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LOWER POTTSGROVE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (TCD) -- An 84-year-old man stands accused of fatally beating his 85-year-old wife during an argument about money for their cat’s veterinarian bills. According to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, shortly after 2:20 p.m., Barton Seltmann called the Lower Pottsgrove...

Authorities were dispatched to the Motel 6 on W. Dekalb Pike on Nov. 18 for a "suspicious person" possibly "under the influence of a controlled substance," the department said in a release. They arrived and spoke with a woman in the lobby who "exhibit(ed) signs of heroin impairment," police said....

SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a continuation of night construction activities on Interstate 476 next week. This announcement pertains to two separate projects aimed at improving travel and safety along the interstate, its associated on-and-off ramps, and bridges in Delaware and Montgomery counties.

The Chester Valley Trail has recently witnessed a significant expansion, marking a new chapter in its development as a scenic multi-use path. With the completion of a 3.8-mile extension in March 2023, the trail now stretches further across Montgomery County, linking the Schuylkill River Trail in Norristown to the existing 14.5-mile segment in Chester County. This growth brings the trail closer to its 22-mile goal, facilitating a seamless experience for walkers, cyclists, and joggers, while also serving as a conduit for local heritage along Revolutionary War routes.

Democrat Kofi Osei has won a seat on the Towamencin Township Board of Supervisors after breaking a vote tie on Thursday by drawing lots with Republican opponent, incumbent Rich Marino. Each participated in Montgomery County’s drawing of lots on Thursday at One Montgomery Plaza in Norristown. Proceedings are mandated by...

An 84-year-old man from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is accused of killing his wife over an argument about their cat’s veterinary bills, as per NBC10 Philadelphia. Authorities said they received a 911 call from Barton Seltmann, who reported an “unresponsive female” at his home in Lower Pottsgrove Township. Upon arriving at the scene, they found Barton’s […] The post Man Kills Wife in Argument Over Cat’s Vet Bills appeared first on CatTime.

Jake Tapper spent two years investigating a controversial attempted murder conviction in Philadelphia. Last October, CNN’s Jake Tapper, a Montgomery County native, wrote an exposé on a controversial attempted murder conviction in Philadelphia. C.J. Rice was only 17 years old in 2011 when he was accused of a...

If you’ve noticed that downtown Glenside has been looking a little more festive, you can thank Montgomery County District Judge Christopher Cerski and the Arcadia men’s soccer team. Cerski, a Pre-Legal Studies Advisor and Adjunct Professor of Law & Government at Arcadia, has helped decorate downtown Glenside with...

NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man looked down with a blank expression as a jury convicted him of attempting to kill an Upper Merion police officer during a chaotic shooting incident outside the King of Prussia Mall during the height of the busy Christmas shopping season last year. Andrew Wiley,...

An elderly Pennsylvania man is accused of beating his wife to death during an argument about their pet cat. Barton Seltmann, 84, called 911 around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday to report that someone had ransacked his Lower Pottsgrove home — and that his wife appeared dead after the intruder “beat her,” according to an affidavit obtained by NBC Philadelphia. First responders found Margaret Seltmann, 85, on the kitchen floor “obviously deceased” from blunt force injuries to the head, the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office explained in a statement. Her husband was on the back porch — with “blood on his hands, face, and clothing,”...

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (CBS) -- An 84-year-old man is facing multiple murder charges after prosecutors alleged he killed his wife in their Lower Pottsgrove Township home.On Wednesday, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office announced that Barton Seltmann was arrested on Nov. 28 after police responded to a call about an "unresponsive" female in a home on North Keim Road.Prosecutors said Margaret Seltmann, Barton's 85-year-old wife, was found inside the house "obviously deceased," while Barton had blood on his face, hands and clothes. He was taken to the hospital to be treated for a hand injury, the DA's office said.According to a...

The Harleysville Historic District, a precious gem in Montgomery County, stands as a testament to America's rich architectural heritage. Since its recognition by the National Register of Historic Places in 1991, the district has boasted 75 structures that reflect the design diversity of 18th-century America, deeply influenced by Pennsylvania Dutch settlers. From the ornate Queen Anne to the simpler Colonial Revival, these buildings are not mere relics but vibrant storytellers of the nation's early days. The Harleysville Hotel, established in 1848, marks the community's resilience, while local events like the Apple Butter Frolic and Heckler Fest celebrate the living Mennonite culture, tying the present to its historic roots.

"There was no warning that this kind of thing could happen," the accused's brother Ron Seltmann told WPVI-TV

A Pennsylvania man was arrested after he allegedly hit his wife to death over an argument about money for their cat's veterinarian visits.

A Pennsylvania man is in custody after police alleged he killed his wife over their cat's veterinary care. Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele said in a Wednesday news release Barton Seltmann, 84, of Lower Pottsgrove Township was arrested Tuesday for first-degree murder and third-degree murder of his wife Margaret, 85. Detectives said the couple was arguing over money for their cat's veterinary care when the fight turned physical.

PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge’s ruling regarding a pending sweep of a Montgomery County homeless encampment permits the borough to move forward but prevents borough officials from arresting those camped there, or using the threat of arrest, to accomplish the task. U.S. District Judge Mia R. Perez issued...

An elderly Montgomery County man has been accused of beating his wife to death after he claimed she grabbed a knife and threatened to kill him. And it all happened during an argument over veterinary care for their pet cat, according to news reports. Barton Seltmann, 84, has been charged...

A murder suspect initially played dumb about how his wife died in their kitchen, but he eventually admitted he was the person who beat her to death, according to cops in Lower Pottsgrove Township, Pennsylvania. Barton Seltmann, 84, faces a count each of first- and third-degree murder. Authorities said they...

With a 4 1/2-month-old daughter at home, Tracy can’t work full time. Child care would be too expensive, so she holds down a part-time job while her boyfriend works full-time hours. And though they barely make ends meet through their combined income, it is slightly above the threshold to...

NORRISTOWN — Public meetings on Montgomery County’s proposed 2024 budget brought out the ire of a handful of residents upset about the prospect of another property tax increase. A proposed real estate tax increase was introduced last month that would raise the county’s millage rate from 4.237 mills...