Tornado-Like Cloud, Fire Among MontCo's Top Stories
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Saturday, May 4, 2013
NBC Shoot, Drug Take-Back Among Week's Local News
A look back at some local stories you may have missed during the past week.
Used Book Sale Helps Support Upper Moreland Library The Friends of the Upper Moreland Library's Used Book Sale has raised over $80,000 for the library since its inception in 2005. Upper Moreland Home May be Featured on TV 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. Upper Moreland School District Hosts ‘Meet the Candidates’ Night Candidates for Upper Moreland School District Board of Directors discussed issues facing the district and why they are running for school board. Golden Bear Basketball Camp Now Taking Registration The 22nd-annual basketball camp will blend coaching and teaching for students in grades 2 – 9. …
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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
Environthon, Drug Bust Among Week's Local News
A look back at some local stories you may have missed during the past week.
Parks and Rec Has An 'Outstanding New Professional' Program coordinator Katie Kollar received the honor from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society. Meet the UMHS Student of the Month Zachary Wiley is a member of the National Honor Society and the German Club, among other activities. UM Police Help Nab Accused Heroin Dealer A Philadelphia man was taken into custody after a surveillance operation. 'Envirothon' at Upper Moreland High School The Upper Moreland School District's Envirothon aims to inspire youth toward a lifetime of making environmentally conscious decisions.
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Saturday, April 20, 2013
Abandoned Buildings, New Day Camp Top Local News
A look back at some local stories you may have missed over the past week.
Fearing Blight, Upper Moreland Mulls Abandoned Properties The township is considering a new ordinance that would identify and monitor abandoned or under foreclosure properties. School District Hiring Openings are available for substitute custodians and substitute food service workers. Shop Local Artisans Online A lot of talented people in our neighborhood are making some pretty cool stuff, but you don't need to visit a garage sale or farmer's market to buy them. New, Improved Day Camp Program for Upper Moreland Preschoolers According to the department’s recreation coordinator, Katie Kollar, the Wee Summer Program offers more parent-friendly arrangements than its predecessor, Family Little Bear Camp. Registration is now open.
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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
Water Spray Poles, Red Light Cameras Among Local News
A look back at some local stories you may have missed during the past week.
New Water Spray Poles Could Cost Upper Moreland $25K Commissioners said they will apply for a state grant and will be required to match funds if approved for new spray poles at Masons Mill Park. Red Light Cameras to be Added Around Mall At a cost of $5,000 per intersection per month, the cameras will photograph violating cars and send the images to Abington Police. Upper Moreland Woman Steals from Sister, Gets Probation UM sister takes cash, bonds, and personal documents from sister. Two-Phase, $10 Million Remodel Planned for UM Middle School The Upper Moreland School District will decide in its April meeting whether or not to approve a two-phase construction project to renovate the middle school. School District Hiring Details on how to …
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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
Teen Killer, Drug Ring Sentence Among Eastern Pa. News
Also: Easter Sunday shooting, priest accused of sexual assault while serving in Bucks County.
Judge Mulls Reduced Sentence for Teen Killer Qu'eed Batts committed a murder when he was 14 as part of a gang inititation. The state Supreme Court ruled that the original sentencing for Batts, now 21, was unconstitutional. Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Easter Shooting Karim Amir Walker was charged with attempted murder Monday for allegedly shooting at the brothers of his girlfriend on Easter Sunday afternoon in Lansdale, Montgomery County. Priest Accused of Sexual Assault A mother of eight is suing The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Bucks County, claiming that a priest sexually assaulted her. Barbershop Drug Ring Dealer Sentenced to Prison One of the men who dealt drugs out of the Heads Up Barbershop in Tredyffrin …
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