Jim (Wayne) Rowe

In loving memory of Jim (Wayne) Rowe who died peacefully on Nov. 27, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was a beacon of kindness whose warm smile and generous heart touched so many lives.  Born in 1940 in Reading, he brought joy to all who knew him. A devoted family man, his unwavering love for his spouse, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was his…

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Fire tax up in Concord

Concord Township residents will see a slight increase in their tax bills for 2024 even though the township property tax rate will remain the same. The increase is due to a hike in the fire tax, going from 0.044 mils to 0.697 mils. (A mil is a tax of $1 for every $1,000 in assessed property value. Council President Dominic Pileggi explained the reason for…

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Police Log Dec. 6: DUIs, theft, speed

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • Police are investigating thefts from two cars in Concord Township. Credit cards were stolen in the Oct. 22 thefts. The incidents happened at 2:33 p.m. in the 1100 block of Baltimore Pike. • Police said they arrested Andrew Martin, 39, of Havre De Grace, Md. for shoplifting at the Rally House store in Concord Township on Nov. 28. Martin…

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