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Pay online Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:26:16 -0500
BUCKS $MART - To save money on stamps, use automatic withdrawal from your checking account, online bill paying or drop-off centers to pay your bills.

Jury convicts woman of arsons Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:55:30 -0500
TULLYTOWN/BRISTOL TOWNSHIP - Rebecca Arbaugh collected more than $60,000 in renter's insurance claims following two suspicious fires.

Last original professor retiring Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:50:08 -0500
BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Martin Sutton taught for 43 years and is establishing a scholarship on his way out.

Chimps head off to retire Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:46:05 -0500
EAST ROCKHILL - The chimpanzees living at an East Rockhill facility will head west today to enjoy their retirement.

Dems question courthouse plans Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:53:33 -0500
Commissioner Jim Cawley said the county is committed to building the proposed justice center with as little impact on Doylestown as possible.

Hilltown hires Newtown Twp. official Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:47:23 -0500
HILLTOWN - Less than three months after hiring a new township manager, Hilltown has brought on board another professional, this time to direct its nascent parks and recreation program.

Heat closes schools early Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:32:40 -0500
When a building doesn't have an air system, often the temperatures inside can exceed those outdoors.

Richland woman not guilty of attempted murder, arson Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:27:04 -0500
However, Rochelle Loy was found guilty on several lesser charges including endangering the welfare of a child.

Tomatoes being pulled from shelves Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:27:52 -0500
Grocery stores, fast food and restaurant chains say they're taking no chances, though no food poisoning outbreaks are linked to Pennsylvania.

Barrage of bullets leaves one injured Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:56:19 -0500
MIDDLETOWN - Police said 11 shots were fired from a single gun during an incident between two groups of men.

Officer cleared in shooting Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:57:18 -0500
The fleeing suspect turned to the pursuing officers with a black object in his hand. It turned out to be a cell phone.

VA releases plans for vets cemetery Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:33:36 -0500
UPPER MAKEFIELD - The VA says it will build the cemetery entrance on the west side of the site on Highland Road.

Family mourns woman's death Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:51:37 -0500
A Philadelphia man has been charged in the death of 20-year-old Hannah Cintron who her grandmother said, "was just beautiful, inside and out."

Help for lost kids Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:18:38 -0500
A local mother and daughter have teamed up to produce a line of children's attire that includes pouches for emergency contact information.

3 perish in Pemberton fire Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:16:51 -0500
PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP - Victims described as respected members of the Korean ethnic community.

Schools dismiss early due to heat Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:15:36 -0500
Many schools in Burlington County plan to dismiss students early today to provide relief from the sweltering temperatures. The heat wave that has gripped the region is expected to continue today, with the temperature climbing into the upper 90s.

Jury hears defendant describe killing of girlfriend Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:06:01 -0500
MOUNT HOLLY - On a taped confession played in court, Boyce Singleton Jr. admitted killing Michelle Cazan in her home on Sept. 13, 2005.

Delran's Relay for Life nets $174,000 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:04:07 -0500
More than 1,400 area residents raised about $170,000 for the American Cancer Society during last month's Relay for Life in Delran.

Work begins on $1.1 million firehouse in Wrightstown Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:02:52 -0500
WRIGHTSTOWN - The borough fire department will have a new place to call home. Yesterday, Mayor Thomas Harper announced that construction has begun on a new fire station on Saylors Pond Road.

Best face forward Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:53:30 -0500
Makeup artists give brides the right look on their wedding days.

Armed man robs Westampton hotel Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:50:44 -0500
WESTAMPTON - A man armed with a handgun rob-bed the Best Western hotel on Burlington-Mount Holly Road on Saturday, police said.

A surprise ending Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:53:59 -0500
Longstreth Elementary librarian Jack McAvoy retired in style, with the school dedicating the library to him

Say goodbye to the Buckshire seven Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:00:13 -0500
The chimpanzees living at an East Rockhill facility will head west today to enjoy their retirement.

No keeping cool in school Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:59:08 -0500
School districts sent students home early Monday and many will do so today.

Woman not guilty of attempted murder Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:58:20 -0500
Rochelle Loy from Richland was found guilty of risking catastrophe and two misdemeanors.

Demand for power causes meltdown Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:52:10 -0500
The high Monday of 96 at Philadelphia was 1 degree below the record.

Richland Elementary renovations OK'd Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:52:02 -0500
QUAKERTOWN SCHOOLS - School board members also gave approval for next year's budget, which raises the average homeowner's taxes by $156.

Lewd behavior in park targeted Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:45:30 -0500
NOCKAMIXON - At least three men have been charged for acts committed in Nockamixon State Park.

Giant snapping turtle still on the loose Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:42:11 -0500
DOYLESTOWN - The giant turtle of Doylestown is on the move. Doylestown homeowner Clayton Martin, whose backyard was visited by the 2-foot-long snapping turtle on Sunday, said it "had split" by Monday morning.

Age-restricted development would complement Pine Run Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:46:38 -0500
NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIP - Plans are coming along for a 50-unit, age-restricted development at the corner of Old Iron Hill and Ferry roads that would serve as a sister campus to the Pine Run retirement community.

Township hires assistant manager Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:44:51 -0500
HILLTOWN - Bill Wert, a Central Bucks East grad, will help develop the township's parks and recreation program.

McAnany's doubles key win over Bristol Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:51:25 -0500
Joey McAnany went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs batted in on Monday to help Lower Southampton (5-3) to victory.

Hanging their hats on bats Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:36:23 -0500
Hatboro-Horsham to face Latrobe for PIAA championship on Friday

Local scenes - 06/10/08 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:07:18 -0500
Riverfront Baseball - Brandon Broadway tripled twice, scored two runs and batted in two as Corpus Christi 1 posted a 13-2 quarterfinal victory over Edgewater Park 1.

Inter-Ac/Independent thumped at Carpenter Cup Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:00:44 -0500
It was a long struggle for the Inter-Academic League/Independent League side in Monday's first round of the Carpenter Cup as it dropped a 9-3 decision to Berks County at the University of Pennsylvania.

Sadowl overcomes rough start Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:02:22 -0500
Senior pitcher gets out of early jam and closes door

Pa. House votes to limit use of independent contractors Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:15:21 -0500
HARRISBURG, Pa. - A bill to limit the use of independent contractors by Pennsylvania builders is on its way to the state Senate.

PIAA baseball tournament at a glance Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:49:30 -0500
Souderton 5, Exeter 1

Small businesses fight to survive in tough economy Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:15:19 -0500
PITTSBURGH - Small business is risky business these days.

Some Pa. lawmakers seek to block graduation test proposal Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:15:20 -0500
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Some state lawmakers are seeking to block a proposal to require new state graduation tests for Pennsylvania high school students, arguing that greater legislative input is needed before the state spends any money on the exams.

Central PA couple stranded in desert for 4 days home safe Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:15:22 -0500
WAYNESBORO, Pa. - A retired central Pennsylvania couple stranded in their compact car in the Utah desert for four days subsisted on crackers and soda before hiking to safety late last month.

3 in custody on weapons charges after feds raid Pa. homes Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:15:19 -0500
PITTSBURGH - Federal agents raided at least two homes and took three western Pennsylvania men into custody _ one of them as he left church _ after seizing an unknown number of weapons.

Bucks County allows some pools to set own reopening policy Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:16:22 -0500
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. - Bucks County authorities will allow Sesame Place and some other major swimming pool operators to determine when it is safe to reopen if contamination occurs.

PBS to reduce "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" feeds this fall Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:41:35 -0500
PITTSBURGH - PBS says it will no longer offer episodes of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" to its member stations each weekday, but will instead send stations just one episode per week to air starting in the fall.

Truck carrying natural gas explodes at Philly Gas Works Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:44:35 -0500
PHILADELPHIA - A truck carrying natural compressed gas exploded at the Philadelphia Gas Works plant in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section, and fire officials are trying to determine why.

Erie transit authority begins bus service to slots casino Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:14:44 -0500
ERIE, Pa. - The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority has begun full-time service to Presque Isle Downs & Casino.

Panel to hear testimony about possible state furloughs Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:01:07 -0500
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Senate State Government Committee hears testimony today from Rendell administration officials about furloughing government workers if the state budget is not approved on time.

Philadelphia in talks with group to take over Wi-Fi network Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:37:58 -0500
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia is in talks with a group to take over its wireless Internet network.

Infant killed at day care had "extensive" head trauma Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:02:33 -0500
PITTSBURGH - A Pittsburgh infant girl allegedly killed by a 7-year-old at an in-home day care had "extensive blunt force trauma" to her head.

Feds detail charges against 4 arrested in western Pa. raids Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:03:50 -0500
PITTSBURGH - Suspects arrested in weekend raids by a terrorism task force face allegations that they trafficked in blasting caps, illegally possessed weapons and transferred exploding golf balls.

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