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Reading Skatepark accepts bid, construction to start soon

The Reading Skate Association’s decade-long venture pays off, phase one starting ASAP By Nicole Barbarito Anticipate the construction of the redesigned, concrete, $2.1 million, 22,000-square-foot beast — the Reading Skatepark, after ten years of fundraising and hard work from Holistic Skate Shop owner John Turner, the Reading Skate Association and Grindline Skateparks. The park is […]

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Maxatawny Township Planning Commission postpones discussion on The C&B Development warehouse plan

The meeting had surpassed its maximum capacity By Kaitlyn Resline The Maxatawny Township Planning Commission postponed discussion on the The C&B Development LLC warehouse plan at the meeting on March 16th. The meeting, which coincided with KU’s spring break, had surpassed its maximum capacity. The Planning Commission did not open the meeting doors until 6:30 […]

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Three new restaurants coming to Kutztown

Takkii Ramen has opened; residents await the opening of Rita’s and new Indian restaurant By Ashley Davenport Kutztown Borough is welcoming three new restaurants in 2023. First is Takkii Ramen, a traditional and modern Japanese cuisine restaurant, owned by Marco Lu. Located next to China King, Takkii Ramen’s menu includes popular Japanese items like fried […]

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Kutztown’s water is filtered up to law’s standard

However, at least one industry group does not feel the water is completely safe By Gina Glantz Although Kutztown’s water is already filtered up to the law’s standard, the Environmental Working Group does not believe it is entirely without risks. The EWG has identified 14 contaminants in Kutztown’s water, nine of which, in their view, […]

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KU students speak against proposed warehouse at Maxatawny Township Planning Commission meeting

C&B Development withdraws from the meeting seven hours before By Kaitlyn Resline On Feb. 16, KU students and community members attended the Maxatawny Township Planning Commission meeting, led by Chairman Don Bucci, to speak against the C&B Development LLC Warehouse preliminary plan. The meeting room reached its maximum capacity of 120 people. Seven hours before […]

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Former Berks resident, Derrick Rump, killed in Club Q shooting

38-year-old was 2002 Kutztown Area High School grad By Kaitlyn Resline Former Berks County resident Derrick Rump was one of five victims killed in the Club Q shooting on Nov. 19 in Colorado Springs, CO. 25 others were injured. Rump, 38, was a bartender at Club Q, which is located to the northeast of the […]

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Kutztown Borough works to ensure recyclables get recycled

Borough does all their processing in-house By Morgan Bayer Brian Bailey, the Public Works Superintendent of the Kutztown Borough Refuse and Recycling plant, took time this past Wednesday to explain in an interview what happens to residents’ sorted recyclables. He said that it is crucial for residents to sort plastics, glass and paper when placing […]

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State Representative and Democratic Lieutenant Governor Nominee Austin Davis answers questions related to Kutztown University and surrounding community

“No matter your reason, don’t doubt your own ability to bring change.” By Abby Regensburger Last month, PA State Representative and Democratic Lieutenant Governor nominee Austin Davis answered questions related to KU and the surrounding community. When asked what advice he had for college students wanting to get involved in politics, Davis said, “No matter […]

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Thousands flock to Kutztown Kruizz on July 30

Hosted by Kutztown Strong, event returns after Covid hiatus By Michael Downing Thousands of people flocked to Kutztown on Saturday, July 30 to check out beautiful custom vehicles from hot rods to classic cars to modified trucks. The event actually began quietly the night before when no parking signs are posted up and down Main […]