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Regional Roundup: Funeral Services Set For Fallen Bristol Fire Police Captain

And two Lower Moreland School District students created a Facebook group where kids are buying and selling anything from iPods to pocket knives

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: Funeral services for fallen Fire Police Captain 63-year-old Dave Wintz, with the Bristol Fire Company, will take place early next week, according to fire officials. Visit Levittown Patch for details about the services.

: Two students in middle school are at the helm of a Facebook group where kids from the school district are buying and selling anything from iPods to pocket knives. And in some cases, the transactions are happening at school. Learn more social media group on Lower Moreland Patch.

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: Commencement speaker Fred Beans, president of Fred Beans Family of Dealerships, spoke to the new graduates about the challenges they face entering the current job market and how hard work, honesty, a desire to always keep learning and surrounding yourself with good mentors can make anything possible. See photos from the commencement ceremony on Newtown Patch.

: The former veteran police officer who is facing more than a dozen charges related to his alleged theft of cash, drugs and guns from the Hatboro Police Department’s evidence locker, as well as his alleged role in coercing informants to buy prescription drugs and cocaine to feed his drug addiction, is not “eligible” for a police pension, Borough Manager Steven Plaugher said Friday. For more information about why Becker is not eligible for his pension, go to Hatboro-Horsham Patch.

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: The bi-weekly outdoor markets, formerly known as the , will resume in Southampton come June. Visit Upper Southampton Patch for more details about the Southampton Artisan's Market.

: Under adult and police supervision, middle and high school students will be placing stickers on cases of beer in  that remind adults it is unlawful to buy and serve alcohol to people under the age of 21, said Barbara Gross, the coalition's co-coordinator of youth activities and outreach. Visit Northampton Patch for more details about this program.

: The Woodlyn Crossing Homeowners Association presented the with donations to demonstration the community's appreciation of the department's committment. For more information about this donation visit Lower Southampton Patch.

: Roughly 21,000 inflatable slides will be recalled from Wal-Mart and Toys 'R Us stores due to the death of a woman as well as reports of severe neck injuries. Go to Warminster Patch for more information about this recall.

: Charges included DUI, retail theft and possession of an instrument of crime. To view the details of the incidents leading to the charges visit Bensalem Patch.

: Main Street was closed Thursday night as Doylestown firefighters Sam Cramer, Jr., Dan Klein, and Larry Browne and fire police officers Denny Michener, Drew McPherson and Nick Popchuck worked to hang a banner marking the borough's upcoming bicentennial celebration. Visit Doylestown Patch to see photos of the banner being hung.


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