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Lansdale woman seeks to withdraw no contest plea in school threats case

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NORRISTOWN — A Lansdale woman claims she did not “fully grasp the implications” of pleading no contest to charges she threatened to “shoot up” North Penn High School during a disturbance and wants a judge to vacate her probationary sentence and allow her to go to trial on the charges. Cieria Alexis Wynder, 33, of the 400 block of East Main Street, filed a petition in Montgomery County Court asking a judge to allow her to withdraw the no contest …Pottstown · Pottstown Read Article

Man admits to Lower Merion hit-and-run that killed woman in wheelchair

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NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man is facing a three-year mandatory prison term after he admitted to being the hit-and-run driver involved in a crash that killed a woman in a wheelchair on City Avenue in Lower Merion Township. Jamal William McCullough, 38, of the 800 block of East Stafford Street, showed no emotion as he pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Court on Tuesday to a felony charge of accidents involving death in connection with the Nov. …Pottstown · Pottstown See the Story

Pottstown library hosts pianist’s first performance in 25 years

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POTTSTOWN — When the Pottstown Regional Public Library invited me to perform at their Booktoberfest fundraiser, my first reaction was hesitation. After 25 years away from the stage, it would have been easier to say no. But instead of letting fear hold me back, I decided to use this opportunity to set an example — for my current students, my adult learners, and for anyone who’s ever dreamed of returning to something they love. Pianist Raphaelita …Pottstown · Pottstown Read Article

Norristown Dam hydroelectric generation process drags with amended contract

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NORRISTOWN — Montgomery County’s vision to have the Norristown Dam run on hydroelectric power has hit a snag as an existing contract was revised, requiring $400,000. The item was included in an 11-item contract package totaling nearly $4.9 million approved last week by Montgomery County Commissioners. An agreement between the Montgomery County Planning Commission and Alden Research Laboratory LLC, a Verdantas Company, of Holden, Massachusetts, b…Pottstown · Pottstown Read Article

18-year-old Bernville woman injured in pedestrian accident on Route 183

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An 18-year-old Bernville woman was seriously injured when she was struck by a pickup truck over the weekend on Route 183 in Jefferson Township, state police said. The woman was taken by ambulance to Reading Hospital after the accident about 1:15 p.m. Saturday in the 7100 block of Bernville Road, which is Route 183, troopers said. According to investigators: The woman was standing along Route 183 when the pickup truck driven by a 74-year-old Gilb…Pottstown · Pottstown Read Article

Plymouth Whitemarsh to host first-ever district jazz concert

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Just how excited is Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Band Director Tonia Kaufman about Nov. 19’s first-ever Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 11 Jazz Concert at PW? “Super excited…because when I was a young band director early in my career, several other band directors and I talked for years and years about wanting to have a district jazz festival, but it just never happened,” said Kaufman, currently PMEA District 11 vice-presiden…Pottstown · Pottstown Read Article

Harvest of talent was plentiful on Cherry Street in Norristown

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NORRISTOWN — What became known as “The Boulevard” was really just a stretch of a few blocks of row homes along Cherry Street (and some connecting side streets). That small neighborhood produced some of the most notable alumni – students and student-athletes – to ever walk the halls of old Norristown High School (now the site of Eisenhower Science and Technology Leadership Academy) and Norristown Area High School (opened in West Norriton in 1973)…Pottstown · Pottstown Read Article

Exeter burn victim was working on gas-powered bicycle when fumes ignited, official says

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A fire that injured an Exeter Township man in his residence was caused when a spark ignited gasoline fumes while he was working on a gas-powered bicycle in the living room, the township fire marshal said Friday. Andrew Kime, 61, escaped the Wednesday night fire on his own power, but not before his clothes caught on fire, causing burns to his head, back and legs, said Exeter police Sgt. David Bentz, who is also the fire marshal. Exeter firefighte…Pottstown · Pottstown Read Article

Lower Pottsgrove puts township building up for sale

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LOWER POTTSGROVE — Township government is on the move — literally. As the township’s purchase and renovation of the former Visiting Nurse Association building at 1963 E. High St. nears the finish line, the township is looking to unload two other properties associated with the decade-long effort to replace the current township 7,100 square-foot building on just over one acre at the corner of Buchert and North Pleasantview roads. Wednesday’s Mercu…Pottstown · Pottstown Read Article

Bridge repairs coming to rail crossings in Pottstown

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POTTSTOWN — Three bridges over the Norfolk-Southern train tracks in the middle of the borough have been scheduled to be repaired or replaced. One of two of those projects, for the South Franklin Street and South Evans Street bridges, could begin as soon as next month. Borough Manager Justin Keller explained that previously, there was a dispute between Norfolk Southern and the borough in terms of whose responsibility it is to repair and/or replac…Pottstown · Pottstown See the Story