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Lansdale man draws prison for attempting to meet an underage girl for sex
NORRISTOWN — A Lansdale man was sent to prison after he admitted that he had online conversations with who he believed was a 14-year-old girl and took substantial steps to arrange a sexual encounter with the girl, who in reality was an undercover detective. Ian Patrick Horrocks, 46, of...
Your View: We need detailed soil maps of our cities so we know where it’s safe to work, live, play and grow food
We have recently transitioned into a world where more than half of the population lives in urban areas, and this transition is recorded directly underneath our feet — in our soil. But despite increasing urbanization, soil data for cities is often lacking important information city folks need to be...
Whitehouse Rescue saves chickens, goats, birds after 18-wheeler crashes into barn
READINGTON TWP. – Members of the Whitehouse Rescue Squad were dispatched at about 9 a.m. on Monday, July 22, on a report an 18-wheel tractor trailer had crashed into a barn, according to the squad’s Facebook post. The squad’s Heavy Rescue 22-5 and Rescue BLS 22-55 responded, and...
(VIDEO) Lebanon discusses infrastructure, garbage collection
LEBANON - The Borough Council discussed infrastructure improvement and garbage disposal issues Wednesday, July 17. Borough Council President Richard Burton gave a high-level overview of the Infrastructure Committee presentation, listing some recent borough improvements and future projects. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news and value good...
Fisherman Stuck In Mud Rescued In Hunterdon County: Authorities
The fisherman had to be rescued after he got stuck in the mud in Lake Solitude, the High Bridge Fire Department said on Facebook. The manmade lake has become filed with sill, the fire department said. "It's very easy to sink down into it, sort of like quicksand," the High...
Funding secured for West Rockhill transmission water line
WEST ROCKHILL — Funding for a North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) transmission water main in West Rockhill has been secured following PENNVEST’s approval of a $5.7 million loan for the project. The news was announced by the office of state Rep. Craig Staats in a press release. “I...
Mount Olive Pirates bring swimming, camaraderie and summer memories to township children for over 50 years
MOUNT OLIVE TWP. - The Mount Olive Pirates Swim Team has brought competitive swimming during the summer to children ages 5 to 18 for more than 50 years. “Our team prides itself in being a very tight-knit family with a passion for swimming,” Michelle Melendez fundraising coordinator for the team said. “The team was formed in 1972, one year after the Solar Swim Club opened its doors and 100 years after the founding of Mount Olive Township.
82-year-old killed in Route 287 crash in Bernards Twp.
BERNARDS TWP. - State Police say an 82-year-old Middlesex man was killed Wednesday, July 17 when the car he was driving veered off Route 287 and crashed into a tree in the township. According to State Police, troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash at 1:46 p.m. where they found...
1 pedestrian killed, 1 hurt in Michigan when trailer hauling boat breaks free and strikes them
HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — One person was killed and another was hurt in western Michigan when a trailer hauling a pontoon boat disconnected from the vehicle towing it and struck them. The victims were walking along a bike path Sunday afternoon in Holland Township when they were struck...
How LVHN and St. Luke’s rank in U.S. News & World Report best hospitals list
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings for 2024-25 are out and once again Lehigh Valley Health Network has been ranked higher than St. Luke’s University Health Network nationally and within Pennsylvania. Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest was ranked sixth in Pennsylvania and St. Luke’s University Hospital in...
Quakertown, Perkiomen stay unbeaten in Region 2 Legion baseball playoffs
As the defending Pennsylvania American Legion state and Region 2 champion, the Quakertown baseball team has the respect of Lower Macungie manager Jeff Smith. So, while Smith was disappointed his club lost 5-2 to Quakertown on Day 2 of the Region 2 tournament on Sunday night, he was also proud of the determination and effort his players put forth.
N.J. driver killed in afternoon crash on Route 287 in Somerset County
An 82-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 287 in Somerset County last week, officials said. William M. Ellis Jr. was driving south near mile post 29.6 in Bernards at about 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday when he veered off the road to the right and struck several trees, State Police said Monday.
Perkasie Borough to host inaugural Skate Night at newly-opened Lenape Park Skate Park
PERKASIE — Perkasie Borough will host its inaugural Last Friday Skate Night program at the Lenape Park Skate Park on July 26. The event, scheduled for 7 to 8:30 p.m., follows the completion of the Skate Park improvement project, with a new single coping double mini half pipe, called “The Spine”, and a full reconstruction of the park’s asphalt pad.
Plans revealed for development of Prudential tract in Upper Dublin
UPPER DUBLIN — A BET Investments proposal to build a residential, retail and commercial development on the Prudential tract at 2101 Welsh Road was presented to the Upper Dublin Planning Commission July 16. Promenade East would comprise 600 apartments, 160 stacked townhouses, 100,000 square feet of medical or corporate...
Newtown police: Man takes out his arrest on girlfriend, then on inside of police HQ
A Northampton County man, angry with being detained by Newtown Township police on possible DUI charges, has been charged with assaulting his girlfriend and then damaging the police holding cell. Robert Griffith, 34, Danielsville, is charged with assault, recklessly endangering another person, disorderly conduct and 33 counts of vandalism to...
Penn State Extension set to offer equine pasture walk in Doylestown
UNIVERSITY PARK — Interested in learning about pasture management on a horse farm? Penn State Extension will hold the “Equine Pasture Walk” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 31 at the Delaware Valley University Equestrian Center, 2100 Lower State Rd., Doylestown. This event is aimed at...
What North Penn area school districts are receiving from the 2024-2025 state budget
HARRISBURG — Local school districts are set to receive millions in additional funding following the adoption of the 2024-2025 state budget, with over $1 billion in new K-12 education spending. The budget includes more than $500 million in “adequacy gap” and “tax equity” funding for the state’s most underfunded...
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