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Regional Roundup: Pawn Shop Owner Sentenced
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: A Philadelphia man who purchased thousands of dollars worth of stolen items from two men who allegedly committed burglaries in Lower Moreland and neighboring areas, was sentenced yesterday. The burglaries took place between November 2008 and October 2010 in Lower Moreland, Upper Moreland, Abington, Cheltenham, Upper Dublin and Montgomery townships; there were also burglaries in Bucks and Philadelphia counties. Get the sentencing details on Lower Moreland Patch.
: Although Neshaminy School Board members said they were disappointed by the non-binding arbitration process, the board contacted state-appointed mediator John Cairns to schedule further contract talks with the Neshaminy Federation of Teachers. The school board and the union have not negotiated new contract terms since before the strike in January. Get the details on Lower Southampton Patch.
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: A Levittown homeowner, Tod Miller, said no one in his home was injured when a van smashed into it last Wednesday, May 9. The driver of the van was injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment. See photos from the crash and read more from the homeowner on Levittown Patch.
: Gayman Elementary School celebrated its spring carnival from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 12. Kids, parents, and school staff enjoyed everything from duck races to face painting and even a petting zoo, and one lucky member of that zoo got a kiss from the school's popular principal, Brian Finger. Head to Doylestown Patch to watch the video.
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: Officer Matthew Killeen was injured after his patrol car was struck head-on by a driver who crossed the center line of the road for an unknown reason in Levittown on May 11. Read more about Killeen's injuries on Bensalem Patch.
: Patch takes a photo tour of Hatboro's newest market—Felucca—which features halal meat, international food, seafood and grocery items. See the photos on Hatboro-Horsham Patch.
: National Police Week begins today and local officers will be recognized at a memorial service on May 21 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Newtown. Bristol, Bensalem and Middletown will also hold events. Get the details on Newtown Patch.
