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Seven Detained In Major Drugs Bust
On 24 March, a tractor trailer pulled into a parking lot in northeast Reading. As two other cars pulled in alongside the truck, passersby knew what they were witnessing. Enforcement had been contacted, and the police moved in to detain the men. Investigators had already been on the case because the truck was seen crossing the […]
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Boys’ Volleyball Team Looks To Make Big Impact
April 9, 2015
by thetigertimes6
The Fleetwood boys’ volleyball team looks promising this upcoming season, with key seniors Ryan Gantz and Tomas Paniak leading the team. The boys play sixteen games this season and have a very tough schedule. They play teams like Governor Mifflin and Wilson, and they will have to play well each game to win. The boys played […]
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FAHS Tennis Takes the Court
April 9, 2015
by thetigertimes
Tennis is in season at Fleetwood. With all the snow and rain, the tennis team got a late start. After a 10-5 overall record last year, Fleetwood is looking to do well again this year. They want to make more of a push into the post-season this year. “I wanted to try something new and […]
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Net Neutrality Negates Censorship
April 8, 2015
by thetigertimes
On 26 February 2015, the Federal Communications Commission approved its net neutrality rules, which reclassifies broadband Internet as a Title II public utility. This essentially keeps the Internet “free” by preventing internet service providers (ISPs) from discriminating against certain data based on the user, platform, and content, among other factors. “[Net neutrality] sounds pretty good,” […]
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Parking Space Feud Inspires Shooting
April 8, 2015
by thetigertimes
An ongoing dispute over a parking space between two neighbors ended on 9 January 2015 when Dennis Padgett, age 34, shot both Troy R. Preston, age 40, and Robert Durham Thomas, age 47. Preston was shot in the head four times execution style, and Thomas was shot at close range in traffic on Ramblewood Street […]
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Recent Rap Albums Receive Positive Praise
April 7, 2015
by thetigertimes6
The past couple months have given birth to a couple of fantastic hip-hop/rap albums from artists including J.Cole, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar. Another will soon come from Kanye West. With many other artists also planning to drop albums this year, it seems as if 2015 will be a very fruitful year in the rap industry. […]
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Miller and Harter Are February’s Students Of The Month
April 7, 2015
by thetigertimes7
The Students of the month for the month of February were Seniors Cassie Harter and Andrew Miller. Cassie Harter is a stand-out student at Fleetwood and works very hard on her grades. It’s paid off, as she was selected by her teachers to be one of Fleetwood’s Students of the Month. Cassie plans to attend college […]
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PIAA High School Football Moved to Spring Season
April 1, 2015
by thetigertimes6
The biggest news in Pennsylvania sports is soon to be revealed to the public. Pennsylvania high school football is set to move from a fall sport to a spring sport in 2017. It will be a huge change, but it seems to most people that it will be a positive change. The main focus is attracting […]
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Prom Moved From “Shady Maple” To “Shady Cafeteria”
April 1, 2015
by thetigertimes7
Fleetwood’s 2015 prom will now be held in the cafeteria instead of Shady Maple. This was decided on 19 February 2015. The decision was between the student council staff, employees here at Fleetwood, and the owners of Shady Maple. Prom will now be in the cafeteria due to lack of funds. This problem was due […]
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Phillies lose to NCAA division II baseball team
March 31, 2015
by thetigertimes6
In the first game of the Spring, the Philadelphia Phillies lost to a Division II baseball team. The Phillies suffered a tough loss to the University of Tampa. UT is viewed as, arguably, the best Division II baseball school in the country. “I’m in total disbelief that the Phillies lost to a college team. It […]
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Junior Hunter Zagorski Joins The Tigers
March 31, 2015
by thetigertimes7
Hunter Zagorski entered the realm of Fleetwood Area High School this year. Zagorski, who previously attended Wilson and Upper Perkiomen for the past nine-and-a-half years, moved in the summer and had a decision to make, Fleetwood or Schuylkill Valley. He eventually chose to join the Tigers in the coming school year. “The main reason was […]
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NFL Free Agency Filled Intrigue
March 30, 2015
by thetigertimes
The NFL free agency began on 10 March and is heating up. “I love watching the moves and trades during free agency,” senior Tyler Emge said. The Seahawks signed tight end Jimmy Graham, one of the best tight ends in the game. The New York Jets signed two great cornerbacks, Darrelle Revis, and Antonio Cromartie. […]
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Four Student Council Reps Attend PASC
March 30, 2015
by thetigertimes6
On 19 February, four Fleetwood students and student council members went to the state capitol in Harrisburg for a PASC Youth Summit. Those four students who attended were junior Max Vogel, sophomore Samantha Evans, freshman Joey Moyer, and freshman Chris Logar. At 9:00 a.m., the House of Representatives were welcomed by PASC President Michaela Lynch […]
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Eagles Acquire New Talent
March 27, 2015
by thetigertimes6
The Philadelphia Eagles made a lot of moves this offseason. Some people may question the moves while others support them. The Eagles started the offseason off by signing former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Byron Maxwell to a six-year, $60 million contract. Next, the Eagles traded their Franchise leading rusher LeSean McCoy to the Bills for Linebacker […]
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Science Olympiad Captures Third in Regional Competition
March 27, 2015
by thetigertimes
On 10 March 2015, Fleetwood Area High School’s Science Olympiad team captured third place in the Central Eastern Regional Competition at Kutztown University, allowing them to qualify for their eighteenth state competition in a row. Northwest Lehigh took first place, followed by Perkiomen Valley. The three other teams to qualify for states from the Central […]
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Beneful Rejects Claims of Unsafe Ingredients
March 26, 2015
by thetigertimes
An action lawsuit filed 5 February 2015 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California claims that certain ingredients in the dry dog food Beneful from Nestlé Purina PetCare Company have sickened or killed thousands of dogs. “The lawsuit has raised questions among those with pets,” one veterinarian said. She advised those who […]
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Various Attempted Kidnapping Around Berks County
March 26, 2015
by thetigertimes6
There have been many attempted child abductions in and around Berks County recently. They have all been reported as different men, but there are descriptions of what they look like. Some victims even helped create sketches of them. Police also have descriptions of their vehicles. In Exeter Township, there was a report of an attempted child luring of […]
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Boyertown Theatre Closes
March 25, 2015
by thetigertimes7
There is small theatre in Boyertown on North Reading Avenue that was there for many years, but the property is now for sale. It opened in the year 1912 but closed on 7 March, after 103 years of playing shows for the citizens. “It has been an honor to serve as the custodian,” Kevin Rhude […]
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Virgo Scores 1000 Points!
March 25, 2015
by thetigertimes7
On Wednesday, 18 February 2015, Cyré Virgo scored her 1,000th point during the Lady Tiger’s first round of states against York Suburban. Unfortunately, the Tigers couldn’t take York out of district playoffs. The Tigers lost 37-45. On the bright side, Cyré scored her 1,000th point in the first quarter of the game. “When I was […]
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Del Rio And Emge Win Students of The Month
March 24, 2015
by thetigertimes7
March’s students of the month are seniors Tyler Emge and Elizabeth Del Rio. Tyler Emge is the son of Mike and Kelly Emge. After finishing high school, Tyler plans to attend Shippensburg University to play football and major in political science. In his free time, he enjoys lifting weights and working out. Emge also likes to hang […]
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Another NHL Trade Deadline Passes
March 24, 2015
by thetigertimes6
The NHL trade deadline, and the weeks prior to it, usually brings out an uproar of activity for many teams. Teams are either making a final push to secure a playoff spot or hoping to go deep into the playoffs attempt to trade to acquire key veterans or goal scorers in order to fill empty […]
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Basketball Senior Night Ends On a High Note
March 23, 2015
by thetigertimes7
Fleetwood’s Boys and Girls Basketball teams held their “Senior Night” on 3 February. Both of the teams played Schuylkill Valley that night. The girls won 46-27 and cruised to a win. The Tigers had the game completely in hand from the start. Though that was not the girlss final game of the season, they went on […]
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Mother Accused of Poisoning Her Son is Found Guilty
March 20, 2015
by thetigertimes7
Lacey Spears, the mother accused of poisoning her son with salt, has been found guilty of murder. Her son Garnett passed away last January after being hospitalized with what appeared to be the flu. When doctors discovered he had dangerously high levels of sodium in his system, they called the police. Spears documented her son’s […]
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Mariota to Enter Draft
March 20, 2015
by thetigertimes6
Marcus Mariota was the 2015 Heisman trophy winner. He is a graduate of the University of Oregon in Eugene. Mariota declared for the NFL draft in January, and his pro day is coming up soon. The draft is happening in April. Mariota attended the NFL scouting and did very well. He participated in the Quarterback […]
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The Tiger Times 
April 10, 2015
by thetigertimes7
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