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Caregiver who faked having cancer to delay theft trial sentenced in Bucks County
A woman in Bucks County who worked as a caregiver to the elderly and faked having cancer to delay her theft trial was sentenced in court on Wednesday.Shannon Lynn Eberhart, 48, of Bensalem, was sentenced for stealing thousands of dollars in cash and heirloom jewelry from the families of two elderly women she cared for.She then submitted fake medical documents claiming to have stage 4 esophageal cancer to delay her trial.Eberhart was initially charged in February 2023 following an investigation by Newtown Township police.The investigation revealed that Eberhart had stolen cash and jewelry from two women who she worked for...
New York State Police: Bucks County man drowns in Delaware River
POND EDDY, N.Y. (WOLF) — The New York State Police is investigating the drowning of a Bucks County man in the Delaware River. According to NYSP, on Sunday, July 7, around 12:40 p.m., troopers responded to the area of 2362 State Route 97 in Pond Eddy—east of Lackawaxen along the state borders—for a reported drowning in the Delaware River.
Emu on the Loose: Newtown Township Police Capture and Return Escaped Bird
Residents of Bucks County were in for a surprise Friday when a wandering emu was spotted strutting its stuff at Stoopville Road and Rosefield Drive in Newtown Township, write Hannah Nguyen and Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This feathered visitor seemed less than thrilled with the recent fireworks display...
Justin Mohn’s Preliminary Hearing Rescheduled, Mental Competency Hearing Set
The 32-year-old Middletown Township man charged with beheading his father, making threats, and entering a military base as he was being sought had his preliminary hearing rescheduled. The hearing for Justin Mohn was set for Thursday at the Bucks County Justice Center in Doylestown before District Judge Charles Jonas, but...
Fairless Hills YMCA Part Of Regional Merger
The YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties has officially merged with the Greater Valley YMCA and is now operating under the new name River Crossing YMCA. The merger extends the reach of the organization across Northampton and Lehigh counties in Pennsylvania, as well as Bucks and Hunterdon counties. Zane Moore,...
Is Levittown beheading suspect Justin Mohn mentally incompetent? Bucks County judge to decide
The attorney representing a Levittown man accused of killing and beheading his father and calling for the violent overthrow of the federal government on social media wants a judge to decide if his murder case can move forward. Senior Chief Public Defender Joseph Haag has requested a mental competency hearing...
Top Bucks County area wrestlers headed to prestigious Fargo nationals
A strong contingent of Bucks County area wrestlers is headed to the prestigious U.S. Marine Corps Junior and 16-and-under Nationals in Fargo, N.D., which begin on Friday. Earn a medal here, against the nation's best, and you immediately make a name for yourself. ...
Levittown teen who escaped juvenile detention center found at St. Mike's Fair
An 18-year-old Reading man who escaped a Berks County juvenile detention facility with a Bucks County teen was apprehended at a popular St. Mike's Fair in Levittown. Tullytown Police apprehended Tyler Lutz around 8:30 p.m. on July 8 at the annual carnival, which is held on the grounds of the St. Michael the Archangel Church off the Levittown Parkway.
Philadelphia Prosecutors Won't Seek Death Penalty Against Man Accused of Killing Police Officer
PHILADELPHIA -- Prosecutors in Philadelphia announced Wednesday morning that they will not be seeking the death penalty against Miles Pfeffer, a Bucks County man charged with first-degree murder in the death of Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald last year. In response, Fitzgerald's family — who have long advocated for...
Denny’s Permanently Closed Last Remaining Location in Bucks County, PA
I can't imagine a world without Denny's but, the once crazy popular restaurant chain just permanently closed another location...this time a local one. The very last Denny's in Bucks County has closed its doors for good, according to Phillyburbs. Denny's in Langhorne, PA has closed for good. It was the...
Renovation of Boone Farm Paves Way for African American Museum of Bucks County
The Boone Farm barn is now being renovated to become the future site of the African American Museum of Bucks County. The Boone Farm barn and its surrounding 32 acres in Middletown Township once empty for over 50 years, are now being renovated to become the future site of the African American Museum of Bucks County, writes Keshler Thibert for Hidden City Philadelphia.
Bucks IU EmployAbility Expo Provides an Extra Boost Towards Meaningful Employment
The Bucks County Intermediate Unit holds an annual EmployAbility Expo each spring to provide students with special needs career support. This year 85 students registered to participate with Bucks IU Transition Programs (W.O.W. – We’re Outstanding Workers, Everitt, College Connections, Project SEARCH) representing a significant portion of the overall attendees.
Sesame Place in Bucks County announces new celebration weekend. Here are the details
Two years ago, Sesame Place pal Elmo adopted his dog, Tango. This month, the popular Bucks County theme park where they live will celebrate. The "Gotcha Day" celebration at Sesame Place Philadelphia will take place from July 12-14, a two-day event featuring new dog-themed activities and attractions including new Puppy Park Flower Maze.
Softball Player of Year in Bucks County area continues her team's rich pitching tradition
For the past decade, North Penn softball has produced the top pitchers in the state. The Knights had back-to-back Pennsylvania Gatorade Players of the Year in Mady Volpe and Julia Shearer, the winning pitcher in last season's PIAA championship game. This year? There were whispers that the Knights had another great arm waiting in the wings, but to Bella Nunn's ears, the doubts were much louder. Nunn was in the outfield last year as a junior when...
Vehicle plows through wall of Bucks County Pizza Hut
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. - A Pizza Hut in Bucks County has more to fix than just pizzas. A vehicle crashed through a wall of the store on Route 309 in Quakertown. It happened around 1:30 a.m. Friday. The hole has since been boarded up. Police say the crash also brought down...