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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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The Mercury’s Sound Off for Thursday, April 25
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Fromm launches a new services division
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PA primary voters take down at least 2 incumbents in state House
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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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