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Reading Police Officer Found Dead On New Year's Eve Reading Police Officer Found Dead On New Year's Eve
Reading Police Officer Found Dead On New Year's Eve A 28-year-old Reading police officer was found dead in her home on New Year's Eve, according to her obituary shared by her Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, #9.  Courtney P. Dupree, a Reading native, was found on Sunday in her Wyomissing home, as stated in her obituary. Details about her passing have not been released.  The 2013 Muhlenberg High School graduate went on to attend Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and West Virginia University, according to her social media. Courtney held various jobs over the years, but her dream was alway to have a career as a police officer, some…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Newly Minted Millionaire! Big Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Berks County Newly Minted Millionaire! Big Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Berks County
Newly Minted Millionaire! Big Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Berks County A Berks County shopper stopped by a tobacco store in Leesport this week and became a millionaire, Pennsylvania Lottery officials say.  The lucky player won the grand prize on a $20 Millionaire Maker scratch-off ticket on Monday, July 24, according to state lotto representatives. The vendor, Sam's Place at 5479 Pottsville Pike in Leesport, will receive a $5,000 bonus check for selling the winning slip, officials said.  Winning players should always sign the back of their tickets immediately and call the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481. Winners have up to one year from the …

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by Mac Bullock
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Motorcyclist Killed In Berks County Crash Leaves Behind Wife, Young Son Motorcyclist Killed In Berks County Crash Leaves Behind Wife, Young Son
Motorcyclist Killed In Berks County Crash Leaves Behind Wife, Young Son A fundraiser has been launched for the family of a Berks County man who was killed in a motorcycle crash in Centre Township on Sunday, Aug. 21. Steven Brenner, 29, was traveling south on Railroad Road on his 1973 Harley Davidson when he failed to negotiate a curve in the road while speeding, Pennsylvania State Police said. He drove off the road, hit a ditch in a driveway, and crashed into a farm trailer, police said. The man, who police say was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene around 4:40 p.m. Family and friends are now raising funds to help with f…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Winning $285K PA Lottery Big Win Ticket Sold In Berks County Winning $285K PA Lottery Big Win Ticket Sold In Berks County
Winning $285K PA Lottery Big Win Ticket Sold In Berks County A winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $285,376 was sold in Berks County. The Big Win ticket was sold at Rutter's on New Enterprise Drive in Leesport on Friday, May 20, state lottery officials said. The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Big Win is a $10 Fast Play game that offers progressive top prizes starting at $100,000.  The holder of a top-prize winning Fast Play ticket should immediately sign the back of the ticket and call the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481.

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by Nicole Acosta
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Support Surges For 5 Children Of Berks Woman Shot Dead By Husband Support Surges For 5 Children Of Berks Woman Shot Dead By Husband
Support Surges For 5 Children Of Berks Woman Shot Dead By Husband Support is pouring in for the loved ones of a Berks County woman shot dead by her husband on Saturday. As of Wednesday, nearly $14,500 had been raised on a GoFundMe page for 33-year-old Heidi Lopez's five children, who also happened to witness their mother's murder at a home in Leesport. Ernesto Lopez shot his wife during a domestic dispute before turning the gun on himself, WFMZ reports citing local authorities. He died Sunday evening at Reading Hospital, the outlet says. The tragedy left Airic, David, Johnathan, Luis, and Lili in the custody of Heidi's brother Miguel and his wife H…

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by Nicole Acosta