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centralbucksnews. com > news > demoted-paid-more-and-vanished-inside-the-pa-game-commissions-ghost-job-for-its-former-hr-chief

Demoted, paid more, and vanished: Inside the Pa. Game Commission's ghost job for its former HR chief

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (751+ words) When the Pennsylvania Game Commission's own records office asked Christine Worley to produce emails from a one-month period, she responded in three words: "I have nothing." That response, now part of the public record, may be the most concise summary…...

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centralbucksnews. com > news > public-safety > warrington-township-police-seeking-officer-candidates-as-hiring-process-opens

Warrington Township Police seeking officer candidates as hiring process opens

2+ hour, 55+ min ago  (262+ words) The Warrington Township Police Department is accepting resumes for police officer positions as the Bucks County department looks to add new recruits to its ranks. In a recent hiring announcement, township police said they are seeking "motivated individuals" interested in…...

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centralbucksnews. com > news > public-safety > plumstead-township-seeking-career-firefighters-as-department-expands-paid-staffing

Plumstead Township seeking career firefighters as department expands paid staffing

2+ hour, 49+ min ago  (477+ words) Plumstead Township is looking to hire full-time paid career firefighters as the Bucks County municipality continues to expand its fire and rescue operations. Township officials recently announced applications are being accepted for career firefighter positions within the Plumstead Township Fire…...

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centralbucksnews. com > news > courts > hilltown-man-admits-to-sexual-assaulting-13-year-old-lansdale-girl-awaits-sentencing

Hilltown man admits to sexual assaulting 13-year-old Lansdale girl, awaits sentencing

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (237+ words) A Hilltown Township man awaits sentencing after admitting last week in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court to the statutory sexual assault of a 13-year-old Lansdale girl. Fredis B. David Santos, 28, of the 100 block of Reliance Place, pleaded guilty last week to…...

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centralbucksnews. com > bucks-county > bucks-legislators-propose-law-in-response-to-deadly-bristol-explosion

Bucks legislators propose law in response to deadly Bristol explosion

3+ hour, 14+ min ago  (251+ words) Following an explosion that killed three people last December at a healthcare facility in Bristol, legislation has been introduced in Harrisburg to improve emergency preparedness at high-risk care facilities. "In an emergency, preparedness is not optional, and coordination between local…...

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centralbucksnews. com > news > public-safety > officials-review-security-protocols-after-arrest-in-hit-list-case

Officials review security protocols after arrest in "hit list" case

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (591+ words) State officials are looking at security notification protocols after the arrest of a Lebanon County man accused of posting a social media "hit list" targeting at least 20 Democratic lawmakers, including State Sen. Steve Santarsiero. Berryhill was arrested last week by…...

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centralbucksnews. com > schools > pennridge-school-district-proposes-closure-of-south-middle-school

Pennridge School District proposes closure of South Middle School

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (739+ words) The Pennridge School District has proposed the closure of South Middle School, citing declining enrollment and soaring expenses across the district. Under the proposal, students will be redistricted to Central and North Middle Schools in the 2027-2028 school year, while the…...

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centralbucksnews. com > news > public-safety > quakertown-school-board-approves-tax-rebate-program-for-volunteer-firefighters-and-ems-personnel

Quakertown school board approves tax rebate program for volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel – Central Bucks Now

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (22+ words) Unanimous resolution offers up to $500 in school tax relief tied to emergency response, training and community service participation The []...

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centralbucksnews. com > news > courts > former-plumstead-piano-teacher-sentenced-to-18-to-54-years-in-state-prison

Former Plumstead piano teacher sentenced to 18 to 54 years in state prison

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (611+ words) A former piano instructor who used his position of trust to abuse 18 students over three decades was sentenced Monday to state prison. Bucks County Court of Common Pleas Judge Stephen Corr handed down the sentences of 18 to 54 years for Timothy…...

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centralbucksnews. com > community > nova-secures-nearly-182k-grant-as-annual-bucks-county-gala-raises-150k-for-victim-services

NOVA secures nearly $182 K grant as annual Bucks County gala raises $150 K for victim services

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (291+ words) NOVA is receiving a major boost in support for its victim advocacy and violence prevention efforts after securing nearly $182, 000 in state grant funding while also raising more than $150, 000 during its largest annual fundraiser. According to the organization, the funding will…...