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Update: The current severe thunderstorm warning will expire at 6:15 p.m.
The warning was for Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties. "The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms," states the National Weather Service.
Three Bucks County area girls' wrestlers bring home medals from rugged Fargo tournament
Conwell-Egan rising junior Julia Horger was the top local girls' finisher at the prestigious U.S. Marine Corps Junior and 16-and-under wrestling Nationals in Fargo, N.D., as she captured a gold medal Sunday. Horger, who went 22-0 last season and won a PIAA title at 106 pounds, scored a 9-6 decision over California's Martee...
Missing Man Sought In Bucks County: Police
Tyler Brennan was last seen around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, according to township police. There is "a reasonable concern for his safety," investigators said in a release. Brennan is 5-foot-7 and 180 pounds. He was last seen driving a red 2011 Ford Escape SUV, Pennsylvania tag number LMT8571, police said.
Citizens Tip Leads to Beech’s Hardware Burglar Caught Red-Handed
A Milwaukee, Wisconsin man is in Bucks County Jail charged for breaking and entering into a very popular hardware store in Bristol Township last week thanks to the help of a vigilant citizen. According to court records at just after 2:30 a.m. on July 12 an officer was approached by...
TD Bank is Closing in Bensalem and 20 Other Locations
TD Bank is closing its branch in the township, among 20 that are shutting down in nine states across the United States. The branch closure in Bucks County comes after closing a location earlier this year in Hatboro in neighboring Montgomery County. The other Pennsylvania closings are in Skippack, Bethlehem,...
See all homes sold in Bucks County, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Bucks County reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 145 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,802-square-foot home on Fairmont Road in Riegelsville that sold for $458,500. Bensalem.
Levittown murder suspect Andre Gordon Jr. committed to psychiatric hospital. What now?
A Bucks County triple murder suspect has been committed to a state psychiatric hospital for evaluation and treatment, placing legal proceedings in his death penalty case on temporary hold. Bucks County Common Pleas Court Judge Raymond McHugh granted a defense petition on July 10 placing Andre Gordon Jr. in either...
Frequent Upper Bucks power outages blamed on emerald ash borer
The emerald ash borer, an ugly little beetle from northeastern Asia, started invading the United States and Canada in 2002. Now the dead trees left in the bugs’ destructive paths are falling over and knocking out power lines. Logs sawn by homeowners are piling up along wooded roads in Upper Bucks and power outage complaints are on overdrive.
Lower Makefield Native Hallie Jackson Assumes New Role as NBC Sunday Nightly News Anchor
Pennsbury High School graduate Hallie Jackson will soon join the NBC Nightly News team as the Sunday anchor. Pennsbury High School graduate Hallie Jackson will soon join the NBC Nightly News team as the Sunday anchor, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Jackson, who grew up...
Manufacturer expands Pennsylvania facility to improve workflow, management
ThermOmegaTech announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility. This expansion adds 23,000 sq ft and incorporates manufacturing, R&D, and office space for the company’s growing divisions, resulting in 60,000 square feet total. “We are expanding to better serve our customers by improving workflows. From start to finish, the customer...
Vigil held in Bucks County to remember lives lost 1 year after flooding killed 7
UPPER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) -- One year ago, flash flooding killed seven people in Upper Makefield Township. On Monday night, a vigil was held to remember the lives lost and a community forever changed. Pastor George Clash led the ceremony on the grounds of the Washington Crossing United Methodist Church just up the hill from where heavy rain washed away a bridge and several cars. It also served as a command center on that fateful night. "We know that we heal best in community," Clash said. "We know that people are still very much feeling the loss of the pain of this...
An expected 67 Pa. delegates join the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. As many as 67 elected Keystone State residents are in Milwaukee representing Pennsylvania as the Republican National Convention gets underway. Among them is state delegation chair Jim Worthington of Bucks County.
Polis orders flags to be lowered for volunteer firefighter killed at Trump rally
Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter who was killed during an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Pennsylvania's highest ranking Republican delegate speaks from RNC
Nearly 2,500 delegates from across the country are attending the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Pennsylvania's highest ranking Republican delegate is Sen. Kim Ward. She spoke with News 8's Tasmin Mahfuz on the second day of the convention. You can watch the interview in the video player above.
Pennsylvania SPCA to host 'Pittiefest' with special adoption fees
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — The Pennsylvania SPCA will be hosting a special event for pit bulls across all of the rescue's locations. The PSPCA is hosting "Pittiefest," where all classic pit bulls will have their adoption fees set at $5 starting Tuesday, July 16. The promotion runs through Sunday,...
Pennsylvania animal shelters have been seeing an increase in surrenders
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – Animal surrenders are on the rise throughout the Commonwealth. “We are overwhelmed,” said Lori Wetzel, a Vet Tech at the Adams County SPCA. “I mean, we get calls from all over the state wanting us to pull, you know, animals from them to help them out as well. And, you […]
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