Regional Roundup: Cops Seeing More Home Burglaries

Here are some highlights from our region.

Hunt for Quick Cash Leads to More Burglaries: According to Warminster Police Chief Michael Murphy, Warminster and surrounding communities have seen a significant uptick in daytime, home burglaries. Doylestown Township police reported a similar burglary last week and Lower Southampton police reported a daytime burglary, too.

Southampton Home to New Restaurant: West Avenue Grill III is moving into the spot once home to City Kitchen. And West Avenue is hiring.

Local Bookstore to Close: The owner of the Newtown Bookshop said the influx of e-readers and the below-market prices for regular books on Amazon is the reason the shop just couldn’t compete any longer.

Athletic Club Seeks Approval for Expansion: The Newtown Athletic Club will come before the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors Wednesday for land development approval to construct a 40,000-square-foot field house and outdoor pool complex.

Feasterville Resident: Keep Arbitration Expecations Grounded: In a letter to the editor, he writes, “While I am hopeful it can be fruitful, I do not expect it to end in a resolution.”

Vehicle Vandalism Reported: Bristol Township police reported a Levittown man has been charged with burglary and other related offenses.

State Troopers Make 2 Arrests: One Charges included DUI, false ID to police and driving with a suspended license.

Man Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run Reports indicate that 23-year-old Charles Horrocks was arrested in connection to the hit-and-run death of a 36-year-old Levittown man.

Gardeners Aim to Help Preserve Monarch Butterflies: The Gardeners of Crooked Billet are interested in setting up a monarch butterfly waystation in Hatboro's Miller Meadow.

Library Invites Community to Create Mosaic: The Free Library of Northampton has invited the community to help them create a mosaic in the children's section.