Pottstown NewsLocal news for Pottstown, PA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.State wonders whether aid will be used- July 20, 2008 About seven months after being awarded a state grant to analyze borough operations and finances with an eye toward making them more efficient, the state is asking whether the borough intends to act on it.http://www.topix.net/city/pottstown-pa/2008/07/state-wonders-whether-aid-will-be-used?from... A dangerous job- July 19, 2008 Decontamination work is always dangerous, but a cleanup by a Chester County remediation company in June was especially so.http://www.topix.net/city/pottstown-pa/2008/07/a-dangerous-job?fromrss=1 Police log: Turnpike accident; more- July 19, 2008 An accident involving six vehicles caused the closure of one southbound lane and delays along the Northeast Extension of the Turnpike Thursday morning.http://www.topix.net/city/pottstown-pa/2008/07/police-log-turnpike-accident-more?fromrss=1 Fired cop sought meeting before vote- July 19, 2008 Prior to voting to fire him, Borough Council members received a written request from Cpl.http://www.topix.net/city/pottstown-pa/2008/07/fired-cop-sought-meeting-before-vote?fromrs... Borough predicts $200,000 shortfall- July 19, 2008 Six months into the 2008 budget, even though revenues continue to outpace expenses, finance director Robert Armelin is predicting a $200,000 shortfall come December.http://www.topix.net/city/pottstown-pa/2008/07/borough-predicts-200-000-shortfall?fromrss=... Passion Fest returns- July 19, 2008 Where can you get the entertainment of music concerts, an extreme sports show and vendors in a festival setting all for free One answer, two words: Passion Fest.http://www.topix.net/city/pottstown-pa/2008/07/passion-fest-returns?fromrss=1 Roses for free rides- July 18, 2008 The shuttle service was offered free on Thursday because high temperatures were expected to create poor air quality.http://www.topix.net/city/pottstown-pa/2008/07/roses-for-free-rides?fromrss=1 Local innovator demonstrates new,- July 18, 2008 Jim Crater doesn't think like most people, and he will be the first person to tell you that - repeatedly.http://www.topix.net/city/pottstown-pa/2008/07/local-innovator-demonstrates-new?fromrss=1 Police still investigating fatal crash- July 18, 2008 Police are still investigating the cause of a crash that killed one man and severly injured another.http://www.topix.net/city/pottstown-pa/2008/07/police-still-investigating-fatal-crash?from... Pottstown fires first police officer in 14 years- July 18, 2008 For the first time in 14 years, a Pottstown Police officer has been fired by Borough Council.http://www.topix.net/city/pottstown-pa/2008/07/pottstown-fires-first-police-officer-in-14-... |