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Members of Bucks DA Office recognized
The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office announced that several of its members have received the prestigious 2022 Tony Kane Award, presented by the Pennsylvania Auto Crime Investigators Association, for outstanding achievement in auto theft or fraud investigation. Deputy District Attorney Marc J. Furber, Detective Tim Campbell and former Detective...
Dept. of Aging expands Shared Housing Program into Bucks
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging recently announced that its Shared Housing and Resource Exchange Program, known as SHARE, has expanded into five additional counties, including Bucks County. SHARE is an affordable housing choice that brings together home hosts who have extra room in their home with home seekers who are...
Northampton hosts Hometown Heroes Wreath Laying Ceremony
The Northampton Township Veterans Advisory Commission recently hosted its 2022 Hometown Heroes Wreath Laying Ceremony to honor first responders and military laid to rest at Union Cemetery, 209 Almshouse Road, Richboro. The event took place Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. Despite heavy rainfall, nearly 100 people were in attendance. Color...
Tennent accepting Academic Hall of Fame nominations
William Tennent High School announced that it is currently accepting nominations for the 2022-23 Academic Hall of Fame. Nominations are open all year round, but consideration for this year ends on Jan. 17. Click here for the nomination form.
Grundy Foundation and more awarded grants
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission has awarded almost $2 million in Cultural and Historical Support Grants to 161 eligible museums and official county historical societies from 56 Pennsylvania counties, including Bucks County. In addition, PHMC awarded $200,000 in Historical and Archival Records Care Grants to 37 organizations in 20 counties, also including Bucks.
County releases preliminary 2023 operating budget, no tax increase
Bucks County recently released its preliminary 2023 operating budget of $457.5 million, a 3.8 percent decrease from 2022. With additional anticipated revenue sources, including funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, the board of commissioners is able to balance the coming year’s budget without raising taxes or dipping into the general fund. The county will also enter the new year with its AAA bond rating recently reaffirmed by Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings.
Fill the Holiday Truck event set for Dec. 10
Neshaminy-Warwick Presbyterian Church’s Mission Team and ShopRite of Warminster are teaming up for a Fill the Holiday Truck food collection event to benefit Warminster Food Pantry on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine), at ShopRite of Warminster, 942 W. Street Road, Warminster. Area...
Bucks County Solicitor is Lawyer of the Year
The Pennsylvania Bar Association recently presented Bucks County Solicitor Joe Khan with its 2022 Government Lawyer of the Year Award. He received the award during an event in Harrisburg in recognition of his work advocating on behalf of the county and its residents as head of the Bucks County Law Department. In the past year, Khan and his team have scored critical wins in lawsuits brought against the county, as well as taken aim at those who have done harm to the county or its residents.
Hometown Heroes Wreath Laying set for Saturday
The Northampton Township Veterans Advisory Commission is presenting the Hometown Heroes Wreath Laying on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. at Union Cemetery, 209 Almshouse Road, Richboro. The public is invited to this event, which honors all of the military and first responders interned at the cemetery. There will be...
Woman sentenced to state prison for Lower Southampton crash that killed Korean War vet
Adrienne Breslin, 46, of Upper Southampton, was sentenced on Nov. 28 to serve up to five years in prison for a March 2021 crash that killed a Korean War veteran. She pleaded guilty in August to homicide by vehicle and related charges for the crash that killed Irwin Linder, 87. At the time, she also entered guilty pleas in two unrelated DUI cases.
Donation for holiday meals
Always Best Care Senior Services of Philadelphia, Bucks, Delaware and Montgomery Counties and the Main Line and the state of Delaware recently donated $2,500 to City Team Philadelphia to provide holiday meals to less fortunate families in the area. The money was given at the annual WMGK 102.9 FM Turkey...
New law increases penalties for repeat DUI offenders
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recently announced that a new Pennsylvania law has changed the grading of certain offenses for driving under the influence, adding more stringent penalties for these violations. “This law makes significant changes to existing law that will ultimately increase the protection of all drivers by keeping...
Santa’s mailbox at Newtown Athletic Club
The Newtown Athletic Club invites the community to drop off handwritten letters to Santa Claus at Santa’s mailbox, located out front of the main entrance of the NAC, through Dec. 24. All ages are invited to participate. Write a special note, draw a picture or share a holiday wishlist. The official U.S. Postal Service address for Santa Claus is 123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888.
Santarsiero announces $1.8 million to support local YMCA
Sen. Steve Santarsiero recently announced $1.8 million in state funds to support and grow the YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties through the Empower U and Stand-Up programs, empowering and serving the needs of area teens. “Teens today face unprecedented challenges,” said Santarsiero. “Programs like Empower U and Stand-Up provide...
Breakfast with Santa set for Dec. 3
The William Tennent High School Future Business Leaders of America are hosting Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 3 (snow date Dec. 10), from 9 to 11 a.m. Enjoy food, games, songs, crafts and Santa Claus. All proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. Bring a self addressed stamped envelope to Santa and he’ll write back.
Winners announced for Spark Bowl competition
Spark Bowl, a Shark Tank-like competition, recently brought small businesses together to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges at Delaware Valley University’s Life Sciences Building auditorium. The competition awarded a total of $21,000 in prize money to three small businesses, including the winner Liquid Limbs. Each participant was given five minutes to pitch to a panel of judges and 10 minutes to answer questions from the judges.
Adoption Day program
Linda Bobrin, Bucks County Clerk of Orphans’ Court, is hosting her third Adoption Day program on Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. to noon, at the Bucks County Administration Building, 55 E. Court St. in Doylestown. This year’s event will feature speakers sharing messages about the important role adoption plays...
NAC hosts circus fundraiser for Roche family
For the Roche family, of Richboro, 2022 has been a trying year. In July, Nicole Roche, a local wedding photographer and mother in a tight-knit homeschooling community, was diagnosed with Stage IV Cervical Cancer. Two months later, she and her husband Alex Roche received news that parents never want to hear — Wesley, their 4-year-old son, was also fighting for his life. Following complaints of severe stomach pain, Wesley’s doctors diagnosed him with Diffuse Anaplastic Wilms Tumor. Surgery was quickly scheduled to remove both the tumor and kidney.
Northampton military flag display gets new home at library
Those who have visited the Free Library of Northampton Township in recent days likely noticed a fresh, but familiar, addition to the space. Sitting proudly inside 25 Upper Holland Road, Richboro is a large flag display that honors the 92 residents who honorably fought for their country in Iraq, Afghanistan and other areas of combat during the Global War on Terror, from 2003 to 2021.
Man pleads guilty to killing father in Newtown Township
Jordan Matthew Kurman, 22, of Newtown Township, who killed his father in their home earlier this year, recently pleaded guilty and will spend the next 30 to 60 years in state prison. Kurman pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, aggravated assault, possession of an instrument of crime, recklessly endangering another person,...
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