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Regional Roundup: Doylestown Attempted Burglary Suspect in Custody

A local petition for supermarket diversity is gaining traction, the fifth version of a redevelopment plan for NASJRB Willow Grove has been approved and Neshaminy teachers will be back in school teaching tomorrow.

 

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So far, 200 people have signed a petition that encourages local governments to embrace supermarket diversity in the area.

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This is the next step in the ongoing process to provide Traymore Manor residents with a safe, uncontaminated water supply.

 The Horsham Land Reuse Authority approved the fifth version of a redevelopment plan for NASJRB Willow Grove. With the approval of the so-called “option E,” the board directed its consultant, RKG Associates, to provide more specific financial data, as well as a breakdown of the number of the various types of housing units.

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NFT's last day of strike is Thursday, Jan. 19. Teachers will resume working on Friday, Jan. 20. "We didn't bring this strike on the district. They brought upon it upon themselves," NFT representative Bob Schiers said.

Unlike neighboring district, relations here are fine, according to school officials. Although about 450 teachers are operating without a contract, Superintendent David Baugh and school board President Heather Nicholas say they are not worried. "Our teachers are teaching, our administrators are administrating and our students are coming to school," Baugh said.

Thieves are knocking on front doors during the day, and if no one answers, they go around back and break in, police chief says. A Lower Southampton man is in custody after being arrested in connection with an attempted burglary in Doylestown. Robert Russel Masten, 26, of Feasterville is in the Bucks County Prison.

To help families in this economy, GIANT/MARTIN'S Food Markets are offering products are a great discount. Customers will find Guaranteed Value products at prices averaging 20 to 25 percent less than what they would pay for similar national brands and more than 60% of the line is sold for $2 or less.


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