The Route 73 bridge replacement over Oysterville Creek in Oley is only in the preliminary stages with construction scheduled to begin in the fall of 2010. Plans for a detour route during construction include three-way stop signs at the intersection of routes 73 and 662, with a temporary blinking traffic light.

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Oley Township was one of two municipalities in the state to receive the 2009 Government Leadership in Land Conservation Award, given away May 8 by the Pennsylvania Land Trust Association for Oley's leadership and vision in conservation of special places and landscapes.

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The circus is coming to Boyertown.

The Lewis and Clark Circus, in conjunction with Boyertown Community Park, will visit the borough on June 8 and 9. Area residents can enjoy performances at 5 and 7 p.m. at the community park.

The anticipation of the big show is tantalizingly whetted for every boy and girl as they watch the wild confusion gradually dissolve into a semblance of order, while the purpose of some of the props and miscellaneous equipment remains a mystery until the performance itself reveals their use.

There will be acrobats and clowns, aerialists and trained animals and circus superstars from around the world.

This event is also a fundraiser for the community park which will use the money raised from the circus to help with their various community projects. Be sure to come out and help support the community park recreation board.