News 2008-04-28 Andanh.com

Police shoot fleeing suspect Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:46:11 -0500
Bristol police shot a man in the leg Saturday night as he ran into a 55 and over community in an alleged attempt to escape from officers who were trying to arrest him on a drug warrant, according to authorities.

Academic benefits seen with uniforms Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:20:10 -0500
Parental support is key to a successful uniform policy, according to officials.

The spirit of the game Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:19:06 -0500
Special Olympic track and field athletes shared in the joy of competing Saturday at Council Rock High School North.

Vote for the Best Mom '08 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:18:25 -0500
We've received hundreds of nominations for 2008 Best Mom, all written with the love that only a mother inspires. Of those, the stories of six mothers in particular revealed a depth of giving that no sorrow or setback can shake.

Breakfast for dinner Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:17:48 -0500
BE BUCKS $MART - Eating breakfast foods for dinner occasionally can save money. It can also be a treat for those picky eaters in the family.

Four treated for smoke inhalation Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:16:08 -0500
BRISTOL TOWNSHIP - Two adults and two children were treated for minor smoke inhalation after a fire at Avalon Court Apartments in Bristol Township about midnight Friday.

Longtime drive-in, flea market was a minefield Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:54:28 -0500
The Palmyra Drive-in was once a U.S. Army testing site. Not all the unexploded shells were removed.

Clean sweep for canal Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:43:06 -0500
Volunteers did their part Saturday as repairs to flood damage on the historic Delaware Canal move ahead.

'Reliving history' Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:42:18 -0500
Civil War re-enactors waged a battle off State Road in Bensalem Saturday.

Health screenings target Asian Indians Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:39:06 -0500
Asian Indians are prone to heart problems and diabetes, but in the U.S. they may avoid doctors until symptoms appear. A local cultural group is targeting them with preventive screenings.

Nature center planned for artist's farm Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:33:26 -0500
Charles Coiner and his wife wanted their farm protected from development.

Teen equestrian dies after fall Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:31:24 -0500
Caitlin Ciquero, 16, fell from a horse while riding in Plumstead.

CB East senior named high school poet of year Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:26:02 -0500
WARWICK - Central Bucks East High School senior Sarah Denaci is Bucks County's 2008 High School Poet of the Year. The 17-year-old Jamison girl was chosen out of 160 poets from 18 schools who competed for the title.

District receives state grant for renovation project Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:23:16 -0500
BRISTOL TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS - The Bristol Township School District won a $103,000 grant from the state to make renovations to two elementary district schools, state officials said.

Merger to influence schools' enrollment Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:27:30 -0500
The merger of McGuire Air Force Base and Fort Dix could mean the sending agreement be amended, sending children on military property to North Hanover and Northern Burlington schools next school year.

Hainesport hero documented Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:26:35 -0500
Movie planned on Navy's rescue of German ocean liner.

More bombs discovered in Palmyra Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:25:21 -0500
PALMYRA - For decades, moviegoers flocked to the now-closed Palmyra Drive-in, parked their cars and headed to the concession stand for a soda, popcorn or perhaps a dill pickle. Little did those movie buffs know they were standing on top of a cache of unexploded World War II-era anti-tank shells, buried just below the surface.

Fun, smiles at Special Olympics Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:14:53 -0500
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP - Ashley Smollock couldn't hide her enthusiasm. The Seneca High School student beamed as she wore two medals she won yesterday at the Special Olympics Track and Field Meet, held at Burlington Township High School.

Educators fete top students in high schools Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:13:56 -0500
MOUNT LAUREL - Hetal Patel was frankly not very enthusiastic about traveling back to her father's village in India during the summer of her freshman year at Florence High School.

Wanted: Customers to share in Chesterfield community farm Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:12:02 -0500
CHESTERFIELD - There is a new farm coming to Chesterfield, where customers will be able to buy locally grown, organic produce, pick their own strawberries and raspberries, and relax in a picnic grove by Blacks Creek.

Willingboro church was founded as outreach mission Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:11:09 -0500
In 1958, the Evangelical United Brethren Church was founded as an outreach mission. Ten years later, the Evangelical United Brethren Church merged with the United Methodist Church and the Church of the Good Shepherd is a part of this union.

Expecting style Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:17:04 -0500
When "here comes the bride" includes baby, moms-to-be now have fashionable options.

Architect to get chamber award Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:04:32 -0500
MOUNT LAUREL - The county Chamber of Commerce will present its annual excellence awards at a dinner in Mansfield on Wednesday starting at 7 p.m.

Death of music course premature Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:58:43 -0500
A music course Quakertown school officials were considering axing is off the chopping block, but a laundry list of other expenditures could be cut to limit a proposed tax increase, officials said.

Deer kill on hold for two months Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:01:07 -0500
After public outcry last spring over shooting fawns as part of a deer culling program in Solebury, officials with the Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Service said they will suspend the program for fawning season this year.

Jungle Joe' seeks Bucks zoo Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:03:55 -0500
Joe Fortunato's home is getting a bit crowded.

Districts against test plan Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:54:11 -0500
The proposal to standardize graduation requirements would require each student to pass at least six state exams for a high school diploma.

Church donates Nakashima pews to delight of borough Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:52:43 -0500
The new New Hope Borough hall, in the former St. Martin of Tours church, will include two pews made for the church by the esteemed woodworker.

Vote for the Best Mom 2008 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:51:36 -0500
We've received hundreds of nominations for 2008 Best Mom, all written with the love that only a mother inspires. Of those, the stories of six mothers in particular revealed a depth of giving that no sorrow or setback can shake.

Manicured lawns, hands not mixing well in township Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:42:45 -0500
DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP - The zoning board gave Janet King the go-ahead to open a nail salon in her house. Now, neighbors are complaining.

Manager sentenced for rape attempt Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:41:19 -0500
A waitress rebuffed his sexual advances so he followed her outside and tried to rape her.

Can 911 have too much information- Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:39:55 -0500
A former firefighter finds fault with a registry for those with special needs.

Bright beginning Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:20:44 -0500
Archbishop Wood's 4x400 relay team finished a strong third - a promising sign heading into the PCL's merger with the PIAA.

Haun hurdles wall in 400 meters Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:28:07 -0500
Adam Haun rightly had concerns about hitting the wall in his 400-meter hurdles championship race at the 114th Penn Relays yesterday.

School Wrap: CR-South's Kady nets third place Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:26:16 -0500
Council Rock South's Dylan Kady exacted a bit of revenge Saturday when he recorded a 1-6, 6-4, 6-4 win over Council Rock North's David Kazakevich in the third-place of the District One Class AAA Singles Tournament at the Healthplex.

Unlikely hero propels Bordentown into Hammonton semis Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:10:37 -0500
Contributions came from Bordentown's usual cast of heroes. Hillary Allen. Nicole Walls. Jessica Villalba. Brittany Havens- It's probably not a name you've heard before.

Second best Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:18:57 -0500
PHILADELPHIA - Second place isn't what Burlington Township came here for.

Cherokee races past Holy Cross Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:20:22 -0500
Every good high school coach will tell you the same thing. The most important part of the job does not involve X's and O's, or conditioning, or even the fundamentals of the game.

Seneca takes title at Rowland Relays Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:12:49 -0500
The Seneca girls track team won a relay event for the second straight week.

Seneca's Schmehl among favorites to win county golf open Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:05:04 -0500
Last year a little known golfer from Rancocas Valley High School named Nick Gorman slipped past a young field to become one of the most surprising winners ever of the Burlington County Open Championship.

Local scenes - 4/27/08 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:29:49 -0500
Freshman Kevin Rapp made his first career varsity goal count, scoring with three minutes left to give the Lenape boys lacrosse team a 7-6 Olympic Conference American Division win over Eastern High School yesterday.

Anchor feels weight of North Penn's near miss in 4 x 800 championship Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:36:26 -0500
Zack Montijo crossed the finish line, stepped over the rail and just let his baton drop to the ground. For a moment, he simply stood in place and put his hands on his hips, staring without really seeing.

South prepares for tough test this week Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:32:22 -0500
Central Bucks South has a shot at two girls soccer firsts this season.

Quite a week for Hatters Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:33:54 -0500
When it comes to qualifying for the Eastern Pennsylvania Scholastic Lacrosse Association playoffs, it's about winning your league and getting the AQ (automatic qualifier) or being one of the handful of teams that gets a wild card or at-large pick.

Spressart's blast keys West win Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:35:21 -0500
Bucks down plucky Pennridge, 4-1

Christopher Dock shuts out Palisades Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:31:14 -0500
Ryan Nice threw a five-hitter as Christopher Dock blanked Palisades, 5-0, in a non-league baseball game Saturday.

'Presumption of paternity' can trump DNA tests for non-dads Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:00:17 -0500
MILLVILLE, Pa. - After a 15-year wait and at least $10,000 in child-support payments, Mark Spaid was thrilled to be going in for a DNA test.

Rangers head home down 2-0 to Penguins, Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:02:22 -0500
PITTSBURGH - They couldn't win a high-scoring game in Pittsburgh, couldn't win a low-scoring game, either.

5 slain in separate Philadelphia cases Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:20 -0500
PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say violence in Philadelphia left five dead and eight wounded in less than 24 hours as the city recorded its 101st homicide of the year.

GOP faces uphill climb in effort to reclaim party-switchers Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:28:05 -0500
HARRISBURG, Pa. - State Republican leaders hoping to rebuild the party following mass defections in this month's presidential primary have their work cut out for them with voters like Linda Lemmon.

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