News 2008-06-28 Andanh.com

High court backs right to bear arms Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:29:18 -0500
The Supreme Court issued its first ever decision on gun ownership, but there's disagreement over what it means.

Heard on the street Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:33:11 -0500
"For personal use, like hunting, is OK [to have guns], but I don't like it. According to the Constitution we have a right to protect our homes, but I don't like it. It's too easy for kids to get [guns]."

Officer rescues woman from burning home Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:30:25 -0500
Officer Joseph Rosowski battled thick smoke to pull an unconscious woman from a house on Winter Road.

Teacher guilty of terrorizing school Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:29:09 -0500
The judge ordered Susan Romanyszyn to undergo a psychological evaluation before she's sentenced.

Police identify man who drowned in Delaware River Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:44:35 -0500
Authorities identified Michael Mitchell, 49, of Stockton, N.J., as the man who drowned in the Delaware River Wednesday.

Teacher to stand trial Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:05:59 -0500
Franco Sicilia Jr., a suspended Bensalem High School teacher, is charged with harassment and corruption of minors.

More power woes hit Queen Anne section Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:27:25 -0500
Stores were closed, some seniors were evacuated from their homes, and a local Shop Rite was packing products in dry ice after a power outage Thursday in the Queen Anne section of Bristol Township.

Board welcomes parks director Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:57:15 -0500
Marian Gilbert took over for Bob Depew, whose last day on the job was Wednesday.

Supervisors like idea for transit-oriented district Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:47:51 -0500
The process still has a ways to go, but if comments made during Thursday night's public meeting are any indication, township supervisors are favorably inclined toward a developer's plan for a "transit-oriented development district" next to the Warminster Train Station.

Budget includes $321 tax decrease Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:11:34 -0500
Although the approved budget doesn't account for all state-mandated services, the district will find a way to pay for them, said Elizabeth Yonson, the district's superintendent.

Gaming funds save property owners Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:49:48 -0500
Eligible property owners in Bristol will see their 2008-09 tax bill drop by an average $190 even though the school board decided Thursday night to raise the district's tax rate by 6 mills.

Developer shows officials new plan Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:04:12 -0500
During a public work session in Lower Southampton Wednesday, the developer showed township officials his mixed-use plan, which includes 85 townhouses and 23,000-square-feet of commercial space.

Supervisors OK building plan for Richboro site Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:45:54 -0500
The Northampton supervisors approved a plan calling for a proposed chain pharmacy, restaurant/retail building and a bank on about 8 acres of land at a main crossroads in the Richboro section of the township.

Group: Walk in their shoes Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:09:23 -0500
The Pennsylvania Health Access Network dumped dozens of pairs of shoes outside state Sen. Tommy Tomlinson's office to illustrate the plight of the uninsured.

County cites gas stations for violations Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:16:22 -0500
Thirty-three gas stations in the county will be cited for violations following a three-day statewide inspection initiative.

City rejects liquor shop on Rte. 130 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:16:05 -0500
The City Council has voted unanimously to deny a liquor-license transfer that would have allowed a Roger Wilco liquor store to open along Route 130 next to Discount Liquor World.

Police identify victim in fatal crash Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:14:21 -0500
State police have released the identity of a motorist who died Wednesday afternoon following a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 295.

Mt. Holly OKs rise in tax rate Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:13:27 -0500
The Township Council has introduced a $9.8 million budget that calls for a 7.9-cent increase in the municipal tax rate.

Virtua chaplain looks back on 19 years at hospital Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:12:22 -0500
At a place known for fixing cuts and bruises, Virtua Memorial Hospital Burlington County celebrated the career of an employee who takes pride in healing internally.

Celebration of all things blueberry Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:09:28 -0500
The annual celebration of all things blueberry, and uniquely New Jersey, begins tomorrow with the 25th annual Whitesbog Blueberry Festival at Historic Whitesbog Village, Route 530, Pemberton Township.

Carranza film chronicles aviator's crash in Pinelands Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:04:09 -0500
The ill-fated flight of Mexican aviator Capt. Emilio Carranza who crashed his plane deep in the Pinelands of Burlington County 80 years ago will be honored next month with an annual memorial service.

Burlington County College offers Weekend College Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:53:10 -0500
If you think your life is too busy to include college courses, think again.

Calendar Today for 6/27/2008 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:47:14 -0500
Friday night fitness hike, 8-10 miles at a fast pace, sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey, 7 p.m. Meet at Brendan Byrne State Forest Campground.

Drowning victim identified Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:26:43 -0500
Michael Mitchell, 49, of New Jersey, perished in the Delaware on Wednesday.

Transit development gets good reviews Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:26:05 -0500
A zoning change would be required toput housing on the site of an industrial development.

Record store hits Internet to raise funds Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:15:28 -0500
Siren Records is seeking donations on its MySpace page.

McCain to visit Bucks Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:11:10 -0500
The local GOP and Worth & Co. are gearing up for the presumptive Republican nominee.

West Rockhill Man faces charges in gun incident Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:05:26 -0500
A township man pointed a gun at a woman and pulled the trigger, police said. It was unloaded.

Church murder suspect claims alibi Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:17:28 -0500
Mary Jane Fonder says she can prove she was at the hairdresser's at the time police say she was murdering Rhonda Smith.

Big love Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:00:07 -0500
Consider the challenge of the planners of Sunoco Welcome America!, the mega-celebration marking Philadelphia's annual commemoration of Independence Day that runs Saturday through July 6.

Higher education notes for 6/27/2008 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:20:05 -0500
On deans' lists

College announces graduates, dean's list Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:18:04 -0500

Plan to shift students has parents concerned Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:06:30 -0500
Populations in Richland and Milford have spiked because of development, leading to another round of redistricting.

Dock students given awards Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:02:09 -0500
Christopher Dock Mennonite High School listed graduate awards.

Pennridge High Honor Roll Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:08:16 -0500
Third Marking Period Distinguished Honor Roll

Quakertown High Honor Roll Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:03:39 -0500
Third Quarter Distinguished Honor Roll

Senior Notes for 6/27/2008 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:13:28 -0500
Eligible seniors can sign up to receive vouchers from the state department of agriculture worth $20 at participating farmers' markets and roadside stands.

ASU ace makes pitch to future stars Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:16:46 -0500
Katie Burkhardt's advice to young softball players: Dream big.

Lightning open in nationals Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:15:44 -0500
The Lower Bucks Lightning, a Langhorne-based AAU girls under-11 basketball team, is scheduled to play in the AAU National Championships that begin in New Haven, Conn. starting today.

Bucks fast-pitch legend Ulmer dies Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:13:29 -0500
Harry Daut doesn't recall the year. He's bad with years, he said, based on the facts it must have been some time in the mid-to-late 1960s, but he once hit a home run off George Ulmer.

Rushrick sparks Yardley victory Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:12:41 -0500
Drew Rushrick tossed a complete game and had two hits as Yardley Post 317 downed Morrisville-Yardley.

By any name, Riverside's Caruso enjoys experience Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:25:01 -0500
It was probably inevitable, given the big-time players, preceded by their big-time reputations, that a player who's been relatively anonymous would end up literally nameless.

That day is now Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:20:58 -0500
When Jason Thompson was just a high school sophomore and not playing very much his mother began to worry.

Local scenes - 06/27/08 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:20:02 -0500
Delaware Valley Baseball - 14-U: The Northern Burlington Greyhounds improved to 6-2 with a 4-3 win over Moorestown Gold. Zach Mesday, Matt Herbert, Joe Gutowski and Alex Irvin batted in the Northern runs. Hunter Pates was the winning pitcher in relief.

Reilly nearly unhittable in Hatfield triumph Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:38:20 -0500
Short-handed Warrington forfeits game in sixth inning

Jensen dominates all-star game Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:36:11 -0500
Palisades QB throws four TDs in 27-21 victory

Umstead powers Pennridge Jensen dominates all-star game to victory over Souderton Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:32:35 -0500
Chris Umstead belted a grand slam to help power Pennridge to a 13-6 victory over Souderton in a Bux-Mont League American Legion game Thursday night.

City unveils plans to revitalize Philly riverfront Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:37:28 -0500
PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia has a new action plan to revitalize the Delaware River waterfront.

Case of Pa. lawmaker's missing son winds down Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:57:57 -0500
PHILADELPHIA - Lawyers will make their closing arguments the trial of a Philadelphia man accused in the kidnapping of the son of a Pennsylvania state legislator.

Rendell interested in Obama Cabinet post Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:38:25 -0500
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Gov. Ed Rendell says he would be interested in serving in a prospective Obama administration as a Cabinet member once he leaves his state office.

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