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Possible Contract Agreement, Surviving Cancer and Cicadas: Regional Roundup

A look at some of the region's top headlines today.

Surviving Cancer Just the First Step for Teen Amputee

Jason Garstkiewicz was back on Haddonfield lacrosse fields scoring goals just 10 months after losing part of his leg. This week, he celebrates one year since the end of his cancer treatments.

Neshaminy Could End 5-Year Contract Dispute

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In a contract dispute that has seen more than 70 negotiation sessions, at least one strike and arguments over  the Neshaminy School Board and the Neshaminy Federation of Teachers, the district's teachers' union, may have come to an agreement.

Cicada Outbreak to Hit Area Soon

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They don't bite, suck or pose any real physical threat to humans, but darned if cicadas are not downright big and scary-looking. The Bucks and Montgomery county area is about to get an earful from the winged nuisances after they hatch and swarm the sky.

Bensalem ROTC Cadet Receives Honor

Bryan Reheil was chosen as Pennsylvania Sons of the American Revolution Outstanding JROTC Cadet for 2012-13.

Man Admits to Driving Getaway Car After Violent Robbery

A 32-year-old Horsham man admitted to driving the getaway car during a March 2011 home invasion robbery in Hatboro.


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