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Expect higher taxes in Central Bucks School District

The Central Bucks School Board has indicated a tax hike is on the horizon to meet the district’s contracts with teachers and other staff and plan for its full-day kindergarten and grade …

Fitzpatrick calls out extremism, isolationism in chamber speech

The State of the Nation is precarious, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick told members of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce frankly during its recent meeting.The Republican congressman Friday touched on a …

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Local News

On the Run: Sesame Place Classic free, one-day admission ticket offer now good for entire summer

If you thought Sesame Place Classic registered runners getting a free, one-day admission ticket to Sesame Place that was good for about a month was once a pretty good deal, you haven’t seen anything yet.

Bedminster couple sentenced for $118,000 theft from customers of furniture business

A Bedminster Township man was recently sentenced to three to seven years in state prison for operating a custom furniture business and ripping off 40 customers of nearly $118,000, the Bucks County …

“With grave reservations,” warehouse plan heads to Buckingham supervisors

The Buckingham Planning Commission on Wednesday sent a preliminary plan for a warehouse in a Planned Industrial zone to the township supervisors.

Central Bucks School District to appoint new Superintendent of Schools; host community forum

The Central Bucks Board of School Directors will consider an employment agreement with Dr. Steven Yanni to serve as the next Superintendent of Schools at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board on Tuesday, May 14.

Caller impersonating Perkasie Police

The Perkasie Police Department said Wednesday it has recently received several reports that someone is using the Perkasie Police Department phone number and spoofing it on caller ID.

Woman-owned architecture firm celebrates milestone

“Transforming dreams into buildings. It’s what we do,” is the motto of Ford 3 Architects, a woman-owned business, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The three partners that make up Ford …

Vegetarian incarnation of Guru’s Indian Cuisine now open for takeout

Owners Ashni “Baba” Kumar and Priya Guru have decided to open a limited engagement vegetarian pop up at Guru’s, located at 203 North Sycamore St., Newtown.

3 Souderton officials get new roles in the borough

Souderton Borough Council unanimously named code enforcement officer Steve Toy as zoning officer and Allace Sander as Right-to-Know Officer during its April 15 work session.
Sports

Unbeaten Panthers top feisty Lions

Friday featured a formidable feline fracas in softball. The host Quakertown Panthers defeated the New Hope-Solebury Lions 11-5. Cadence Lewis and Ava Beal combined for five hits and five steals for …

1-2 punch keeps Tennent in games

William Tennent was 3-11 (2-9 SOL) at press time, after Tuesday’s SOL Freedom lost against Springfield in Warminster. Yet despite a sub-.500 record, Jackson Archibald and Mike Woehr are going to …

Rugby notes

The Doylestown Rugby Football Club men’s team traveled to Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, April 27, with the hope of ending the spring season undefeated. The match started with a quick try by …

Quakertown falls to Plymouth Whitemarsh

The Quakertown boys lacrosse team is still a work in progress. But things are definitely on the upswing. Quakertown fell to host Plymouth Whitemarsh, 13-9, in a Suburban One League American Conference …

Fantaskey nets 100th career goal in Pennridge win over CB South

The race is on.And the Pennridge girls lacrosse team is right in the thick of it.The Rams are in the hunt for the Suburban One League National Conference title and helped themselves with a 21-10 win …

Track and field: Local athletes compete at Penn Relays

For some teams, the Penn Relays can be a proving ground for their athletes, who are competing against some of the finest athletes from the state and the country.For others, it’s a good test before …
It’ll be Senior Night on Thursday for the Council Rock North boys volleyball team, and the Indians will have plenty to celebrate. CR North is having a solid season, and the seniors shined in the …
Seniors are the backbone of this year’s Council Rock North girls lacrosse team. So it was fitting that CR North picked up a big Suburban One League National Conference win on Senior Night.
“You’ll want to talk to Jake Yang. He’s our catalyst,” Central Bucks South head coach Kevin Bray texted.That very night, visiting Bensalem carried a no-hitter into the seventh. Yet Titans …
Central Bucks West’s Duke Psoras bats for the Bucks during Tuesday’s big 5-4 win over Suburban One League Colonial rival Central Bucks East.
Faith Christian improved to 9-0 on Monday after its 3-0 win over Bicentennial Athletic League rival Plumstead Christian. The pitching duel belied both teams’ offensive trends.
Community
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Recipe of the Week: Enticing enchiladas
Cinco de Mayo is a minor holiday on the Mexican calendar, but North Americans look forward to it as it’s a reminder to indulge in some of our favorite ethnic foods.

Pearl S. Buck International celebrates 60th anniversary

In 2024, Pearl S. Buck International is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its founding by Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winning author, humanitarian, and activist Pearl S. Buck.

Nakashima Foundation for Peace celebrates spring blossoms

The Nakashima Foundation for Peace held a celebration of the cherry and dogwood blossoms April 14 in New Hope. The “O-Hana-mi” event, which featured sake and shakuhachi (bamboo flute), was held in …

On Wine: Wine words

I love words. I’m using them right now. In fact, I use them all the time. I came across some interesting ones recently and wonder if you might guess what they all have in common, so, here they are. …

Thoughts from an Epicure: Mixing it up

A few months ago, I wrote about Jack Daniels pulled pork BBQ sauce, which we had discovered.Before that, we had bought a brand called Lloyd’s in original BBQ sauce. And, although we liked both, …

Woodside Christian preschoolers learn Spanish

Woodside Christian Preschool students in the 4-year-old and transitional kindergarten programs have been learning Spanish words and phrases this year. As part of the Yardley preschool’s …
Opinion & Editorial

By the Way: Haycock cinematographer puts focus on America’s heroes

Ralf W. Augstroze watched carefully in the April sunlight as colorful scenes of “The American Miracle” were being filmed at Washington Crossing Historic Park. He was overseeing camera crews …

Editorials & Guest Opinions
Step right up! For only $59.99 you can get your very own Donald Trump-endorsed Bible. Now, in addition to Holy Scriptures, this new improved version also includes the lyrics to “God Bless The USA.”
Governor Shapiro, It was wonderful meeting you in person April 17 at BARC Developmental Services in Warminster (“In Warminster, Shapiro rallies support for his budget’s ID/A funding,” April …
We have many residential areas on River Road where we slow down to 25 or 30 mph. This makes sense because of the multiple driveways, pedestrians, and cyclists. There is also a long, lightly inhabited …
We had to sneak away to satisfy our young curiosities, so we did. The place stood majestically on the curve of the road since 1758. She seemed to still be waiting there to serve those who needed her, …
Poet's Corner

WHY DO THEY WEEP?

Cherry, Cherry, why do you weep? Is it due to your exquisite beauty, Produced without obligation or duty? Do you weep happy streams of rosy tears, Rejoicing in the spring season that nears? Cherry, …

Arts & Entertainment

Young artists’ work to benefit PA Lyme Resource Network

May is Lyme Awareness Month, and to raise awareness, 30 local youth artists have joined together to complete one collaborative painting which will be sold to the highest bidder as a fundraiser for PA …

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Business

Eiseman Construction wins award for Top-Tier Roofing Services

Eiseman Construction announced that it again has been recognized as a GAF 3-Star President’s Club Award Winner, the highest recognition contractors can receive within the manufacturer’s Master …

New honeygrow restaurant opens tomorrow in Doylestown

A new honeygrow opens tomorrow, April 26, in Doylestown, marking its 21st location in Pennsylvania and 42nd chain-wide. Located at 1745 S. Easton Road (Route 611) within Brixmor’s Barn Plaza, …
Health & Wellness

Bucks County Spa Self-Care Month launches May 6

Kin is set to launch the second annual Bucks County Spa and Salon Self-Care Month, May 6 through June 6. Twenty-two salons, spas and med-spas in Bucks County will participate. Each partner has pledged a $500 minimum donation to the non-profit. The funds will be raised throughout the month from a …
Homes & Gardens

Value added landscape

Attributed to both Oscar Wilde and to Will Rogers the old adage “you never get a second change to make a first impression” are landscape words to live by.

Buyers warming to efficient climate control options

Clean, quiet home heating comfort has never been easier to find. From solar and ductless systems to heat pump Energy Star-rated products, newer systems are gaining ground in home heating and cooling …

Tips for growing fruit in containers

Have fun and enjoy picking fresh fruit right outside your door thanks to compact varieties you can grow in containers. Just clear some space on your patio, deck, balcony or front steps that receives …

Celebrate Morven Museum & Garden’s 20th anniversary with special exhibition

What do George Washington, Grace Kelly, and Buzz Aldrin have in common? They were all guests at Morven, a home that has played a role in the history of New Jersey and the nation for more than 200 …
Obituaries
William Heaton Yerkes III, of Furlong, passed away peacefully Monday April 29, 2024 at home with his family by his side. Born in Doylestown, he was the son of the late William Heaton Yerkes Jr. and Elizabeth Fetters Slack.
Tristan A. Hartwick, 19, of Doylestown, PA passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Born in Abington, PA, Tristan was a lifelong resident of Doylestown, PA. He was a graduate of CB West High School and …
Charles “Charlie” Matthew Anderson, Jr., 64, of Doylestown, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. Born April 13, 1960 in Greenwood, SC, he was the son of the late Charles M. and Phyllis …
Heather L. Hawke of Doylestown, PA passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, in the Heritage Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Doylestown, PA. She was 54.
Playwright Christopher Durang, a master of satire and black comedy who won a Tony Award for “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist with “Miss Witherspoon,” has died. He was 75.
Theodore “Ted” Davis Black (93 years old), a long-time resident of Lenox, MA and Clifton Park, NY died on Sunday, February 11, 2024 in Sellersville, PA. Born in a brick house in …
Linda (Moore) Mangan, 79, passed away on April 14, 2024 at the Neshaminy Manor Nursing Home after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Richard (Duffy) Mangan, her high school sweetheart.
Klaus P. Hagen, of Sellersville, PA, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, April 12, 2024. He was 67. He was the loving husband of Kathrine M. (Hediger) Hagen and recently celebrated their 47th …
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