Regional Roundup: Hatboro Hobby Shop Owner Dies

Long-Time Hatboro Business Owner Dies Al Wipplinger, the owner of Village Hardware and Hobbies in Hatboro died on Sunday at age 72. Read more about Wipplinger at Hatboro-Horsham Patch.

Student Makes Bomb Threat at Bristol High School A written bomb threat was received at Bristol High School this morning, according to a message on the school's website. Learn more about the threat at Levittown Patch.

Is Your Favorite Bensalem Restaurant Clean? The Department of Health inspected 10 food establishments between Jan. 8-14, all of which had code violations. Get the reports at Bensalem Patch.

Neshaminy to Hold Town Hall Teleconference Wednesday Before the Neshaminy School Board and Neshaminy Federation of Teachers reconvene at the bargaining table this week, the school board and Neshaminy administration will hold a town hall teleconference Wednesday night. Get more info at Lower Southampton Patch.

Warminster Family Starts Green Business Enterprise Dan 'the Mover' Mulhern and his wife, Alice, stock their new 2,000-square-foot Hatboro thrift store with goods from their moving business. Read more about the business at Warminster Patch.

Slashed Tire on Carlin Drive A resident reported to Upper Southampton police that someone had slashed the tire on their car. Read more police reports at Upper Southampton Patch.

Lobis-Wheeler Discusses Sandy Hook Promise With Rachel Maddow Francine Lobis-Wheeler, a 1985 Council Rock graduate, lost her son in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. She was featured Monday on the Rachel Maddow Show. Get more about the appearance on Northampton Patch.

Barre 3 Looking to Set up Newtown LocationBarre 3, a chain of fitness studios that combines ballet with yoga and pilates, is seeking to set up a Newtown branch. Read more about the plans at Newtown Patch.

O’Neill Appointed Secretary of House Appropriations Committee State Rep. Bernie O'Neill served on the committee for three years and also serves on the education, judiciary, professional licensure and human services committees. Get more info about the appointment at Doylestown Patch.

Huntingdon Valley Resident Joins Hebrew Academy's Select Honor Society Mikayla Fassler was one of 50 students selected worldwide to the prestigious organization. Read more about the student at Lower Moreland Patch.

Support the Upper Moreland Cheerleaders at Dinner Fundraiser There will be a dinner this Thursday at Taqueria Del Sol and a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Jan. 27. Learn more about the event at Lower Moreland Patch.