After Party: DA A New Jersey drummer found dead at a Berks County dump on Saturday, Nov. 12 had crawled into a dumpster the night before, according to officials and those who knew him.  Kellen J. Bischoff, 19, of Manahawkin, NJ, was found dead at the Total Recycling Facility on Lincoln Road in Birdsboro just after 8:30 a.m., said District Attorney John T. Adams in a release Monday, Nov. 14.  Investigators were able to identify Bischoff by his "unique" tattoos, and eventually learned that he was visiting a family member in Kutztown, the DA said.  Loved ones had last seen the teen i…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Accused Drug Dealer In Berks County Sold Deadly Fentanyl Dose: DA Accused Drug Dealer In Berks County Sold Deadly Fentanyl Dose: DA
Accused Drug Dealer In Berks County Sold Deadly Fentanyl Dose: DA A 24-year-old woman from Berks County has been arrested in connection with the fentanyl death of one of her alleged customers, authorities said. Yoli Eisenhardt, of Fleetwood, was charged with drug delivery resulting in death, criminal use of communication facility, delivery of a controlled substance, and other related offenses in the death of a woman, the Berks County District Attorney's Office said. The unidentified victim was found dead in a Stimmel Alley home in Kutztown on Nov. 4, 2021, authorities said. A search of the victim's belongings and home revealed evidence of drug u…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Man Dead, Woman Hurt In Berks County Crash Man Dead, Woman Hurt In Berks County Crash
Man Dead, Woman Hurt In Berks County Crash A 41-year-old man was killed and a woman was injured in a car crash in Berks County on Friday, authorities said. Zachary Korch, of Shoemakersville, was traveling north on Plum Creek Road in Penn Township around 11:30 p.m., when he drove across the southbound lane, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Korch left the roadway and traveled across a grass area, down a dirt embankment and side-swiped a tree, state police said. He then struck a second tree in a ditch, causing the 2005 Ford pickup truck to flip onto its roof, authorities said. Korch was pronounced dead at the scene. His …

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by Nicole Acosta
News
Viral Pennsylvania TikToker Shines On 'TODAY Show' Viral Pennsylvania TikToker Shines On 'TODAY Show'
Viral Pennsylvania TikToker Shines On 'Today Show' A 37-year-old Pennsylvania mom who has gone viral for documenting her runs on TikTok was recently highlighted on the "Today Show." Erin Azar wasn't always a runner. She began in 2019 after the birth of her third child. "I was mentally and physically not feeling well," she recalls. "I was exhausted, but one day I just went outside and put on my sneakers with holes in them and ratty clothes, and just started running." Something began happening in her brain. Azar, of Kutztown, suddenly felt a lot happier. More clear-minded. Running was just the release that Azar was looking for. In November…

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by Nicole Acosta
Lifestyle
PA Mom Training For Canceled NJ Marathon Keeps It Real On TikTok PA Mom Training For Canceled NJ Marathon Keeps It Real On TikTok
PA Mom Training For Canceled NJ Marathon Keeps It Real On TikTok Erin Azar isn't your average fitness influencer. Yes, the 37-year-old Pennsylvania mom documents her runs on TikTok as she trains for the New Jersey Marathon -- which has since been canceled. But no, she doesn't only show the glamorous parts of training. There's nothing really glamorous about Azar's runs at all -- that's the way she likes it. She says that's what makes her relatable. "Welcome to another installment of a slightly overweight person who drinks too much beer," says Azar of Kutztown -- who goes by Mrs. Space Cadet on TikTok. Her videos show her foggy glasses and her sweaty cr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Berks County Woman Dies After Slipping, Falling Under Moving Vehicle In Lehigh County Berks County Woman Dies After Slipping, Falling Under Moving Vehicle In Lehigh County
Berks County Woman Dies After Slipping, Falling Under Moving Vehicle In Lehigh County A Berks County woman was killed in a car accident Wednesday in Lehigh County, authorities said. Cathy Lutterschmidt, 60, of Kutztown, died after slipping and falling under a moving vehicle at a property on Kern Street in Weisenberg Township around 7:40 p.m., according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. Lutteschmidt was pronounced dead by Deputy Coroner Rachel Tallarico at 8:55 p.m. that night, the coroner's office said. The cause of death is blunt force injury to the neck. The manner of death is accident. In addition to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office, this death is …

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
DA: Kutztown Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing GF's 7-Year-Old Grandaughter DA: Kutztown Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing GF's 7-Year-Old Grandaughter
DA: Kutztown Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing GF's 7-Year-Old Grandaughter A Kutztown man was arrested on accusations he sexually assaulted his girlfriend's 7-year-old grandaughter, authorities announced. Paul William Herman, 52, faces various assault charges following an investigation that began on Jan. 19 after the Berks County Detective’s office received two Childline referrals from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services about the sexual abuse of a 7-year-old girl, according to the Berks County District Attorney's office. During an interview on Feb. 4, the girl told investigators details of the abuse, which occurred more than once, inside …

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by Nicole Acosta
News
'Joyous Occasion' Says PA Lt. Gov. John Fetterman At Capitol Rally For Legalizing Marijuana 'Joyous Occasion' Says PA Lt. Gov. John Fetterman At Capitol Rally For Legalizing Marijuana
'Joyous Occasion' Says PA Lt. Gov. John Fetterman At Capitol Rally For Legalizing Marijuana Hundreds of people gathered on the steps of Pennsylvania’s Capitol building to celebrate 4/20 and push for the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana. “Today is a joyous occasion to not only celebrate weed, but to seriously commit ourselves to full marijuana legalization and ending the War on Drugs.” said Senate hopeful and Lt. Gov. John Fetterman. The gathering on Monday came on the heels of a weekend long event in Kutztown, the 2021 Pennsylvania Cannabis Festival. The event is held annually in Kutztown although it was founded in Scranton in 2015. The goal of the event is to …

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by Jillian Pikora