News 2008-04-24 Andanh.com

Graduation date changed Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:53:05 -0500
BENSALEM SCHOOLS - The change enables the district to avoid a $9,600 state penalty it would have incurred had the ceremony been held June 11.

Bank sues suspected robber Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:52:03 -0500
Huntingdon Valley Bank wants the court to force Richard G. Boyle to pay back the $38,000 he stole from them, plus employee wages and other costs incurred in the robbery.

Hillary connected with Bucks voters Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:51:43 -0500
Clinton's victory wasn't unexpected in Pennsylvania, but her margin of victory in Bucks shocked many.

No double digit margin for Clinton Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:51:34 -0500
Hillary Clinton didn't beat Barack Obama in the Pennsylvania primary by a double-digit margin after all. It was closer to 9 percent. That's the conclusion of an analysis by the Courier Times of how the Associated Press determined the victory margin.

Additional trouble for mom charged with DUI Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:51:18 -0500
RICHLAND - A child endangerment charge has been brought against Sherry Ambolino, who is accused of driving drunk with four children in her vehicle.

Future finances could determine sewer sale Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:50:10 -0500
LOWER MAKEFIELD - One supervisor said he wants a more detailed look at finances before revisiting the issue.

Make your own snack packs Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:45:40 -0500
Be Bucks $mart - When packing kids lunches, it's much cheaper to buy a large box or bag of a snack item and package it yourself into snack-size zipper bags than buying prepackaged snack-size packs.

Did Murphy back wrong candidate in primary- Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:43:14 -0500
Some think Obama's lack of support in Bucks could have a backlash for Patrick Murphy in November.

$70,000 grant OK'd for shelter Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:15:54 -0500
LEVITTOWN - The Red Cross shelter in Levittown received word late Wednesday that much of the state grant money it was denied last year will come through after all.

Blaze destroys home Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:14:53 -0500
BRISTOL TOWNSHIP - Officials said the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Rock climber hurt after 70-foot fall Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:13:36 -0500
The man, said to be in his 20s, tumbled while trying to scale High Rocks in Ralph Stover State Park.

Driver pleads guilty to firing gun at vehicle Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:12:55 -0500
UPPER MAKEFIELD - John M. Carrothers, who had his young son with him, shot at a car with a .40 caliber handgun after a couple called police to report his erratic driving.

A graduation that came much too FAST Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:11:38 -0500
BENSALEM - Families and Schools Together is a program designed to help parents talk to their kids.

Township honors Marines in Iraq Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:09:27 -0500
NORTHAMPTON - Northampton honored two Marines recently deployed to Iraq at a flag ceremony during the board of supervisors meeting Wednesday night.

Athletic fields proposal moves forward Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:08:32 -0500
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP - Athletic fields on the 47-acre Woll tract moved to first base Wednesday and with any luck, the Newtown Township supervisors will wave the 4-year-old project to home plate this summer.

Retirement incentive proposal OK'd Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:07:06 -0500
CENTENNIAL SCHOOLS - It would involve 25 teachers and save the school district $1.3 million.

Parking garage proposal advances Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:05:45 -0500
DOYLESTOWN - The planning commission stopped short of recommending final land development plan approval because the five-member board wanted to get the county's storm water management plans in writing.

Residents ask board to focus on kids Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:04:25 -0500
NESHAMINY - Some Neshaminy School District residents Wednesday night gave the school board a homework assignment - stop arguing and work together.

District solicitor announces resignation Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:03:10 -0500
MORRISVILLE - The Morrisville school board accepted the resignation of district solicitor Thomas Kelly Wednesday evening.

Town wants to get kids off and running Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:01:34 -0500
NORTHAMPTON - Nearly one out of every five children in Pennsylvania is overweight.

Gas price spikes cause a run on NJ toll road stations Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:49:11 -0500
TRENTON, N.J. - Motorists are rushing to fill up their tanks before prices go up at service stations on New Jersey's tolls roads.

Willingboro man charged following standoff with police Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:34:32 -0500
WILLINGBORO - A township man is being held on multiple charges following a standoff with police at his home on Marchmont Lane.

Florence residents charged following fight over parking space Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:35:33 -0500
FLORENCE - A fight over a parking spot early Saturday morning resulted in a township man being beaten unconscious by a man and woman, police said.

Trump: Casinos should sue over smoking ban Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:22:52 -0500
NEW YORK - Donald Trump says Atlantic City's 11 casinos should sue to block a smoking ban from taking effect in October.

Teacher charged with distributing child porn Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:46:15 -0500
LUMBERTON - A teacher in the township middle school was arrested yesterday on charges that he received and distributed child pornography from his home computer, authorities said.

Man guilty in killing of his neighbor Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:45:16 -0500
MOUNT HOLLY - Marcus Graham of Mount Holly was found guilty of a lesser charge of reckless manslaughter instead of murder.

A rally to save state parks Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:43:51 -0500
TRENTON - For at least one day, a few quiet, peaceful New Jersey state parks had a loud, booming voice.

W'boro reverses cuts, but raises tax rate Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:41:15 -0500
WILLINGBORO - An amended budget would raise the tax rate but restore some of the services the Township Council had originally proposed cutting earlier this month.

Neighbors relieved arrest made in murder case Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:34:08 -0500
EVESHAM - Residents of the Sagemore housing development say they are sleeping more soundly knowing that police have tracked down a man suspected of killing one of their neighbors.

Volunteers sign up for emergency rescue units Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:32:54 -0500
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP - More than 70 volunteers signed up for the county's emergency response team during a weekend registration drive at Burlington Center Mall.

Robot talks 'green' to students in Evesham Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:31:41 -0500
EVESHAM - Students at Richard L. Rice School have been studying the environment all year, but none of them expected to see Professor Green roll into the gym yesterday. The 6-foot, bug-eyed, gray-haired interactive robot was on hand to spread his message of conservation and environmental stewardship on the Delaware River and Bay.

Mt. Laurel names veteran officer deputy police chief Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:30:05 -0500
MOUNT LAUREL - A 24-year veteran of the police force was appointed deputy chief during a Township Council meeting Monday night. Christopher Ridings will serve as second in command and assist the police chief in the administration of the department that currently includes 68 officers.

North Hanover may raise fees for mobile homes Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:28:47 -0500
NORTH HANOVER - The Township Committee plans to vote tonight on an ordinance that would increase the monthly municipal service fees assessed on residents of mobile homes in the township.

Evesham post office to explain new system Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:27:41 -0500
EVESHAM - U.S. Postal Service customers will have a chance to learn how to use a new automated postal center at the Marlton Post Office tomorrow.

Loan program OKs Cornerstone Bank Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:23:15 -0500
TRENTON - Moorestown-based Cornerstone Bank has earned preferred-lender status from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.

Two from Evesham on folk festival staff Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:21:52 -0500
Two Evesham residents have been appointed to management positions for Rutgers University's annual New Jersey Folk Festival.

Food bank gets $63,000 check Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:20:27 -0500
MOUNT LAUREL - The Food Bank of South Jersey recently received a $63,000 check representing money donated by customers of two stores in the Wegmans supermarket chain.

Evesham post office to demonstrate new system Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:27:42 -0500
EVESHAM - U.S. Postal Service customers will have a chance to learn how to use a new automated postal center at the Marlton Post Office on Friday.

Man guilty of reckless manslaughter in 2003 killing Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:11:53 -0500
MOUNT HOLLY - A Superior Court jury acquitted a Mount Holly man of murder but found him guilty of the lesser charge of reckless manslaughter in the stabbing death of his neighbor.

View from the top Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:54:54 -0500
This year's Bucks County Designer House and Gardens promises a striking reinvention of contemporary manor living.

Climber falls 70 feet Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:54:20 -0500
A beautiful spring afternoon was spoiled for one man who fell about 70 feet while trying to scale High Rocks in Ralph Stover State Park on Wednesday.

Centennial retirement incentive proposal receives OK Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:55:30 -0500
The early retirement of 25 Centennial teachers this June will save the school district a projected $1.3 million and help cut a projected tax increase.

Did Murphy back wrong candidate- Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:54:54 -0500
Congressman Patrick Murphy, D-8, easily won his Democratic primary Tuesday with 93,823 votes. The result was expected since Murphy was unopposed, but the final vote count might have troubled some of Murphy's supporters.

Clinton connects in Bucks Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:55:48 -0500
Few expected that presidential hopeful Barack Obama would win in Pennsylvania Tuesday, but no one predicted how poorly the Illinois senator would fare in Bucks County.

Robbed bank sues suspect Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:54:38 -0500
In an unusual move, a local bank is turning the tables on a suspected bank robber and suing him for the money he is accused of taking during a robbery.

Parking garage plan advances Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:04:53 -0500
The Doylestown planning commission is recommending that council grant preliminary approval of the plans for the proposed Bucks County parking garage.

Parents take fight to higher court Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:03:11 -0500
RIEGELSVILLE - Despite two rulings against them, a group of Riegelsville residents who want to see their children attend the Palisades School District is not giving up. Now they're taking their fight to a higher court in Harrisburg.

Judge won't throw out drug, child porn charges Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:01:58 -0500
A Quakertown man whose suspected drug stash led police to his suspected porn stash, in a search that began when he was accused of hitting his wife, lost a bid this week to have the charges against him dismissed.

Board urged to back bridge Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:00:25 -0500
BUCKINGHAM - The state Department of Transportation shut down the Pineville Road Bridge in June last year, saying it was too great a danger to cross. Since then, some nearby residents have lobbied to have the concrete span repaired in keeping with its 1918 character - or not repaired at all.

Central Bucks plans 4.4 percent tax hike Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:58:17 -0500
CENTRAL BUCKS SCHOOLS - Despite the increase, the school district is still facing a $330,000 shortfall.

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