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Pottstown Cluster Graduates First ‘Getting Ahead’ Class

The six participants, all of them Pottstown residents, have worked four months in 16 workshops to learn the financial, time management and other skills necessary to help themselves grow into better lives, according to the Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities.

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Sanatoga Butterflies Carried Hope Sunday On Their Wings

A threatened thunderstorm never materialized, allowing butterflies released Sunday at the Sanatoga offices of the Visiting Nurse Association to alight peacefully on roses there. They honored the memories of loved ones.

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First Niagara Offers Grant For Cluster’s New Initiative

The bank, which operates several branch offices across western Montgomery County, made a $25,000 contribution to help the Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities expand its “Getting Ahead Initiative” for area residents living in poverty.

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Former Pottstown Pastor Convicted In Fraud Scheme

He sought to illegally obtain $6 million in home loans for properties in Schwenksville and Glenmoore, a U.S. District Court judge decided Tuesday.

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Berean Bible Church Gymnasium Addition Going Up

The East High Street, Sanatoga, church is making substantial progress on construction of its gymnasium addition, intended to help grow its youth programs.

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Pottstown Worship Service Features Christmas Cantata

The holiday event at Shenkel United Church of Christ is open to the public.

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Shenkel UCC Church Members Mark All Saints Day

Its commemorative worship service honors those who have died during the past year.

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Pottsgrove Soccer Team Collecting Boots, Shoes ‘For Ian’

Girls’ soccer players will be collecting practical shoes and boots for men, women and children (no high heels, please) Oct. 27 and 28 in Sanatoga for distribution by the “In Ian’s Boots” charity.

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Food Drive Sunday In Trappe Benefits Local Families

It’s scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Luke’s Church on Main Street.

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Pottstown’s CROP Hunger Walk Planned For Oct. 14

The annual event seeks to end hunger locally and across the world. The emergency food pantry of the Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities will be its local beneficiary. More walkers are being sought.

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