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Lower Pottsgrove Principal Ruth Fisher Retiring This Year

Joe Zlomek — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:33:31 +0000

Lower Pottsgrove Elementary Principal Ruth Fisher will leave her office, and an educational career of almost 40 years, after the current school year ends. She hopes to spend more time with her family. The Pottsgrove School District said it will start soon to seek her replacement.

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Lower Pottsgrove Food Truck Competes Nationally On TV

Joe Zlomek — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:33:09 +0000

The Sunflower Truck Stop mobile café and its owner, George Bieber, are among the Top 10 finalists in a contest conducted by the "Live With Kelly And Michael" TV show to find the best food-to-go in America.

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4 Newcomers, 3 Veterans Nominated In ‘Grove SB Race

Joe Zlomek — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:34:15 +0000

All four challengers for four seats open during November elections for the Pottsgrove school board appear to have won party nominations in Tuesday's primary elections. Only three of four incumbents did as well, however.

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Kaiser, Watson Win Township Commissioner Primaries

Joe Zlomek — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:33:52 +0000

One of two incumbents and the sole challenger won primary nominations Tuesday to run for Lower Pottsgrove commissioner seats during the fall. Also, wins in uncontested primaries for township tax collector ensures a November battle.

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MCCC Names Local Students To College Who’s Who

Joe Zlomek — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:30:43 +0000

From across western Montgomery County, they received a grade point average of 2.75 or better, and were nominated by a member of the MCCC faculty or staff.

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Pottsgrove’s King Among County’s 2013 Top Teachers

Joe Zlomek — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:33:48 +0000

Pottsgrove School District teacher Sarah King was among those honored May 8 during the Voices of Inspiration Awards for Teaching Excellence in Norristown PA.

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Pottsgrove Senior 16th Nationally In Reading Contest

Joe Zlomek — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:31:26 +0000

Pottsgrove senior Ian Yanusko ended the 2013 series of the Wordwright Challenge, a national vocabulary and reading analysis contest, as the nation's 16th highest scorer. Four other students also were recognized for their achievements.

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Local Credit Union Tournament Donation Benefits Relays

Joe Zlomek — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:30:23 +0000

Lower Pottsgrove-based Diamond Credit Union raised thousands of dollars in its May 3 golf fund-raiser to assist the Berks County and Pottstown Area Relays For Life.

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Meet The Candidates For Pottsgrove’s School Board

Joe Zlomek — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:34:20 +0000

Eight local residents have demonstrated their willingness to volunteer time and talents to help govern the actions of the Pottsgrove School District. Find out more about them.

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Opinions From Candidates For Pottsgrove’s School Board

Joe Zlomek — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:33:42 +0000

Reporter Evan Brandt of The (Pottstown PA) Mercury newspaper has created and posted online video interviews with both slates of candidates for the Pottsgrove Board of School Directors. If you intend to vote in Tuesday's primary election, they're worth watching.

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