Tornado-Like Cloud, Fire Among MontCo's Top Stories
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Art and Artists Loom Large in Week's Local News
A look back at some local stories you may have missed over the last week.
Upper Dublin Employee Gets into Yellow Springs Joyce Guariglia, an artist from Dresher, gets into the prestigious Yellow Springs Art Show. Allied Art Show at Upper Dublin See what students in the Upper Dublin School District made ... Man Lands Fourth DUI Arrest A Dresher man was arrested on suspicion of DUI on Saturday. ‘If I Could Bring One Thing Back to Montgomery County …’ If you're of "a certain age" and harbor memories of Willow Grove Park, you're not alone.
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Friday, May 3, 2013
Mom Back From Dead, 'Dr. Feel Good's' Defenders Top Regional News
Also: NBC shoots a new show in Montgomery County; controversy continues in the county Voter Services office.
Declared Dead, Long-Missing Mother of MCCC Student Found in Florida 54-year-old Brenda Heist dropped her two children off at school in 2002, and then hitchhiked to Florida with some homeless people she met in a park. Patients Defend Lafayette Hill’s Alleged ‘Dr. Feel Good’ More than a dozen patients have come to the defense of Michael B. Rosen, who was charged with allegedly prescribing narcotics to drug-dependent patients. New NBC Drama Filming in Montco NBC is expected to begin airing episodes of the drama 'Do No Harm' on June 29. Hatboro and Upper Moreland locales were the sites for one of the un-aired episodes. County Tries to Get Past Passarella 'Controversy' County Republicans say the interim Voter Services director's involvement …
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Tot Rescue, Norristown Sued Among Region's Top News
Here are some stories from around Montgomery County that you may have missed this week.
'Dr. Feel Good' Prescribed Drugs to Known Addicts, Authorities Say Michael B. Rosen allegedly prescribed thousands of unnecessary narcotics to patients from his Lafayette Hill medical ofice. Audubon Man Hopes to Save Amtrak's Pennsylvania Line Amtrak service between the eastern and western half of the state could disappear without funding from the Corbett administration. An area resident is working to rally the state legislature's support. Firefighters Rescue Twins From Burning Home; Mom Arrested An 18-year-old woman was being charged with felony child endangerment after going to the store while her home caught fire with her unattended children inside. The twin boys suffered smoke inhalation injuries . Rough Weather, Gentle People on …
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Saturday, April 27, 2013
Axed Teachers, Phone Scam Among Week's Local News
A look back at some local stories you may have missed during the past week.
Seeking to Close Deficit, UDSD Axes Ten Teachers By letting go of these teachers, the district will save roughly $620,800. The furloughs and terminations are effective June 30. Alleged Phone Scammer Tries to Bilk Local Senior Believing his grandson was in trouble, an elderly Dresher man wired thousands to a Delaware address, police said. Which School Activities Could Be Axed? The Upper Dublin School District considers more than $100K in cuts from activities and athletics. Is it time for an 'activity fee?' Creative Upper Dublin Students Recognized Several student writers are honored for their work ... and one is on her way to a ceremony at Carnegie Hall. New Hardware … and Business Skills for Upper Dublin Students Ambler Savings Bank …
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Saturday, April 20, 2013
Rankings for Schools, Music Program Among Week's Local News
A look back at some local stories you may have missed during the past week.
Upper Dublin Schools 19th in State: Report The Pittsburgh Business Times ranked more than 500 school districts in Pennsylvania. Upper Dublin is Musically Sound The school district gets a national nod for its music program. Local Grad Serving in Japan Andrew Benischeck is in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Yokosuka. Alleged Theft ... Following a Cookie Purchase Upper Dublin police say a man stole money from a local business. Glenside Man Charged Following Crash The man was arrested following an early morning crash on Twining at Susquehanna.
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Friday, April 19, 2013
Jail Deaths Probe, Voting Official's Ouster Top Regional News
Here are some stories from around the area that you may have missed this week.
Deaths Lead to Investigation of Former Medical Provider at County Jail Blue Bell-based Correctional Medical Care Inc. is being investigated by New York's Attorney General. The company provided care for prisoners at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility from 2002 through 2011. Few Explanations Offered for Dismissal of County Voting Official Joseph Passarella led the county's Voter Services department from 1994 until his reported termination Wednesday. County Republicans called the move politically motivated. Eagle Scout 'Re-Rights' History Matt Pellegrino organized a literal troop of volunteer friends, Scouts, family and community members last Saturday to right tombstones—and to rebuild part of the crypt of the first American-born …
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Saturday, April 13, 2013
UDSD Retirement Initiative, Bank Robber Sought Among Local News
A look back at some local stories you may have missed during the past week.
School District Banking on Early Retirements Superintendent Michael Pladus said the administration is “hoping” that the plan will drum up $750,000 in savings. The district is trying to close a budget deficit of more than $2 million. Robber of Local Bank Tied to Other Heists: FBI In each robbery, the subject has covered his face with a black ski mask or a white pillowcase or sack with the eye holes cut out, according to the FBI. Alleged Drunken Driver Splits PECO Pole A Philadelphia man was arrested late last Monday after he allegedly lost control of his vehicle on Twining Road. Thefts Reported to Local Police Two iPhones and other items were reported stolen.
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Friday, April 12, 2013
Teen's Fatal Fall, Wiretap Drug Bust Among Area News
A look back at some regional stories you may have missed during the past week.
Police: Teen Died Trying to Sneak Out Window Sent to her room by her foster parents, a 14 year old fell to her death at a King of Prussia apartment tower. Authorities to Seek Death For Accused Killer of 17-Year-Old Police say Shakeem Carter of Norristown killed Kevin Allen for $350, which his father had given him to buy clothing. New Wiretap Law Credited in Takedown of Alleged Drug Trafficking Ring Authorities were able to obtain warrants to monitor all conversations made by the investigation's principal target, a Pottstown man. The law went into effect last year. Two Charged in Fatal Shooting Outside Cafe One of the accused remains at large. His alleged accomplice, shot on the night of the incident, was arraigned Wednesday. What Makes a '…
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Saturday, April 6, 2013
School Conduct Code, High-Speed Chase Among Local News
A look back at some local stories you may have missed during the past week.
Upper Dublin Students Clean Up at State Computer Fair Four Upper Dublin School District students took home some new hardware from the Pennsylvania High School and Middle School Computer Fair. Alleged High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest Pennsylvania State Police arrested a Levittown man Friday morning after he was allegedly clocked doing 97 mph at mile marker 338.9—the Camp Hill Road overpass. Upper Dublin Schools Considering 'Three Strikes' Conduct Code Previously, a student who violated the code of conduct was dismissed from extracurricular activities for the remainder of the season following a first offense. Eastern Students Hear from Cosmetology Expert On Tuesday, Eastern Center for Arts and Technology cosmetology instructors Wendy Leyden…
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