REO SPEEDWAGON AND RICK SPRINGFIELD Coming to Santander Arena

Issue #011

November 6th, 2023

In this issue of Reading Local Scoop

 📆. Enormous List of Events This Coming Week!

 🎸 REO SPEEDWAGON AND RICK SPRINGFIELD Coming to Santander Arena

👮🏼‍♂️ Berks County Police Seek Help to Catch Wallet Thieves; Up to $10,000 Reward Offered

 👮🏼‍♂️ Berks County Sheriff's Office Seeks Information on Wanted Individual

 🏈 Jalen Hurts Overcomes Knee Concerns, Eagles Top Cowboys to Lead NFL with 8-1 Record

 🏒 Wheeling Gets the Win Over Reading Royals with a 7-4 Win

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EVENTS

 This Week’s Events in the Reading PA Area

Monday - November 6th

Tuesday - November 7th

Wednesday - November 8th

Thursday - November 9th

Friday - November 10th

Saturday - November 11th

Gingerbread House Dupe w/ AnitaTrinket - 10 AM

Art for Arf's Sake Auction - 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

All Ages Line Dancing @ Gouglersville Fire Co #1 - 8 PM - 11 PM

Sunday - November 12th

REO SPEEDWAGON & RICK SPRINGFIELD Coming to Santander Arena

Classic Rock hitmakers REO Speedwagon and Rick Springfield are joining forces for an upcoming tour and just announced a stop at Santander Arena on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Tickets start at $35 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, November 3, at 10 a.m.

About REO Speedwagon

Formed in 1967, signed in 1971, and fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, REO Speedwagon’s unrelenting drive, as well as non-stop touring and recording jump-started the burgeoning rock movement in the Midwest. Platinum albums and radio staples soon followed, setting the stage for the release of the band’s explosive Hi Infidelity in 1980, which contained the massive hit singles “Keep On Loving You” and “Take It On the Run.” That landmark album spent 15 weeks in the No. 1 slot and has since earned the RIAA’s coveted 10X Diamond Award for surpassing sales of 10 million units in the United States.

From 1977 to 1989, the band released nine consecutive albums all certified Platinum or higher. Today, REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million albums around the globe, and Cronin and bandmates Bruce Hall (bass), Dave Amato (guitar), Bryan Hitt (drums), and Derek Hilland (touring keyboardist) are still electrifying audiences worldwide in concert with hits and fan-favorites such as “Ridin’ The Storm Out,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Time For Me To Fly,” “Roll With The Changes,” the aforementioned “Keep On Loving You” and “Take It On the Run,” and many, many more.

About Rick Springfield

Rick Springfield is a versatile entertainer with a remarkable career spanning over four decades. As a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician, he has sold 25 million albums and delivered 17 U.S. Top 40 hits, including classics like "Jessie's Girl" and "Don't Talk to Strangers." Beyond music, he's made his mark as an accomplished actor in films like "Ricki and the Flash" and TV series like "Supernatural" and "American Horror Story."

Springfield is also a celebrated author with works such as his candid memoir "Late, Late at Night" and the comedic novel "Magnificent Vibration." His dedication to his craft and continuous creativity have earned him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Despite his long-lasting success, he remains committed to pushing boundaries and connecting with audiences through his music. In 2019, he released "Orchestrating My Life," a collection of his hits reimagined with a rock orchestra and a touching tribute to his late mother. Rick Springfield's enduring impact on the entertainment world has been aptly dubbed "The Rickonaissance."

Berks County Police Seek Help
to Catch Wallet Thieves;
Up to $10,000 Reward Offered

Image: Crime Alert Berks County

The Cumru and Exeter Township Police Departments are seeking the public's help to identify suspects involved in the theft of wallets and purses at Giant grocery stores. On September 28, 2023, around 11:55 am, a wallet was stolen and the credit card inside was used to purchase over $800 in goods at BJ’s Wholesale Club. This incident is similar to another one in Exeter Township.

Crime Alert Berks County is offering up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 1(877) 373-9913, using the ALERTBERKS app, or texting tips to 847411 with the keyword ALERTBERKS followed by the information.

For more details, visit alertberks.org or contact Cumru Township Police at 610-777-9595 or Exeter Township Police at 610-779-1490.

Berks County Sheriff's Office Seeks Information on Wanted Individual

Image: Berks County Sheriff’s Office

The Berks County Sheriff's Office is actively searching for Enrique Cuatlapantzi-Cruz, wanted for aggravated assault. Born on January 16, 1992, Cuatlapantzi-Cruz is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 145 pounds. His last known address is 115 South 8th Street, Reading.

The incident occurred on March 10th, 2023, when Cuatlapantzi-Cruz allegedly assaulted a victim with a pipe, resulting in a concussion and a broken nose. He is also accused of brandishing a firearm and threatening the victim's life.

Members of the public with any information regarding Cuatlapantzi-Cruz's whereabouts are encouraged to contact the Berks County Sheriff's Office Most Wanted Tip Line at (610) 478-6390.

Reading Local Scoop - Sports

Jalen Hurts Overcomes Knee Concerns, Eagles Top Cowboys to Lead NFL
with 8-1 Record

Eagles

Despite a knee scare, Jalen Hurts led the Philadelphia Eagles to a victory over the Dallas Cowboys with a score of 28-23, maintaining the best record in the NFL at 8-1. Hurts threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another, demonstrating resilience even after a hit that had him limping off the field.

The game's climax saw the Cowboys nearly pull off a last-minute win, advancing to the 6-yard line with help from Eagles' penalties. However, the Eagles' defense, including a crucial sack by Josh Sweat and a game-ending tackle by Darius Slay, sealed the win. Dak Prescott of the Cowboys threw for 374 yards and three touchdowns, with CeeDee Lamb catching 11 passes for 191 yards.

The Eagles, with their strong performance, appear poised for another deep playoff run, assuming Hurts' knee injury doesn't become a hindrance. Hurts, who was the 2022 NFL MVP runner-up, has downplayed the severity of his knee issue and continued to play effectively.

Philadelphia's defense was pivotal, with linebacker Zach Cunningham making a game-changing play and a Cowboys touchdown being overturned upon review. The Eagles' offense also shone, with Kenneth Gainwell scoring early and Hurts setting a team record for quarterback rushing touchdowns.

Injuries were noted for Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean and tight end Dallas Goedert.

Oh and take a look at this absolute DIME!!!

Looking ahead, the Cowboys will face the Giants, while the Eagles have a bye week before meeting the Kansas City Chiefs in a highly anticipated Super Bowl rematch.

 Wheeling Gets the Win Over
Reading Royals with a 7-4 Win

Reading Royals

The Wheeling Railers team completed the weekend sweep with a 7-4 win against the Reading Royals at WesBanco Arena, despite Shane Sellar scoring twice for Reading.

The game started off competitively with both teams scoring early on, but Wheeling took control with a five-goal spree that began in the middle of the first period and carried into the second. Jordan Frasco was a standout player for Wheeling, getting the hat trick and contributing an assist.

The Royals are set to play next at home against Norfolk at Santander Arena on Wednesday.

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