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Pottstown man admits to straw purchases from gun shops in Montgomery and Berks counties
A Pottstown man admitted to a straw purchase scheme during which he bought weapons at gun stores in Chester and Berks counties and lied on required paperwork claiming the guns were for him but, according to detectives, illegally passed them to others who were prohibited by law from possessing guns.
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Naturefest to be held Saturday at Union Meadows East
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The Mercury’s Sound Off for Thursday, April 25
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PA primary voters take down at least 2 incumbents in state House
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Hughes holds onto Norristown council seat in special election
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Congress likely to kick the can on COVID-era telehealth policies
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Mercury All-Area: EJ Campbell sticks with Spring-Ford and player and program transform together
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Goodwill store opening this week in Pottstown
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Macy’s is opening a ‘small-format’ store in Berks
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Gov. Shapiro’s budget would make a real difference for families caring for individuals with disabilities [opinion]
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