Regional Roundup: Middle Schooler Creates Hovercraft
A student lost to cancer makes rally more poignant; graffiti discovered at a middle school
Here are some highlights from our region.
Middle School Student Builds Working Hovercraft: Forget the normal 8th grade antics, Whiz Kid Brendon O'Shea is busy building a bright future.
Coaches Vs. Cancer More Poignant This Year: Central Bucks students rallied Tuesday night in the first of several Coaches vs. Cancer events, made more important by the recent death of Holicong student Morgan Mysza
Theft Reported in Lower Southampton: Tuesday’s police blotter also included graffiti discovered at Poquessing Middle School.
Bensalem Police Report Six Arrests: Among the charges Tuesday were disorderly conduct and retail theft.
Theft, Criminal Mischief Reported: Northampton Township police reported four attempted thefts from vehicles over the weekend.
Council Rock Considers Renovations, Enrichment Program: The district will hold a required public hearing about proposed renovations to Goodnoe Elementary School. After that the school board, as part of its regular meeting, will consider a proposal for a morning enrichment program for students attending afternoon kindergarten.
Cardinal Bevilacqua, 88, Dies in His Sleep: The former Archbishop of Philadelphia was found dead in his apartment at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Tuesday night.
Elementary School Kids Prepare Original Songs: Some 360 Hatboro-Horsham third- and fourth-graders on Feb. 8 will perform songs they created through an artist residency program.