Wyomissing NewsLocal news for Wyomissing, PA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Berks man sues Bethlehem police; claims officers used excessive force- June 24, 2008 A Berks County man has filed a federal lawsuit against Bethlehem police, claiming three officers used excessive force and violated his civil rights when they arrested him in 2006.Alireza Fassihi's suit names officers Zachary Beals, Richard Hoffman and John Quinn as defendants, along with the police department.The suit states Fassihi, of Wyomissing, was at a friend's apartment at 1551 Irene St. early in the morning of April 26, 2006, when Beals, Hoffman and Quinn knocked on the door.http://www.topix.net/city/wyomissing-pa/2008/06/berks-man-sues-bethlehem-police-claims-off... Berks County Holds Heroes Breakfast- June 22, 2008 A Berks County organization is honoring its local heroes. The area Chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual Berks County Heroes Breakfast Thursday morning in Wyomissing.http://www.topix.net/city/wyomissing-pa/2008/06/berks-county-holds-heroes-breakfast?fromrs... Tony Awards Commentary: Musical revivals and new dramas repair Broadway strike damage- June 20, 2008 It's difficult to remember a Broadway season as successful, artistically, as the one ending tonight.http://www.topix.net/city/wyomissing-pa/2008/06/tony-awards-commentary-musical-revivals-an... Leadership Berks Honors Graduates- June 18, 2008 High School Seniors aren't the only people graduating this time of year. 69 News at the Sheraton Reading Hotel in Wyomissing Thursday for the Leadership Berks graduation.http://www.topix.net/city/wyomissing-pa/2008/06/leadership-berks-honors-graduates?fromrss=... Call Board- June 12, 2008 Rehearsals begin mid-June. The show runs July 18 to Aug. 24. All positions are paid.http://www.topix.net/city/wyomissing-pa/2008/06/call-board?fromrss=1 Reading Eagle: With Freecycle, exchange of goods helps both givers and getters- June 10, 2008 Freecycle is an Internet-based group that links up people who are getting rid of stuff with people who want it.http://www.topix.net/city/wyomissing-pa/2008/06/reading-eagle-with-freecycle-exchange-of-g... Spring Township begins bicycle patrols- June 8, 2008 Some Spring Township residents were surprised to see a township police officer riding a bicycle though their neighborhoods over the Memorial Day weekend.http://www.topix.net/city/wyomissing-pa/2008/06/spring-township-begins-bicycle-patrols?fro... Wyomissing School District's refusal to form PAC to be investigated- June 6, 2008 NA - The Berks County Elections Board asked the district attorney Thursday to investigate Wyomissing School District's refusal to form a political action committee.http://www.topix.net/city/wyomissing-pa/2008/06/wyomissing-school-districts-refusal-to-for... Wyomissing superintendent gets backing of directors- June 4, 2008 Days after angry parents called for the resignation of the Wyomissing School District superintendent, several school board members said she has their support.http://www.topix.net/city/wyomissing-pa/2008/06/wyomissing-superintendent-gets-backing-of-... Drug sweep nets 17 suspects in Berks- June 2, 2008 Suspects in drug case County investigators say 17 people were arrested on these charges Wednesday during drug sweeps across Berks County: Michael Speltz , 44, of the 1400 block of Perkiomen Avenue, selling a ...http://www.topix.net/city/wyomissing-pa/2008/06/drug-sweep-nets-17-suspects-in-berks?fromr... |