Sunday, May 19, 2013
Patch's weekly roundup of the big stories on Limerick-Royersford-Spring City Patch
Limerick Woman Sues over Alleged Dog Attack A Limerick resident filed a civil suit against the dog's owner. Parents Warned to Watch for New Drug MXE Police are warning the public about a new legal designer drug. Indecent Exposure, Masturbator Case Brings LP, UP Police Together Police in multiple jurisdictions are School District Sends Letter Regarding Threats Students were concerned about Royersford Police Chief to Retire June 1 Chief Kevin Schurr will leave after 32 years with the department.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
As part of National Police Week, Patch wants to honor our local police departments.
National Police Week began in 1962 with President John F. Kennedy's official declaration of May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. While events during National Police Week mostly focus on remembering fallen police officers and honoring their surviving family members, Limerick-Royersford-Spring City Patch would like to also recognize our local police departments that help keep our area safe. Royersford Police Department is led by Police Chief Kevin Schurr (who unfortunately retires June 1) and consists of 7 officers. Photos in this article are courtesy of Officer Tom Godin, the media relations officer for the department. Patch appreciates the hard work that our local police …
The Historical Society of Montgomery County’s annual Memorial Day Observance will take place on May 25.
The public is invited to the annual Memorial Day Observance, taking place at the historic Montgomery Cemetery, located at One Hartranft Ave. in West Norriton. The Montgomery County Historical Society organizes the annual observance, which will begin at 11 a.m. The event will feature wreath lying, military reenactors, as well as other ceremonial observances. After the ceremony, light refreshments will be served at around 1 p.m. Other activities of the Memorial Day observance will include walking to certain gravesites. The event is free and open to the public. Visitors should meet at the Aderman Gatehouse at the cemetery by 11 a.m. As listed in the Norristown Patch directory, Montgomery Cemetery is a historic formal garden-type cemetery …
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Stormy weather, Dorney Park fireworks and police officer who shot bystander testifies also make headlines.
Prince Harry, on a U.S. tour, spent about 15 minutes on the lot of a Radnor family's summer home in Mantoloking, which was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Several people standing outside of the Square One Exxon market on W. Broad Street in Bethlehem saw something in the sky that was difficult to explain. It was March 3 at about 8:50 p.m. and the witnesses were looking toward South Mountain when they spotted about 100 objects floating west to east, according to Dan Medleycott, a senior field investigator and a state section director for the Mutual UFO Network in Pennsylvania. The trendy clothing retailer will pay a reported $7.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit, which originated after a manager from King of Prussia was fired for being…
Former Quarterback Donovan McNabb announced this week that he is going to retire as a Philadelphia Eagle.
With the Philadelphia Eagles in mini-camp this week, a lot has been discussed about the team's quarterbacks. Who will emerge as the starter among Michael Vick, Nick Foles and rookie Matt Barkley. But then another quarterback's name entered the picture. And while he's not fighting for a roster spot, he's gunning for a legacy in Philadelphia Eagles history. Donovan McNabb announced this week his intentions to retire as a Philadelphia Eagle. And the team is planning a ceremony that will enable McNabb to be honored with Coach Andy Reid and his new team the Kansas City Chiefs in town. Ah, No. 5 and Big Red. Those were the days... And don't you miss those days? Maybe we took it for granted that McNabb put the Birds in playoff position every year…
Cole Hamels and his wife Heidi started The Hamels Foundation to support area schools and help build a future for children in Malawi, Africa.
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. After winning the World Series in 2008, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels and his wife Heidi founded The Hamels Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting education in the United States and establishing a school in Malawi, Africa. Patch caught up with the foundation to find out what inspired its start and how its been able to help those in need. Patch: What’s the biggest challenge you’ve taken on? The Hamels Foundation: The Hamels Foundation has a dual purpose to provide support for quality …
As part of our new Smart Spending series, Patch wants to uncover the true going rate for various goods and services in town, so you'll know exactly how much you should pay for what you need. Help us out by replying in the comments.
This week: How much do lawn services cost? How much do you pay for your lawn service? And what does that cover - just mowing, or does it cover weeding, pruning, planting? Please share in the comments below - we promise we won't judge you! And if you've got a lawn service you love, tell us that too. Are you looking for lawn services? Check the Limerick Patch directory here for listings, such as: Clean Cut Lawn Service Conventry Property Services Waltz Turf Farm Unami Land Design Benjamin's Tree Service Allied Landscape Russo Landscaping This is the first of an ongoing series, "What's the Going Rate for..." where Patch seeks to uncover how much things cost so you never have to ask again.
One poll suggests that, while Pennsylvania voters might support medical marijuana use, they aren't in favor of legal pot.
Pennsylvania voters aren't in favor of legalizing marijuana, according to one pole. The Frankin and Marshall College poll of Pennsylvania voters for May 2013 showed that 54 percent of voters polled opposed to legalizing marijuana in the state. A similar F&M Poll at the beginning of February found that 55 percent of respondants were against legalizing marijuana. While voters don't support its outright legalization, 82 percent of those polled favor the use of marijuana for medical reasons if prescribed by a doctor. The poll, which was conducted between April 30 and May 5, gathered responses from 526 registered voters, including 265 Democrats, 196 Republicans and 65 Independents. The full poll is available for review here. The following …
Friday, May 17, 2013
See the big stories you may have missed this week in Montgomery County.
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Visit the local airport this weekend for plane rides, for pennies per pound!
Jim L
1:13 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2013
No, he wasn't terrible, his record speaks for itself What he was, was someone who completely froze during in all the BIG games. Unfortunately that's what we all remember, (that plus his not being forthcoming in his interviews)! more ›