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Patchcast: School Board Budget, Fire Company's New Sign, Dog Park

A roundup of the region's major developments for Wednesday, March 17

School Board to Discuss BudgetCouncil Rock School District is facing a deficit of more than $10 million in 2011-2012, due to Gov. Tom Corbett’s $27.3 billion spending plan.

Dog Park Gets Thumbs Up: Organizers hope to break ground at Turk III in the fall.

Rogain Bandit Strikes CVS: Bristol Township police reported a robbery involving a men's hair-growth product at CVS.

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County Lowers Casino’s Assessment:Because of last year’s appeal, Parx Casino’s taxes will be reduced by $400,000.

Fire Company Eyes New Sign: Southampton Fire Company No. 1 President Joe Reaney expressed his desire for a new, programmable LED sign for the firehouse so the company could be more modern and help announce community events.

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Navy Firefighters Halt Operations Off Base: Local fire companies reconfigured their response plans to include departments from further away due to the closure of the Willow Grove Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base.


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