Larry Roeder

Pennsburg

Publisher and Editor at Town & Country

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Town and Country Newspaper

1 week ago | upvnews.com | Larry Roeder

In last week's item regarding the history of the Pennsburg Civic Building, a mention was made of the Upper Perkiomen Valley Community Fair that was once held in that building and on the grounds surrounding it.
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2 weeks ago | upvnews.com | Larry Roeder

On Saturday Pennsburg officials welcomed the public to the ribbon-cutting for the newly renovated Pennsburg Municipal Building. Elected officials gave remarks and thanks for the support in funding the project and for a job well done.
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1 month ago | upvnews.com | Larry Roeder

Germans began immigrating to Penn's-Woods in the late 1600s and have been here for a long time. Nearing the end of World War I, Americans of German Heritage started to hide their culture. In March 1918, area clergymen confronted the topic of whether or not to continue to conduct their services in the Pennsylvania-German (Pennsylvania Dutch) dialect or to convert to the use of English language only.
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1 month ago | upvnews.com | Larry Roeder

Friday nights are fun times for many young people. They could include movies, games, television, or other things that let them give off a little steam after a week of school and chores.
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2 months ago | upvnews.com | Larry Roeder

With the recent passing of Pope Francis we wanted to publish this item that was printed in the Town and Country on Oct. 1, 2015. It reminds area residents of a local business that helped to welcome the Pope to the Keystone State with a sweet treat for the Pontiff's visit. Local dairy and the Pontiff's desert When the owners of Franklin Fountain ice cream and soda shop, Ryan and Eric Berley were called upon to create a special dessert for Pope Francis, they were honored.
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2 months ago | upvnews.com | Larry Roeder

See this weeks print edition for these stories: Local Bowling League Results Pottsgrove Pitcher Stymies Tribe Tribe Lacrosse Drops PAC Opener Kuzmission, Reid Lead Tribe Track to Victory Galbavy, Perkiomen Valley Win State Title Stoudt Starts Season at Triple-A Norfolk; Kachmar in Double-A and much, much, more! Destination - Hoppenville, Marlborough Twp. Pa. Written by Larry Roeder, Editor, Photos by Steve Pestrock and Larry Roeder 2025-04-09 A destination location is intended to influence...
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2 months ago | upvnews.com | Larry Roeder

As the Town and Country newspaper completes its Quasquicentennial and enters the 126th year of the publication, we understand that very few things last forever. Only hard work and a solid finished product will keep a business, well, in business. People with their noses in the air–and a preference for only working with those who can benefit them–often lack a true concern for their communities and the people who live there.
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Mar 25, 2025 | upvnews.com | Larry Roeder

During the first quarter of the last century, automobiles were still relatively new and really didn't travel that fast. In fact, there weren't that many on the road around here yet.
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Mar 17, 2025 | upvnews.com | Larry Roeder

I always enjoy stopping in at The Bally Hotel around St. Patrick's Day to enjoy a wonderful Irish lunch (bangers and mash with delicious gravy; Irish Whisky cake for dessert and a touch of Jamison to top off a fine meal). A view of the tunnel under a barren hill shows the depth of the railroad underpass.
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Feb 26, 2025 | upvnews.com | Larry Roeder

The late Rev. Richard Druckenbrod, of Allentown, PA, was a clergyman and an educator. But he was also a preserver of Pennsylvania-German culture and heritage.