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Regional Roundup: 32 Bottles of Alcohol Found in Northampton Teen's Car

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:  Northampton Police recovered 32 bottles of alcohol from a minor on Thursday, June 14, during a traffic stop, according to the police. The traffic stop took place at Middle Holland Road and West Village Road in Holland.

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: If you see a black bear, exit the area, go to a secure location and contact the police. That’s the advice Newtown Township Police Chief Rick Pasqualini offered to residents during a supervisors meeting. Over the past few weeks, a string of black bear sightings have been reported in Newtown and Wrightstown townships.

: Since its inception a decade ago, Impact Thrift Stores, Inc. has donated more than $1.5 million to 17 charities, and, along the way, touched the lives of countless individuals. The Hatboro-based nonprofit’s commitment to the communities it serves in Montgomery and Bucks counties earned the organization the honor of 2012 Nonprofit of the Year. The PennSuburban Chamber of Commerce has recognized one nonprofit member each year since 1998.

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: When Iron Chef Jose Garces' taco truck visited the Ottsville Farmers Market in May, some people were disappointed. The truck ran out of food before everyone had the chance to sample the specialty tacos. So now, they're returning, with more food. Garces' taco truck, Guapos Tacos truck will return to the market north of Doylestown on Friday, June 15. But market organizers warned would-be foodies to get there early.

: The Lower Southampton Board of Supervisors unanimously approved giving a $1,500 grant to the Tri-County Band at Wednesday evening's meeting. Tri-County Band's President Dale Habel spoke to the board prior to their vote and explained the hardships the band has been experiencing.

: State Reps. Tina Davis, John Galloway and Steve Santarsiero, all D-Bucks, said they voted against a bill this week that would remove the permit requirement for municipalities performing flood clean-up. House Bill 2359 would allow local municipalities and individual landowners to remove flood-related hazards and debris from streams without first obtaining permits from the state Department of Environmental Protection.



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