Bucks County, PA

Bensalem Township, PA

Bensalem Times

Bensalem High School seniors Teniola Onilari, Oluseyi Oduntan and Esther Blaise are hosting a shoe drive to collect gently-used footwear for developing countries around the world, and also fund a senior scholarship at BHS. A community drop-off event at Bensalem High School, 4319 Hulmeville Road, is set for Saturday, April...

Shoe drive

Las Vegas, NV

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Henderson, NV

The Quick Historian

In a distressing incident that has shaken the community, Nevada parents Misty and Jeffery Scanlan have been arrested on charges of child abuse/neglect after their 11-year-old child was found confined in a "large metal enclosure." The arrest came to light when officers were summoned to investigate a truancy issue.

Parents arrested after 11-year-old found in metal enclosure

Pennsylvania State

Bristol, PA

Bucks County Community College’s student newspaper The Centurion won a record 22 awards in the statewide 2024 Student Keystone Media Awards competition, including firsts in categories like general news, public service/enterprise reporting, sportswriting and video news. Since 2010, The Centurion has won more than 180 awards, making it one...

‘The Centurion’ student newspaper wins a record 22 Keystone Media Awards

Bensalem High School senior Samantha Bajek, who recently performed first trumpet at the PMEA Region VI Band Festival at Downingtown High School West along with over 120 of the best band students from 45 schools in Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Philadelphia and Delaware counties, once again represented BHS on the trumpet at the PMEA Region VI Orchestra Festival at the end of March.

Bensalem musicians represent BHS at PMEA festivals

Newtown, PA

The Bucks County Community College Foundation is holding its 17th annual Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea Event on Friday, April 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Newtown Campus, 275 Swamp Road. The afternoon raises scholarship funds for current student mothers who attend Bucks County Community College. Guests of...

Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea Event is April 19

Those driving through Bensalem may want to think twice about running a red light. On April 1, automated enforcement cameras were installed at Knights and Street roads, and Route 1 at Old Lincoln Highway — two of the township’s most dangerous intersections. “The goal of this program, which...

Red light enforcement systems are now active at 2 Bensalem intersections

Georgia State

Catoosa County, GA

Ringgold, GA

In a disturbing case from Catoosa County, Georgia, 24-year-old Dillan Michael Tennant has been sentenced to a minimum of 15 years in prison after being found guilty of two counts of first-degree cruelty to children.

Man who beat children, 2 & 3, over dirty bedroom is sentenced

Philadelphia, PA

So much has changed for Bensalem’s Robin Rehr over the past year. In February 2023, she was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer and, by that summer, was fighting for her life following a pulmonary embolism. Now, not only is Rehr a survivor, she’s an inspiration. On March...

Bensalem colon cancer survivor walks the runway

Feasterville-Trevose Times

Bucks County Community College is hosting a Culinary & Hospitality Open House on Wednesday, April 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Founders Hall Lobby on the Newtown Campus, 275 Swamp Road. Attendees will learn more about Culinary Arts degree and Baking and Pastry Arts certificate programs, which prepare...

BCCC Culinary & Hospitality Open House set for April 17

On Wednesday, April 17, the Bensalem High School Owls Television Network is hosting the annual Ryan K. Wilson Memorial OTN Film Fest. The annual film festival is a competition open to all Bensalem students who enjoy acting in, directing and editing their own independent films. A wide range of genres, as well as a great deal of talent, is represented in this year’s finalists.

Ryan K. Wilson Memorial OTN Film Fest

Students, teachers, parents and community members gathered earlier this month at Belmont Hills Elementary School in Bensalem to celebrate the grand opening of a much-needed, brand-new playground. The kids were all smiles as they tested out the equipment, which includes navy blue slides, teal ladders and monkey bars. It replaces...

Belmont Hills Elementary celebrates grand opening of new playground

Virginia State

Moneta, VA

Cheryl E Preston

In Virginia there is no specific law regarding accidentally shooting oneself with a firearm but if it happens you might be charged as a local man recently found out. WDBJ reports that a Moneta man, WIlliam Lee has been charged for accidenally shooting himself.

You may be charged with a felony  if you accidentally shoot yourself in Virginia

King County, WA

Connell, WA

Timothy A Gruver

A King County practical nurse has been charged with misconduct for romancing a prisoner, the Department of Health reports. In March, the Board of Nursing charged licensed practical nurse Monica A. Davis with unprofessional conduct, according to the DOH.

Nurse Charged for Inappropriate Prisoner Romance

Levittown, PA

Yardley, PA

Olivia Beno, of Yardley, a junior at Pennsbury High School, was awarded first place for her story Death and Dreaming on the Golden Coast in Bucks County Community College’s 7th annual High School Short Fiction Contest. Alaina Kass, of Levittown, a junior at Neshaminy High School, won second place for The Sin of a Smile. Katie Krom, also of Levittown, a senior at Neshaminy, captured third place for Forever, Shattered. Dr. David Venditto, a faculty member at BCCC, made the final selections.

Bucks Community College announces winners of 7th annual High School Short Fiction Contest

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YMCA raises awareness of children’s feeding programs during National CACFP Week

YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties recently participated in USDA CACFP Week, raising awareness of how the program works to combat hunger in Y programs in...

YMCA raises awareness of children’s feeding programs during National CACFP Week

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