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Pa. state police trooper shot in Chester County A Pennsylvania state police trooper was shot Sunday night in West Caln Township, according to multiple reports.

A Pennsylvania state police trooper was shot Sunday night in West Caln Township, according to multiple reports. trib.al/O1i1Zyb

2 Bucks County teens arrested after IED tossed at New York City protest Two Bucks County teens were arrested in connection with an IED thrown at an anti-Muslim protest outside Gracie Mansion in New York City on Saturday.

Two Bucks County teens were arrested in connection with an IED thrown at an anti-Muslim protest outside Gracie Mansion in New York City on Saturday. trib.al/2ba1CAs

Flyers Notebook: With chip on shoulder, Alex Bump wants more Alex Bump has been in the National Hockey League for only a day and is already getting the star treatment.

Alex Bump has been in the National Hockey League for only a day and is already getting the star treatment. trib.al/ocDszUx

Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey out with sprained pinky finger Tyrese Maxey suffered a sprained right pinky finger in Saturday’s loss in Atlanta and will miss at least two games.

Tyrese Maxey suffered a sprained right pinky finger in Saturday’s loss in Atlanta and will miss at least two games. trib.al/M49OFBq

Zoren: Oscar picks, pans and what and who will likely win Plus, a University of the Arts graduate returns to Philadelphia in “Tina — The Tina Turner Musical.”

Plus, a University of the Arts graduate returns to Philadelphia in “Tina — The Tina Turner Musical.” trib.al/WYkfBqT

Business Weekly Agenda for March 8 Events for the Greater Berks business community.

Events for the Greater Berks business community. trib.al/QPMSIy4

Daily docket: March 8, 2026 Today’s daily thought, marriage license applications and traffic fatality statistics.

Today's daily thought, marriage license applications and traffic fatality statistics. trib.al/5lBrmjg

Cosplayers, artists and fans gather for first Reading Anime-Fest Fans of Japanese anime and manga filled the DoubleTree by Hilton in Reading on Saturday for the first Reading Anime-Fest, many dressed as their favorite characters.

Fans of Japanese anime and manga filled the DoubleTree by Hilton in Reading on Saturday for the first Reading Anime-Fest, many dressed as their favorite characters. trib.al/YmV7rWz

Campus notes: March 8, 2026 Accomplishments by college students from Berks County and nearby communities.

Accomplishments by college students from Berks County and nearby communities. trib.al/p1DF9jI

PennDOT road projects in Berks: March 8, 2026 Upcoming work on state highways in Berks County.

Upcoming work on state highways in Berks County. trib.al/bNZOZWl

Wilson’s McKaden Speece caps historic wrestling career with PIAA title at 172 pounds The Bulldog finishes his career at the all-time wins leader in Berks County history with 198 victories

The Bulldog finishes his career at the all-time wins leader in Berks County history with 198 victories trib.al/or3iwEb

Jewish Federation of Reading schedules programs [Spotlight] A screening of “12 Hours in October” and a lecture by Christopher C. Gorham, who will present “Matisse at War,” are on tap.

A screening of “12 Hours in October” and a lecture by Christopher C. Gorham, who will present "Matisse at War," are on tap. trib.al/wBs17RJ

Enjoying rookie Bump, Flyers beat Penguins in shootout Alex Bump scored in his NHL debut, and Trevor Zegras scored the winner in the shootout in a 4-3 win over Pittsburgh

Alex Bump scored in his NHL debut, and Trevor Zegras scored the winner in the shootout in a 4-3 win over Pittsburgh trib.al/JkG8xCK

Newsmakers for March 8 New hires, promotions and board appointments for the Greater Berks business community.

New hires, promotions and board appointments for the Greater Berks business community. trib.al/TfcwfTB

Less than ‘excellent’ Union blanked again in third straight loss The Philadelphia Union dropped their third straight game in MLS play Saturday night, a 1-0 decision to San Jose at Subaru Park.

The Philadelphia Union dropped their third straight game in MLS play Saturday night, a 1-0 decision to San Jose at Subaru Park. trib.al/PZ0dRs2

Pennsylvania high school basketball scores from Saturday, March 7 High school basketball scores from across the state

High school basketball scores from across the state trib.al/IgJnboa

PIAA 6A boys basketball: New Castle ousts Wilson in the first round New Castle plays Methacton next

New Castle plays Methacton next trib.al/px6FvY4

Rain, ‘drought’ and the return of daylight saving time [opinion] Here’s a little perspective on drought classifications and why the region can still be labeled “severely” dry amid wet weather.

Here's a little perspective on drought classifications and why the region can still be labeled “severely” dry amid wet weather. trib.al/MnRwD1U

Blue Mountain High School March students of the month Three honored for accomplishments.

Three honored for accomplishments. trib.al/vwNDieW

Pine Grove Area High School March students of the month Two students honored.

Two students honored. trib.al/XnrsuzO

Tornadoes kill 6 people in Michigan and Oklahoma as powerful storms hit nation’s midsection Powerful storms whipped up tornadoes that killed four people in southern Michigan.

Powerful storms whipped up tornadoes that killed four people in southern Michigan. trib.al/ZcN47QN

Daily docket: March 7, 2026 Today’s daily thought and a birth announcement.

Today's daily thought and a birth announcement. trib.al/ierVMpq

Crime Alert Berks: Tips sought in Kutztown cooking oil theft Police say someone victimized several downtown businesses.

Police say someone victimized several downtown businesses. trib.al/SkeowPT

Trading valuable Rasmus Ristolainen was never in the Flyers’ cards GM Danny Briere says finding a top-notch defenseman is not easy, so why trade the one you have

GM Danny Briere says finding a top-notch defenseman is not easy, so why trade the one you have trib.al/T8dGUk5

Elysium Marketing launches ‘I’m Next’ student competition Art and essay submissions are being sought in recognition of women’s History Month.

Art and essay submissions are being sought in recognition of women’s History Month. trib.al/O2K824h

PIAA 4A boys basketball: Scranton Prep ousts Schuylkill Valley in first round Panthers finish the season 16-11 after placing third in the District 3 tournament

Panthers finish the season 16-11 after placing third in the District 3 tournament trib.al/Zrljebs

PIAA Class 6A girls basketball: Wilson marches on, wins 20th straight game Bulldogs beat Conestoga in the first round of the state playoffs

Bulldogs beat Conestoga in the first round of the state playoffs trib.al/24KAKK3

PIAA Wrestling Championships: Wilson’s McKaden Speece, Reading’s Esmeralda Tellez will go for gold Saturday The championship round starts at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Giant Center in Hershey

The championship round starts at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Giant Center in Hershey trib.al/oIv1eOf

Pennsylvania high school basketball scores from Friday, March 6 High school basketball scores from across the state

High school basketball scores from across the state trib.al/4NXD9x2

PIAA Class 4A boys basketball playoffs: Berks Catholic knocked off in the opening round The Saints advanced to the state finals last year and are the two-time defending District 3 champions

The Saints advanced to the state finals last year and are the two-time defending District 3 champions trib.al/0JHHe0W