Pottstown, PA|News|
Train Strikes Truck in Pottstown, Say Police
A train hit a pickup truck that had stopped without cleaning the tracks in Pottstown on Wednesday, say police.

I work with our Montgomery county Patch sites, focusing on Norristown Patch, and I am also the contact point for bloggers or those who have questions about blogging. My background is in media and telecommunications theory--anything from online media models to telecommunications regulation. Some of my research and writing centers on how journalists and our audience can work together to create a community-based news site that the audience can contribute to, and call their own.
A train hit a pickup truck that had stopped without cleaning the tracks in Pottstown on Wednesday, say police.

A woman was the victim of a robbery in Norristown after two men allegedly pulled her to the ground by her hair, then took her purse and phone, say police.
Trying to figure out when to plan a weekend of local fall foliage viewing to see the leaves turn their autumn hues of red, orange and gold?
Trying to figure out when to plan a weekend of local fall foliage viewing to see the leaves turn their autumn hues of red, orange and gold?
Sly Fox Brewing Company in Pottstown held its third Can Jam festival, with craft brews, regional musicians, and a KanJam tournament.
The West Norriton township planning commission will meet on the evening of Sept. 30 to discuss zoning issues regarding the Markley Farms tract.
The West Norriton township planning commission will meet on the evening of Sept. 30 to discuss zoning issues regarding the Markley Farms tract.
Pottstown Municipal Airport's Community Day and Young Eagles Rally returned to the Pottstown Municipal Airport on Sept. 28, where guests celebrated the art of flying high in the sky.
Check out these unusual police stories from around Eastern Pennsylvania.
Check out these unusual police stories from around Eastern Pennsylvania.
Check out these unusual police stories from around Eastern Pennsylvania.
Also making headlines: Bucks singer on 'The Voice,' TV Stars to make movie in Bethlehem, and Nazareth Area's Kate Micucci returns to 'The Big Bang Theory.'
Also making headlines: Bucks singer on 'The Voice,' TV Stars to make movie in Bethlehem, and Nazareth Area's Kate Micucci returns to 'The Big Bang Theory.'
Also making headlines: Bucks singer on 'The Voice,' TV Stars to make movie in Bethlehem, and Nazareth Area's Kate Micucci returns to 'The Big Bang Theory.'
A bail reduction for a man accused of stealing from a Lower Providence church and a strange excuse for a break-in round out this week's top stories in Montgomery County.
A bail reduction for a man accused of stealing from a Lower Providence church and a strange excuse for a break-in round out this week's top stories in Montgomery County.
Nearly 500 motorcycles made an honorary ride from Trappe to Blue Bell on Sunday to honor Julianne Siller.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department held a commendation ceremony Friday morning for its employees that performed notable acts of service.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department held a commendation ceremony Friday morning for its employees that performed notable acts of service.