News 2008-04-19 Andanh.com

Health risks seen in artificial turf Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:16:46 -0500
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is looking into the possible health hazards of lead in artificial turf installed at schools, parks and stadiums across the country.

All-time high for gasoline prices Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:15:56 -0500
Gas prices in the Philadelphia region hit an all-time high Friday, surpassing the record set in September 2005 after Hurricane Katrina.

'God was on Route 1' Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:25:03 -0500
Three preschoolers strapped into car seats came within inches of plunging into a ravine Friday. They suffered very minor injuries.

Ex-committeeman back on the ballot Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:15:11 -0500
A Northampton supervisor who resigned as Republican committeeman in August, and later was reinstated, is on the ballot this year.

Making their vote count Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:01:41 -0500
Fifth-graders listened to classmates lay out their presidential platforms. Then they got to vote as part of a national campaign to get children into the habit of casting their ballots.

La Cigale ordered to shut its doors Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:53 -0500
Underage drinkers were cited at the "European Discoteka" on Bustleton Pike last weekend.

New music studio is a lesson in soul Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:59:41 -0500
After traveling the world as a music producer, Richboro resident Jim Salamone brought his sound sessions home to Bucks.

Air conditioning eyed for elementary schools Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:53:42 -0500
To air, or not to air.That was the question posed before the Council Rock school board Thursday night.

Graduation exams on hold Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:52:55 -0500
The PSSA could become a benchmark for graduation for yet another Bucks school district.

Kids win at working together Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:52:07 -0500
Cecelia Snyder Middle School students learned the importance of cooperation and understanding between different cultures Friday during a series of team-building activities.

Bill tells crowd wife would make a better president Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:20:39 -0500
Former President Bill Clinton campaigned for his wife from the steps of North Penn High School.

Man wanted on drug charges arrested Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:16:12 -0500
A former Bristol Township man wanted for skipping court on crack cocaine charges last year was found in a Lower Makefield home Tuesday night along with 10 grams of crack cocaine, according to the District Attorney's Office.

Did you sign up for property tax reduction- Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:20:23 -0500
Nearly 350,000 homeowners soon will benefit from state gaming money.

Keeping Passover tradition growing Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:44:38 -0500
For two Upper Bucks families, finding ingredients for the Seders means looking right outside their door.

Killer decides against withdrawing guilty plea Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:40:02 -0500
Taking his case back to court and risking a first-degree murder conviction was "too much of a gamble," Robin Dice told a judge during a teleconference hearing.

Parade against pollution Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:51:53 -0500
The kids also had a "Zero Waste Lunch" in anticipation of Tuesday's Earth Day.

Transcending trash Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:10:39 -0500
The Trash Art contest will take place Saturday at Neshaminy Mall.

Pennsbury Manor teaches how to build a canoe by burning it Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:52:48 -0500
About 1,000 students came to Pennsylvania Day Thursday.

Earth Day party offers to recycle cell phones Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:53:51 -0500
Old cell phones should be saved for recycling or reuse, environmental officials said.

Supervisors turn down sewer sale Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:57:55 -0500
Rejecting this offer doesn't mean the issue of selling the sewer system won't come up again, the board chairman said.

Victims of 2004 flood will share $1 million Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:50:13 -0500
The Medford Lakes Colony Club will pay $1 million for the failure of its Lower Aetna Lake dam during a torrential downpour in July 2004. It was one in a series of dams that failed in the July 12-13 storm.

New Jersey gasoline prices hit all-time high yesterday Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:50:03 -0500
Kendall Brunson winces when the fuel gauge of his sport utility vehicle drops to near empty. He knows what's coming.

Passover begins at sundown tonight Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:49:29 -0500
Rabbi Yitzchok Kahan is emphatic about one thing: Passover, the Jewish holiday that begins at sundown tonight and celebrates the liberation of Jews from slavery in Egypt, is a story that needs to be heard.

Man guilty of theft in settling son's estate Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:47:31 -0500
Peter Rogers, 64, of St. David's Drive faces five to 10 years in prison on the theft-by-deception conviction and three to five years for each of two counts of forgery.

New road opens today in Bordentown Twp. Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:17:50 -0500
A new road will open today to connect Route 206 and Rising Sun Road

Brush fire at Fort Dix brought under control Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:59:21 -0500
A large brush fire on a post firing range continues to burn but is now contained, a post spokeswoman said today.

NJ to weigh new nuclear plant Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:27:01 -0500
TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey is weighing building the first new nuclear plant in the United States since 1973.

NJ Transit ridership up Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:25:56 -0500
NEPTUNE, N.J. - New Jersey Transit ridership has reached record levels as gas prices rise and people rethink their travel choices.

Gas prices hit record high Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:05:40 -0500
New Jersey gasoline prices are now at their all-time high.

Longtime Pemberton Township businessman Jack Gillespie dies Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:30:24 -0500
Jack Gillespie may not ever have held public office in Pemberton Township, but local residents describe the longtime business owner as among the most well-known men to call the township home.

Mt. Holly waiting to OK budget Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:35:53 -0500
Township Manager Kathleen Hoffman said she had hoped to recommend a budget that did not call for an increase in municipal taxes this year.

Lenola Road in Moorestown may reopen by 5 p.m. today Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:31:46 -0500
A mile-long portion of Lenola Road will remain closed for most of today as repairs are made to a railroad crossing next to the fire station.

Towns get grants to help the disabled Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:26:32 -0500
Willingboro, Moorestown, Southampton and Tabernacle each will receive $72,000 in federal grants to make public areas more accessible to the handicapped.

Church concert to benefit family Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:34:17 -0500
Friends and family members knew Chad Wescher as a quiet person who spent a lot of his time working with young people within his church community.

Fund established to benefit slain man's family Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:27:46 -0500
A Westampton woman is raising money to send to the widow of a gas station attendant who was shot and killed during a robbery Monday night.

A look at county's Civil War history Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:30:00 -0500
One hundred forty-five years ago, hundreds of volunteers from all over Burlington County gathered in Beverly, and joined the fight in the Civil War.

No injuries reported at Willingboro fire Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:09:51 -0500
WILLINGBORO - Firefighters are battling an early-evening fire at a home in the Buckingham Park section of the township.

Firefighters battle blaze at Fort Dix Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:49:13 -0500
FORT DIX - Firefighters were trying to contain a large brushfire on a post firing range this afternoon, officials said.

Accident causes power outage in Burlington County Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:07:08 -0500
WRIGHTSTOWN - A demolition crew accidentally caused a large power outage that affected more than 11,000 homes and businesses across northeastern Burlington County today, a utility official said.

Concert will remember late member of Maple Shade church Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:59:55 -0500
MAPLE SHADE - Friends and family members knew Chad Wescher as a quiet person who spent a lot of his time working with young people within his church community.

Deon returns, listed on primary ballot Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:31:36 -0500
Vincent Deon stepped aside as a Republican committeeman last summer after a controversial e-mail, but he's back on the job and on the ballot for Tuesday's primary.

District mulls drug testing Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:38:34 -0500
Central Bucks School District administrators are talking about random drug testing for students.

Accountant charged with theft, forgery Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:40:29 -0500
An accountant, who used to work for an Upper Moreland food service company, has been charged with stealing nearly $200,000 from the firm by using its president's electronically scanned signature to forge checks, said police.

Book: Bucks trip a 'Dream Destination' Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:43:38 -0500
Warm memories of a leisurely weekend in Bucks County have landed the region a spot as one of the top 100 vacation destinations in the world.

Raising awareness of sexual assault Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:45:30 -0500
Almost immediately, her hands started to tremble, her already soft-spoken voice began to fail her, and the tears came streaking down.

Bill: Hillary's the one Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:36:38 -0500
Standing on the steps of North Penn High School, former President Bill Clinton told a crowd of about 3,000 that he'd be campaigning for Hillary even if he wasn't married to her.

Killer changes mindabout wanting new trial Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:06:46 -0500
Taking his case back to court and risking a first-degree murder conviction was "too much of a gamble," said Robin Dice.

Cordisco hoping for a super Tuesday Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:54:31 -0500
Democratic Party Chairman John Cordisco will find out Tuesday if he can win a shot at holding public office for the first time in more than two decades.

Dems face off for shot at incumbent Clymer Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:44:58 -0500
They are on the under card of perhaps one of the most important political heavyweight fights in recent memory.

Debating is elementary Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:04:58 -0500
Fifth-graders listened to classmates lay out their presidential platforms. Then they got to vote.

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