News 2008-04-29 Andanh.com

Inmate and author hangs himself Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:27:03 -0500
A Trenton man who paid $250 for a contract murder that ultimately killed the wrong man in 1980 in Falls hanged himself in state prison on Sunday, officials said.

Officer injured in chase released from hospital Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:45:11 -0500
BRISTOL - A police officer who suffered lacerations to the head when his patrol car was rammed by a fleeing suspect's vehicle in Bristol Saturday night was treated and released from St. Mary Medical Center in Middletown early Sunday, authorities said.

More overdose deaths linked to legal painkillers Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:43:39 -0500
Drug-related accidental deaths have increased 70 percent in the county since 2001.

'Jungle Joe' seeks zoo in Bucks County Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:42:12 -0500
Joe Fortunato, who houses his traveling teaching zoo with his family, is eyeing locations in Warminster and Plumstead.

Gift to borough has divine inspiration Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:40:27 -0500
The new New Hope Borough hall, in the former St. Martin of Tours church, will include two pews made for the church by George Nakashima.

Supervisors consider offers to run country club Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:24:16 -0500
MIDDLETOWN - One proposal suggests that Middletown run the country club.

Teens making a difference Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:23:17 -0500
The YWCA will honor 17 teens during its 14th Teen Volunteer Awards.

Helping kids discover poetry Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:21:31 -0500
FROM THE TEACHER'S DESK - Reading and writing poetry improves children's language, math, creative expression, critical thinking and social skills. Most children like to do poetry and, when they write their own, it is a delightful, satisfying experience.

Deer sharpshooting program on hiatus Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:20:04 -0500
The deer culling program will be suspended during May and June to protect fawns, said wildlife officials.

Judge schedules Comegno trial Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:02:16 -0500
MOUNT HOLLY - Burlington County Bridge Commission Chairman John Comegno will stand trial on drunken-driving charges next month.

Fire displaces 7 Medford residents Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:30:15 -0500
MEDFORD - A fire at the Cedar Apartments on Eugenia Drive displaced seven people and damaged four apartments Thursday, police said.

Ga. truck driver charged with assault Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:20:53 -0500
FLORENCE -A truck driver from Georgia was charged with multiple offenses Thursday after he pointed a handgun at two people during a dispute at a warehouse, police said.

Martin L. Haines dies; former judge was 88 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:07:23 -0500
Martin L. Haines, former assignment judge of the Superior Court in Burlington County, died early yesterday. He was 88.

Shamong man charged in fatal crash Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:09:18 -0500
SHAMONG - A man who was behind the wheel of a car involved in a fatal accident last month was driving while intoxicated and has been charged with death by auto, state police said.

Southampton man charged with assault on girl Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:52:35 -0500
SOUTHAMPTON - State police have charged a township man with sexually assaulting a juvenile girl.

Today's meeting schedule Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:22:25 -0500

Event's name changes, but goal remains Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:11:40 -0500
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP - 500 take 5-mile walk to raise money for the March of Dimes.

Judge: Body, mind say it's time to hang up robe Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:10:32 -0500
MOUNT HOLLY - When Superior Court Judge John A. Sweeney retires this summer, he will leave a legacy of being more than a fair and knowledgeable jurist. He will also be remembered as an outspoken advocate for the courts he served for more than four decades.

Land-preservation tax to generate $21.4M Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:05:37 -0500
The director of Burlington County's Department of Resource Conservation says the county's tax to preserve farmland, open space and historic properties will generate about $21.4 million this year.

Taiwanese city honors Bordentown Township man Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:04:13 -0500
S.L. Martin can call two places home. The township resident was named an honorary citizen of the Taiwanese city of Taichung last month.

New target for prosecutor's unit: Finish line in Phila. race Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:03:06 -0500
A team from the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office will participate in the 2008 Blue Cross Broad Street Run in Philadelphia on May 4. This will be the first run down Broad Street for the team of about 20 attorneys, detectives and support-staff members.

Stimulus: Spend or save- Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:41:54 -0500
Your financial adviser is telling you to save it. Retailers are telling you to spend it. And your checkbook is telling you to use the incoming economic stimulus check to pay off some bills.

Man gets 14 to 40 years for assault Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:38:16 -0500
Calling the crime a "horrifying" attack, a Bucks County judge Monday sentenced a Sellersville man to 14 to 40 years in prison for stabbing and choking a 46-year-old neighbor in her bed last year.

What will you do with your check- Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:27:17 -0500
The promised stimulus check from the Internal Revenue Service is in the mail.

Death of music course premature Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:16:26 -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 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:17:04 -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 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:17:30 -0500
Joe Fortunato's home is getting a bit crowded.

Return of an idol Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:51:05 -0500
Justin Guarini, who attended Lenape Middle School in the early 1990s, came back to his old school to help it celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Drop in revenue alters spending Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:50:09 -0500
CHALFONT - The borough will hold off on a few items, including buying a police car and carpeting for the police department.

District looks at future of education Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:47:31 -0500
NORTH PENN SCHOOLS - The Framing the Future conference was the first step in creating a new five-year strategic plan.

Texans make day for Slaton Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:47:37 -0500
The former Conwell-Egan standout was chosen by Houston in the third round.

Brittingham signs with Falcons Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:46:59 -0500
Jamar Brittingham was just like every other college player who camped himself out in front of the television set this weekend with dreams of a lifetime.Brittingham signs with Falcons

Holy Cross names football coach Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:58:55 -0500
Holy Cross High School has announced that former assistant coach Tim McAneney will take over as head coach of the school's football program.

New Egypt reaches semifinals Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:50:31 -0500
New Egypt's softball team was resourceful yesterday in winning twice in the Hammonton Invitational Tournament.

In the spotlight - 04/28/08 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:52:50 -0500
Tennis, Nikola Kocovic, Lenape

Local scenes - 04/28/08 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:49:54 -0500
S.J. Girls Soccer - U-19: Alyssa Collazo scored two goals, leading the Palmyra-Riverton Storm to a 5-1 win over Cherry Hill. Alyssa Pacheco, Ali Villari and Kathryn Shedaker also tallied.

Osborne glad he joined friends on the track Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:53:33 -0500
Sophomore year, Holy Cross football player Terrance Osborne went to track practice every day after school.

GA's Houck headed to Nebraska Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:01:26 -0500
Senior defender also looked at Dayton and Rutgers

North Penn's Hasyn falls in district final Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:58:53 -0500
North Penn's Chris Hasyn, the defending PIAA Class AAA state champion in boys singles tennis, lost in three sets in the District One tournament championship match Saturday in Springfield, Delaware County.North Penn's Hasyn falls in district final

Newlyweds jailed after brawl at Pittsburgh-area hotel Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:40:29 -0500
PITTSBURGH - A newlywed couple spent the night in separate jail cells _ she in her wedding gown _ after police said they brawled with each other, then members of another wedding party, at a suburban Pittsburgh hotel.

Pa. welfare officials object to 'F' on child-abuse report Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:01:44 -0500
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania public welfare officials are disputing a national report that says the state fails to release adequate information about fatal and life-threatening cases of child abuse and neglect.

Philadelphia newspapers post circulation declines Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:51:45 -0500
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's two largest newspapers are posting circulation declines.

Shareholders weigh green proposal Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:52:01 -0500
Coal mine operator Consol Energy is about to find out what its shareholders say about climate issues.

Man to face trial in Lehigh County nightclub shooting Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:14:06 -0500
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A judge says a man accused of a fatal shooting outside a Lehigh County nightclub will face trial on a homicide charge.

State police seek hog stolen from farm on Porky Road Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:50:27 -0500
ALBION, Pa. - State police say someone stole a hog from an Erie County farm located on, no kidding, Porky Road.

Pa. man charged with pushing friend into coal mine Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:21:18 -0500
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Three days after a man survived a 500-foot plunge into a Pennsylvania strip mine, a friend of the victim was charged with pushing him over the edge.

Relocated bear makes trouble again in Fayette County Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:16:16 -0500
SOMERSET, Pa. - A 180-pound black bear will adapt to his new Somerset County abode, even if he sorely misses his old home an hour away.

Indiana County dentist's estate sues police for $1 million Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:16:39 -0500
INDIANA, Pa. - The estate of an Indiana County dentist allegedly killed by a trooper is suing Pennsylvania State Police for $1 million.

Soul wins battle of unbeatens Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:38:09 -0500
PHILADELPHIA - The matchup of unbeatens was no contest.

Eight students suspended after Woodland Hills school fight Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:38:12 -0500
CHURCHILL, Pa. - Eight students will be charged criminally for their actions relating to a fight between two girls at Woodland Hills High School east of Pittsburgh.

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