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Communities Take Wait-And-See Stance on Runway: Warminster and Montgomery Township officials approved resolutions supporting Horsham's effort to permanently shut down the air base's runway, but most municipalities are simply watching. Fundraising Effort Rewarded: A Penn Valley elementary teacher won a Pizza party for her class, complete with an edible Falcon. Second grade teacher Mary Johnston won a pizza party for her efforts in raising money for Pennsbury School District’s United Way Drive last fall. Family in Limbo: The family of Sheree Maillie, who died in an auto accident on Woodbourne …
Closed Pineville Road Bridge at Issue: The bridge is set to be rebuilt next year at a cost of $1.2 million. Residents raised questions about its design to Buckingham supervisors. Warminster Supervisors Consider Firing Cop: Police Chief Michael Murphy will request approval for the action during Thursday's meeting. The terminated officer will be one of two possible candidates. Theft Suspect Headed Back to Montgomery County: The Hatboro man accused of stealing a diamond ring is in custody in Baltimore County, Md. He will likely be moved back to the area later this week. Stackpole Teacher Joins …
Republicans Announce Candidacy for Board of Supervisors: Newtown Township Republicans have selected candidates for two seats on the Board of Supervisors that will open up this year. Police to Combat Aggressive Drivers Wednesday: PennDOT announces an initiative to combat aggressive drivers in the area. T-Mobile Monopole Rejected: Council said the pole was out of character with the neighborhood, despite the company’s insistence that the pole is needed for filling a coverage gap with its local customers. Hatboro Manager May Resign: Tommy Ryan plans to leave his job of 11 months for employment at…
Struck Pedestrian Dies: Ann Marie Camac, 31, of Bensalem, was struck while crossing Park Avenue yesterday. Teachers Honored: Truman High’s debate coach receives his fourth award from the National Honor Society and a Bristol Township ESL teacher has been selected to participate in a foreign exchange program. Demolition Continues: Demolition continues on the former Davis Elementary School. Students Dance for Miracle League: Churchville Elementary hosted its third annual dance marathon all day on Wednesday in the gym. Centennial Appoints Superintendent: Centennial School Board unanimously …
Township Looks Forward, Looks Back: At the second meeting of the month, township boards and commissions reported on what they did and what they hope to accomplish. Warminster Whiz Kids: First graders at Willow Dale Elementary came up with a cool way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Seattle’s Best Coffee Closes Its Doors: The Horsham Road location's last day of business was Feb. 11. Upper Southampton Approves Rite Aid: The board of supervisors approved a new Rite Aid to be built in Upper Southampton at County Line Road and Second Street Pike. One Night Only for Movie: AMC Neshaminy 24 will host …
