People, and for some their pets too, took advantage of warmth, safety, food and shelter offered Sunday and Monday by the American Red Cross in make-shift quarters at Pottstown High School.
Safety
Cars and trucks impaled by trees, light poles resting on the ground instead of standing tall. Thanks to Hurricane Sandy's ferocious winds, it was that kind of night in the borough.
The safe, controlled Halloween activities are open to all kids age 12 and younger who are accompanied by an adult.
The non-profit agency that renovates housing in Pottstown and other parts of Montgomery County is offering a series of three classes in the borough to help residents become financially savvy.
Members of most local fire companies engage in intensive training every month to keep up-to-date on their skills and knowledge. That's how Upper Pottsgrove and Gilbertsville firefighters and rescuers spent their time Thursday.
Montgomery County detectives and New Hanover Township police are conducting a joint investigation following the discovery Wednesday at mid-morning in a country farm field.
Residents of Pottstown, Douglassville, Gilbertsville and New Hanover were among those on stage recently to receive diplomas as cadets graduating from the Montgomery County Municipal Police Academy.