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08/21/2024

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories::
>>> Marlborough Quarry Sold;
>>> Lawyer Threatens E.G. Over Projectile Ordinance;
>>> Red Hill Seeks Grant for Hendricks Road Stormwater Issues;
>>> Tribe Football Seeks Improvement;
>>> Tribe Tennis in Rebuilding Mode;
>>> St. Luke’s Ranked Among Best Employers in Pennsylvania by Forbes;
>>> UPHS Football Hosts Youth Camp;
;>>> and much, much, more!

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>>> Marlborough Standoff Leads to Arrest;
>>> Red Hill Man Facing Resisting Arrest, Drug Charges;
>>> Pennsburg Man Receives Prison Sentence;
>>> Eagleville Man Facing Truck Theft Charges in Lower Frederick;
>>> Two Projects Receive Attention in Milford Twp.;
>>> Upper Frederick Appoints New Supervisor;
>>> Douglass Twp. Looks to Preserve Open Space;
>>> Trumbauersville Borough Deals with Water Issues;
>>> Hereford Supervisors Approve Purchase of Paint Truck;
>>> PennDOT, Partners Highlight Traffic Safety for Labor Day;
>>> Area Lions Clubs to Provide Annual Vision and Hearing Screenings at Local Schools;
>>> Mayza Debuts for Yankees;
>>> Boyertown Area Multi Service Celebrating 50 Years of Service;
>>> Try Your Hand at Various Crafts at Heritage Center ;
>>> and much, much more!

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08/14/2024

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories::
>>> Powanda Resigns as Washington Twp. Supervisor’s Chairman;
>>> UPSD Board Prepares for Upcoming School Year;
>>> Quakertown Conditionally Approves Apartments at South Main St.;
>>> Brozoski Leads Senior Heavy Tribe Golfers;
>>> New Hanover Dedicates Rink;
>>> St. Luke’s First Female Advanced Endoscopist;
>>> 56th Annual Goschenhoppen Folk Festival;
;>>> and much, much, more!

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> Email Scam Alert from MontCo DA and Sheriff;
>>> National Night Out Photos;
>>> Pennsburg Residents Seek Help with Traffic Issues;
>>> Lower Frederick Explores Open Space Agreement Protections;
>>> Upper Hanover Pickleball Courts Coming Soon;
>>> Green Lane Applies for Grant for Hurricane IDA Damage at Sewer Plant;
>>> Upper Frederick Interviews Supervisor Candidates;
>>> Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy Receives $25,000 Grant;
>>> Quakertown's Regional Run Lasts Three Days;
>>> Mayza Works to Regain Big League Form;
>>> UPVCC Thanks Partners for Banner Installation;
>>> UPV Library Hosting Fall Garden Event;
>>> and much, much more!

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08/07/2024

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories::
>>> Whitetail Sale Forces E.G. to Consider Next Trash Contract;
>>> New Hanover Thanks Citizens and Police;
>>> National Night Out in Marlborough Twp. on Saturday;
>>> Cycling Team Sparks Competition, Maturity;
>>> Blue Jays Open Mid-Atlantics Against Brooklawn;
>>> UPVCC Celebrates Grand Opening of The Thrifty Frog LLC;
>>> Quakertown Fire Company Kicks Off Nine-Day Carnival;
;>>> and much, much, more!

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> Red Hill Woman Facing Involuntary Manslaughter Charge;
>>> Pottstown Man Facing Burglary Charges in New Hanover;;
>>> Deer Hill Road Right of Way and Speeding in Hereford;
>>> Lower Salford Receives ‘Green Light Go’ Grants;
>>> St. Luke’s Only Network in Region Ranked as Best by U.S;
>>> Floyd Open Attracts Record Number of Golfers;
>>> Weis Markets Launches Fifth Annual Weis 4 School Program;
>>> Art Palooza and Open House at The Birches;
>>> All Aboard: Perkiomen Railroad Exhibit on Display at Pennypacker Mills;
>>> and much, much more!

08/02/2024

PLEASE NOTE – PennDOT announced today that resurfacing is planned next week on several state highways in Montgomery county. Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:
Monday, August 5, through Friday, August 9, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure is scheduled on Graterford Road between Route 29 (Gravel Pike) and Perkiomen Creek Road in Skippack and Perkiomen townships for milling and paving.

Monday, August 5, through Friday, August 9, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure is scheduled on Salford Station Road between Route 29 (Gravel Pike) and Old Skippack Pike in Lower Frederick and Upper Salford townships for milling and paving.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

07/31/2024

PennDOT announced today that maintenance activities are scheduled on several state highways in Bucks County. Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:

Friday, August 2, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Old Bethlehem Pike will be closed between Route 663 (Broad Street) in Richland, Springfield, and Milford townships, Bucks County and Linden Street in Lehigh County for base repair. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Route 663 (Broad Street/John Fries Highway) and Allentown Road/Locust Valley Road/Linden Street.

Monday, August 5, through Friday, August 9, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Rosedale Road will be closed between Allentown Road and Old Bethlehem Pike in Milford Township, Bucks County, for pipe replacement. During the closure, motorists are directed to use Allentown Road, Route 663 (John Fries Highway/Broad Street), and Old Bethlehem Pike.Monday, August 5, through

Friday, August 9, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Paletown Road will be closed between Route 313 (Doylestown Pike) and Old Bethlehem Pike in Richland Township, Bucks County, for base repair. During the closure, motorists are directed to use Old Bethlehem Pike/Park Avenue, Route 563 (Ridge Road), and Route 313 (Dublin Pike/Broad Street/Doylestown Pike).

Local access will be maintained. Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work areas because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

07/31/2024

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories::
>>> Washington Twp. Proposal to Destruct Meeting Tape Recordings;
>>> DA Accuses New Hanover Road Rage Suspect of Gun Trafficking;
>>> Annual Sewer Inflow & Infiltration (I&I) Program for Lower Frederick;
>>> Extra-inning Loss Eliminates Braves;
>>> Summer Sandlot Boosts Youth Softball League;
>>> UPV Chamber and PerkUp Host First Friday in East Greenville;
>>> Vet to Ride Across Country to Help Homeless Veterans;
>>> and much, much, more!

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> Lower Salford Man Facing R**e Charges;
>>> Gun Trafficking Organization Busted in MontCo and Berks Counties;
>>> Open Road Tolling to Launch on Eastern Portion of PA Turnpike in Jan. 2025;
>>> Veterans Brotherhood Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony;
>>> $750M for Bucks County Sheriff’s Criminal DNA Database;
>>> MontCo DA’s Office Releases 2023 Annual Report;
>>> Blue Jays Return to Mid-Atlantic Tournament;
>>> and much, much more!

07/24/2024

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories::
>>> Code of Conduct for Trumbauersville Council Meetings;
>>> Pennsburg Municipal Renovations Commence;
>>> 2024-2025 PA Budget Includes Increased Funding for Schools;
>>> Braves Repeat as Youth Regional Champs;
>>> Gavyn Krupp Graduates to Grandview;
>>> St. Luke’s Network’s First Female Colorectal Surgeon is ‘Home-Grown’;
>>> A Visitor from Down Under;
>>> and much, much, more!

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> Douglass Township Pursuit Ends in Arrest;
>>>Good News for Seisholtzville Fire Company Funding;
>>> Kilkenny Sworn in as President of the PA Sheriff’s Assoc.;
>>> MontCo Announces $18 Million Investment in Behavioral Health Crisis Center;;
>>> Consecutive Losses End Post 184's Season;
>>> Lego Brick Reading Railroad Returns to Museum;
>>> Embark on a Summer of History at Pottsgrove Manor;
>>> and much, much more!

07/20/2024

PLEASE NOTE - PennDOT announced that Prestige Property Partners LLC will be performing utility construction on Little Road in Upper Frederick and Lower Frederick townships, Montgomery County, beginning Thursday, Aug. 1. Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction:

Thu., Aug. 1, through Mon., Dec. 30, from 9 AM to 3 PM, eastbound Little Road is scheduled to be closed and detoured weekdays between Route 29 (Gravel Pike) and Perkiomenville Road. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Route 29 (Gravel Pike), Route 73 (Big Road), and Perkiomenville Road.

Local access will be maintained up to the work zone. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent

07/17/2024

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories::
>>> EG Hears Upper Hanover Bridge Options;
>>> Fire Destroys Barn in Bally;
>>> Marlborough Supervisors Hear Plea for ‘Dogleg’ Protection;
>>> Sands’ Hit Lifts Post 184 to Region 2 Tournament;
>>> Braves Lose Twice in Berks Title Round;
>>> Family Caregivers Network, Inc. Receives Direct Care Job Quality Grant;
>>> Duck Derby;
>>> and much, much, more!

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> Some Object to Unity Day Celebration in Green Lane;
>>> Park Usage and Programs Info Needed by Red Hill;
>>> Douglass Twp. Welcomes New Police Officer;
>>> EG Council Considers New UPV Banner Program;
>>> State Lawmakers Stand with Taxpayers as New Stadium Lease Looms;
>>> Otters Sweep Final Home Meet;
>>> The Life of Martha Washington to be Presented at UPV Library;
>>> Trains, Quilts, Crafts, Music;
>>> and much, much more!

07/15/2024

PLEASE NOTE - MontCo Issues a Code Red Hot Weather Emergency for July 16-17. See www.UPVNEWS.com for press release and cooling resources.

The project manager for a Pottstown oral surgery practice appeared Tuesday before Pennsburg Council to discuss the original rendering of its proposed office at the borough's busiest intersection.

07/10/2024

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories::
>>> Developer Presents Rendering for Oral Surgery Center;
>>> Patience Wears Thin for Hereford Officials;
>>> EG Council Rejects Resident’s Bid to Keep Chicken;
>>> Post 184 Gets Second Shot at Regional Berth;
>>> Braves Survive Boyertown Scare to Reach Berks Title Game;
>>> Pennycuick Continues Local Property Tax/Tent Rebate Assistance in July;
>>> Fourth of July in the Park;
>>> and much, much, more!

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> Lower Salford Police Arrests Burglary Suspect;
>>> Suspect Charged with Illegally Using Fire Department Debit Card;
>>> U. Hanover Considers PP&L Request for Mill Hill Right-of-Way;
>>> L. Frederick Fails to Approve Bid for Zieglerville Road Base Repair;
>>> Speed Humps Possible In Bally Borough;
>>> L. Frederick Holds Public Hearing for Conditional Use Application;
>>> U. Salford Updated on Baghurst Remediation;
>>> Area Police to Target Aggressive Drivers in Statewide Mobilization;
>>> Affordable Health Screenings Coming to Pennsburg;
>>> Heimes Competes in Olympic Swimming Trials.
>>> PPL Foundation Offering Scholarships to Power Brighter Futures;
>>>2024 Perki-Bay Expedition Video Highlights;
;>>> and much, much more!

07/08/2024

PLEASE NOTE - The Montgomery County Commissioners have declared a "Code Red" Hot Weather Emergency for the county for Mon. July 8 from 1 pm to 7 pm and Tue. July 9 from 11 am to 8 pm. See http://upvnews.com for cooling locations and more information.

After months of research by Washington Township Board of Supervisors Solicitor Joan London and spirited discussion by township residents, the board of supervisors on Thursday passed an ordinance regulating commercial solar panels in the township.

07/02/2024

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories::
>>> Commercial Solar Panel Ordinance Passes in Washington Twp.;
>>> New Hanover Police Arrest Road Rage Suspect;
>>> Lower Frederick Discusses Zieglerville Road Base Repair;
>>> Photos from 2024 Unity Day;
>>> Post 184 on a Six-game Win Streak;
>>> Stoudt Succeeding for Baysox;
>>> Free Credit Monitoring for Data Breach Victims Set for Enactment;
>>> The Marker on Main;
>>> and much, much, more!

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>>> Sports Club Rental Fees May Increase in Washington Twp.;
>>> E-bike Rider Faces DUI Charges in Pennsburg;
>>> St. Luke’s Urologists Treat Bladder Cancer Using Surgical Robot;
>>> MontCo Announces First Ever Countywide Commission for LGBTQ+ Affairs;
>>> St. Luke’s among Most Socially Responsible in Nation;
>>> Lions and Lioness-Lions Clubs Induct 2024-25 Officers, Present Awards;
>>> 8U Seminoles Advance to State Tournament;
>>> Blue Jays Designate Mayza;
>>> Heritage Center U.S. Venue for International Quilt Show;
>>> Pennypacker Mills to Host Victorian-Era Game Day;
>>> Who Likes Pie? Learn About Traditional Pa German Pie-Making;
;>>> and much, much more!

07/01/2024

Marlborough Township native Levi Stoudt pitches a scoreless eighth inning for the Bowie Baysox in Reading on Sunday night.
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07/01/2024

Levi Stoudt warms up prior to the bottom of the eighth inning Sunday. The Baltimore Orioles prospect struck out the side during a scoreless inning in Bowie's 6-3 victory over Reading in the Double-A Eastern League at FirstEnergy Stadium.
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06/26/2024

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories::
>>> UPSD Board Reduces Size of Tax Hike;
>>> Fire Damages East Greenville Home;
>>> New Hanover Honors Five for Fire Department Service;
>>> Braves Battling Complacency;
>>> Logan Abel Sets Team Record in Otters Victory;
>>> Sweet Water Golf Celebrates 25 Years;
>>> Awards for Town and Country News Staff;
>>> Year 12 – Make Music Upper Perk;
>>> and much, much, more!

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> UPSD Board Rejects Motion to Access Harassment Complaints;
>>> Upper Perkiomen Grads Advance Athletic Careers;
>>> UPV Chamber Receives Bench from East Penn Hill Lioness Lion Club;
>>> MontCo to Distribute Free Potassium Iodide (Ki) Tablets and Narcan Kits;
>>> Your Way Home Montgomery County Receives $800,000 Grant;
>>> UP Grad is First Runner-Up for PA Laurel Queen;
>>> The Mennonite Heritage Center Presents: Used Book Sale;
;>>> and much, much more!

06/19/2024

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories::
>>> UPSD Committee Recommends Tax Hike Reduction;
>>>Next FEMA Settlements in Green Lane Tentatively Set ;
>>> QCSB Passes Budget with No Tax Increase;
>>> Braves Rally to Defeat Bear Cubs;
>>> Orioles Claim Stoudt;
>>> UPV Chamber Hosted Community & Commerce Awards;
>>> Dotts, Hillegass & Company;
>>> and much, much, more!

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>>Upper Frederick to Begin Live Streaming Public Meetings;
>>> Park Issues Take Center Stage at Marlborough Meeting;
>>> Plan for Pennsburg Oral Surgery Office Progresses;
>>> Moyer Road Project Requires Revised Plan;
>>> Red Hill Approves Centennial Park Improvements, Memorial Bench Program;
>>> Hereford Supervisors Appoint New Emergency Coordinator;
>>> Montco Launches New Online Toolkit for Affordable Housing;
>>> Dept. of Public Safety Seeking Public Input on the EMS System in MontCo;
>>> Local Fire Departments Receive Loans for Trucks;
>>> Farmer’s Market Checks for Seniors Available Now;
>>> Faith Christian Wins State Title with Perfect Record;
>>> Learn How to Research Your Family History;
;>>> and much, much more!

06/13/2024

PLEASE NOTE – PennDOT announced that lighting installation is scheduled on the roundabout at the intersection of Old Skippack Road and Schwenksville Road/Shelly Road in Upper Salford Township, Montgomery County.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction: Monday, June 17, through Friday, June 21, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, flagging will control traffic flow on Schwenksville Road/Shelly Road at the intersection with Old Skippack Road.

06/12/2024

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories::
>>> Upper Perk Graduates 2024 Seniors;
>>> Pennsburg Solicitor Drafting Code Blue Shelter Ordinance;
>>> Upper Hanover Board Grants Approval to Preliminary Plan for Warehouse Project;
>>> Post 184 Returns with Near Full Roster;
>>> Braves Remain Perfect in Berks County League;
>>> Breiner Named Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager at QNB Quakertown;
>>> Celebrating the Class of 2024;
>>> and much, much, more!

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> Lower Salford Couple Faces Fraud Charges;
>>> Upper Salford Officials Oppose Statewide Zoning Mandates Overriding Local Restrictions;
>>> Trumbauersville Council Discusses Code of Conduct;
>>> Quakertown’s Cedar Grove Park Rehabilitation Continues;
>>> Quakertown Community School District Board Approves Teachers Contract;
>>> New Hanover Approves Moyer Road Purchase;
>>> Upper Frederick Appoints New Township Manager;
>>> Lower Frederick Postpones Awarding Bid for Zieglerville Road Base Repair Project;
>>> Quakertown Ranked Among Best High Schools by U.S. News & World Report ;
>>> Dept. of State Launches Redesigned Online Mail Ballot Application;
>>> MontCo 2040 Implementation Grants Go to 13 Municipalities;
>>> Free Meals for Upper Perk Kids This Summer;
>>> Learn About the ‘Best Hikes in Eastern PA’ at UPV Library;
>>> Celebrate Summer at Pennypacker Mills;
;>>> and much, much more!

06/05/2024

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories::
>>> Fire Destroys Washington Twp. Home;
>>> Boyertown’s Server Issues Lead to Early End to School Year;
>>> Chickens Return to East Greenville’s Legislative Menu;
>>> Braves Start State Title Defense Strong;
>>> Ruby, Svanson Receive Wall of Fame Honors;
>>> Pennycuick Wraps Up Property Tax/Rent Rebate Workshops in June;
>>> Carnival Time;
>>> and much, much, more!

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>>New Hanover Police Investigate Shooting;
>>> Pennsburg Man Facing Theft Charges;
>>> Pennsburg Woman Facing Assault Charges;
>>> Lower Frederick Continues Capital Improvement Plan Discussion;
>>> Speed Bumps Requested for Bally’s Creamery Road;
>>> East Greenville Approves Projectile Ordinance;
>>> Conditional Use Approved for Two Projects in Milford Twp.;
>>> Hereford Supervisors Approve Sale of Tractor;
>>> Tribe Athletes Participate in College Signing Ceremony;
>>> Outdoor Events the Whole Family Can Enjoy at Pennypacker Mills;
>>> 37th Annual Summer Stahl's Pottery Festival June 15;
;>>> and much, much more!

05/30/2024

New Hanover Police Seeking Information on Drive-by Shooting. See https://upvnews.com/news/ for the story.

New Hanover police are investigating a road rage incident from Wednesday night. Local authorities are asking the public's help in identifying an alleged shooter.

05/29/2024

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories::
>>> UPSD President: Tax Raise Unavoidable;
>>> More Work Needed on QCSB Athletic Field;
>>> Solar Panel Ordinance Meets Resistance in Washington Twp.;
>>> Tribe Falls Short in District Title Game;
>>> Keller Earns Silver Medal at States;
>>> Pottstown Law Firm Receives Recognition;
>>> Day of Remembrance;
>>> and much, much, more!

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>>Quakertown Man Receives State Prison Sentence;
>>> Lower Salford Man Facing Robbery Charges;
>>> Bally Police Investigate Bank Robbery;
>>> Pennsburg Man Facing Theft, Exposure Charges;
>>> Upper Frederick Conditionally Hires New Township Manager;
>>> UPSD Creating Esports Lab;
>>> Fire Contained at Blommer Chocolate;
>>> Grand Theater Employee Receives Scholarship;
>>> Raising Trout – from Egg to Exit;
>>> First Inning Dooms Panthers in State Title Game;
>>> Heritage Center U.S. Venue for International Quilt Show;
>>> Calling All Crafters: Rummage Sale Just for You at Heritage Center;
;>>> and much, much more!

05/22/2024

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories::
>>> UPSD Finance Committee Works on Tax Reduction;
>>> Douglass Twp. Police Receive PA Law Enforcement Accreditation Again;
>>> East Greenville Moves to Prohibit Projectile Weapons;
>>> Riggins Earns Silver Medal at Districts;
>>> Tom’s Help Desk Can Help You;
>>> WMGK Dog Walk in Green Lane Park;
>>> and much, much, more!

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> Man Pleads to Ra**ng 15-Year-Old Girl in Quakertown;
>>> New Hanover Man Receives Sentence for Assault;
>>> Upper Salford Woman Facing Aggravated Assault Charge;
>>> Hereford Supervisors Lift Citations on Property;
>>> Memorial Day Parades Scheduled in Boyertown, Harleysville, and Quakertown;
>>> Free Drive-through Shredding Event to Fight Identity Theft;
>>> Boyertown Junior Woman’s Club Donates $12,500 to Operation 143;
>>> Six-run Rally Carries Panthers to Baseball Playoff Victory;
>>> Spaatz Museum Receives Grant to Help Preserve Artifacts;
;>>> and much, much more!

05/15/2024

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories::
>>> Marlborough Supervisors Block Quarry Rezoning Request;
>>> UPSD Taxpayers Facing Increase;
>>> Court Sinks Proposed New Hanover Quarry;
>>> Riggins Sets PAC Record, Loses to State Champion;
>>> Keller Takes Shot at State Medal;
>>> Just Farm Kids Showcases Farming;
>>> and much, much, more!

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> Redactions Limit UPSD’s RTK Disclosures;
>>> FEMA Purchases of Flood Prone Properties on Lumber Street Begins;
>>> Baghurst Remediation Site Moving Forward in Upper Salford;
>>> UPSD Approves Work at Multiple Schools;
>>> Marlborough, Green Lane Celebrate Police Chief’s 25 Years;
>>> Marlborough Vote Advances Haines Proposal;
>>> Red Hill Council Grants Land Development Approval to Sixth St. Project;
>>> Upper Hanover Residents Express Concerns About Centennial Park Clearing;
>>> Police Ready for Pennsburg Street Sweeping;
>>> Lower Frederick Swears In New Police Officer;
>>> Memorial Day Schedule for Upper Perkiomen Area;
>>> Panthers Earn No. 2 Seed in States Despite Loss;
>>> Late 18th Century Life Through the Business Diaries of Johannes Markley, Blacksmith;
>>> Penn Dry Goods Market is Paradise for Textile Aficionados;
;>>> and much, much more!

05/08/2024

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories::
>>> Emergency Services Tax Recommended For Bally in 2025;
>>> Water Quality is Good in Trumbauersville;
>>> Flyers Pledge $200,000 toward Restoration of Hockey Rink;
>>> Indians Gearing Up for District Title Run;
>>> Steady Infield Play Leads Softball Indians to Strong Finish;
>>> Quakertown BPW Supports Autism Awareness;
>>> “Eat Clean. Shop Local. Give Back!”;
>>> and much, much, more!

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> Quakertown Honors Police Dept. during National Police >>> Appreciation Week;
>>> Pennsburg Council President Issues Retraction on Solicitor Comments;
>>> East Greenville Extends Trash Contract;
>>> Pennsburg Council President Issues Retraction on Solicitor Comments;
>>> Conditional Use Requests Presented at Milford Twp. Hearings;
>>> Douglass Township Reviews Zoning Applications;
>>> Hereford Board Authorizes Sales and Purchases of Equipment;
>>> Sen. Pennycuick Offers Local Property Tax/Rent Rebate ;ssistance in May;
>>> Indians Gearing Up for District Title Run;
>>> Nominations Needed in 12th Annual Free Roof Giveaway Program;
>>> Red Hill Band Announces Annual Spring Concert;
;>>> and much, much more!

05/01/2024

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories::
>>> UPSD Board Approves Science Curriculum;
>>> Pennsburg Fires Sager, Hires Hosterman as Solicitor;
>>> East Greenville Approves Alcohol Vendors for First Friday;
>>> O’Hara Wins Three Events at Pottsgrove Invitational;
>>> Malvern Snaps Perkiomen School’s Winning Streak ;
>>> PennDOT Job Fair in Lehigh County to Include Same-Day Interviews, Pre-Employment Screenings for Transportation Positions;
>>> Men’s & Women’s Grundsow Fersommlings;
>>> and much, much, more!

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> Lower Frederick Man Facing Multiple Misdemeanors;
>>> Perkiomen Township Man Allegedly Fractures Son’s Skull;
>>> Area Schools Receive Safety Grants;
>>> PA State Police Complete Rollout of Body-Worn Cameras to Troop K;
>>> Clean 2023 Audit for Washington Township;
>>> UPSD Purchases New Box Truck;
>>> Indians Rally to Defeat PJP Lacrosse;
>>> Make Music Upper Perk Welcomes Volunteers;
>>> Upper Perkiomen Valley Ambulance Open House;
;>>> and much, much more!

04/24/2024

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories::
>>> Pennsburg May Appoint New Solicitor;
>>> UPSD Committee Advances Science Curriculum;
>>> Races Set for November’s General Election;
>>> Mazzie Pitches Indians to Rebound Win;
>>> Riggins Hurdles School Record;
>>> UPV Chamber Hosts EAT, DRINK, EXPLORE Event;
>>> Special Olympics Day;
>>> and much, much, more!

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> Beighley Facing Additional Charges in Pennsburg;
>>> Pennsburg Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child P**n;
>>> Douglass Township Honors Retiring Manager;
>>> Emergency Preparedness Seminar Held in Berks;
>>> Grant Funding Awarded by Veterans’ Trust Fund Program;
>>> Drug Take Back Day: MontCo will be Collecting Unwanted Meds ;
>>> Race to Help Save Lives with The Red Cross;
>>> Indians Losing Grip on Frontier Division;
>>> Green Lane Park to Host ‘Camp Salamander’ for Kids;
>>> Fanciful Fraktur Bird Workshop Offered at Mennonite Heritage Center;
;>>> and much, much more!

04/17/2024

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories::
>>>RTK Request to UPSD Deemed Denied by Operation of Law;
>>> Quarry Rezoning on Hold after Marlborough Hearing;
>>> Upper Frederick Planning Commission Chair Resigns;
>>> O’Hara Displays Versatility at Ron Livers Invitational;
>>> Queeney Wins Match at PAC Tennis Tourney;
>>> Lawmakers Introduce ‘Grow PA’ Higher Education Reform Plan;
>>> Daylight in the Night Sky;
>>> and much, much, more!

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> 2024 Primary Election Guide;
>>> 2024 Spring Home Improvement Guide;
>>> MontCo will be Collecting Unwanted Meds during Drug Take Back Day;
>>> Schaarschmidt Repeats DEI Concerns Over Curriculum;
>>> Haines Museum Proposal Returns to Marlborough Agenda;
>>> Solution for One Blighted Property in Green Lane;
>>> UPSD Honors Winter Athletes;
>>> Red Hill Authorizes Grant Submission for Park Improvements;
>>> Hereford Fields Concerns about Treichler Park Playground Equipment Removal;
>>> Kevin Lynn Talks about ‘The Art of Photography;’
>>> Saarinen Side Table to be Raffled During ‘Working at Knoll’ Program;
>>> Learn about Fiber Arts at Library Workshop;
;>>> and much, much more!

04/12/2024

PLEASE NOTE - PennDOT announced today that PennDOT maintenance and contractor crews will be repairing deteriorated pavement on the following state highways next week in Bucks Road.
The work locations are:
• Trumbauersville Road, Richland Township.
• Spinnerstown Road, Milford Township.
• California Road, Richland and Springfield townships.
• Geryville Pike, Milford Township.
• Tollgate Road, Trumbauersville and Richland townships.
• Bristol Road, Warwick and Warminster townships.
• Rushland Road, Warwick and Wrightstown townships.
• New Galena Road, New Britain Township.
Crews will restrict travel lanes on these state highways to patch areas of deteriorating pavement. Motorists are advised to be alert of this moving operation and to expect intermittent lane closures and possible slowdowns when driving near work crews. All activities are weather dependent.

Motorists are reminded to slow down in the work zone and refrain from distracted driving to keep themselves and our workers safe.
PennDOT would also like to remind motorists that potholes and other roadway concerns on state roads can be reported by calling 1-800-FIX-ROAD or visiting www.penndot.pa.gov and clicking on “Submit Concern".

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) updated drivers on the schedule for its South Atherton Street (Route 3014) project that stretc...

04/10/2024

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories::
>>>Pennsburg Advances Code Blue Shelter;
>>> Upper Hanover Approves Waivers on Two Projects;
>>> Quakertown Approves Agreement with American Power, Inc.;
>>> Indians Shut Out by Phoenixville;
>>> Quakertown BPW ‘Unhappy Hour’ Morphs into a ‘Rising Star’ Event;
>>> The 40-year Shake;
>>> and much, much, more!

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> Town and Country Home Improvement Guide
>>> Pennsburg Man Facing Theft Charges;
>>> New Jersey Man Facing Theft Charges from Milford Business;
>>> Baghurst Remediation Closer to Resolution in Upper Salford;
>>> Lower Frederick Appoints New Chief of Police ;
>>> New Police Officer Sworn In for New Hanover;
>>> Upper Frederick Proposes Open Space Committee; Hires Solicitor;
>>> Local Curator Candace Perry to Receive Prestigious State Award;
>>> Bugman’s Triple Caps Tribe Comeback;
>>> Pennycuick Offers Local Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance in April ;
‘>>> Lotteries in Early American History: Funding Public Projects;’
>>> Genealogy Club to Meet at Upper Perkiomen Valley Library;
;>>> and much, much more!