Susan Miers Smith

One ice machine had black residue and another was not clean to sight and touch.

Another inspection found the presence of a cat and the inspector noted the store smelled like a litter box and a dog was found during yet another inspection site.

Slime-like and mold-like buildup was found on ice machines at several locations.

The first Halloween parade in Berks is Saturday, Oct. 4 and they continue throughout the month.

New Pennside Cat Lounge goal is to match potential adopters with new pet. Volunteers are needed to keep the place open more hours.

Insect activity was found at another market.

The dirty liquid and dead insects were found in the tray of a cream dispenser.

Pavement on a day hotter than 90 degrees can give human bare skin or paw pads a second-degree burn.

The most violations were 15, found at a southern Berks restaurant.

The declaration goes into effect Sunday and continues through Wednesday.