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Regional Roundup: Neshaminy Teacher Slams Union Tactics

The 'Hoax Mom' receives a 100-month sentence, Lower Moreland police report a heroin arrest and Bensalem residents will see a higher tax bill this year.

Here are some highlights from across our region.

: An excerpt from his letter reads - A member of our union who has traditionally surrounded the NFT elected officials was quoted at Maple Point MS on Wednesday, January 18th stating: We are working to the strictest meaning of “working to the contract”. If you encounter a member not following along you are to “confront or shun these individuals”. Meanwhile, the school board and the union , while all the community can do is

: Bonnie Sweeten, 40 formerly of Feasterville, was sentenced today to 100 months, or eight years, in prison for fraud schemes and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1,091,831 and a special assessment of $200. Sweeten remains in federal custody.

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: Doylestown Borough police also charged someone with DUI.

: Lower Moreland police also charged someone with using synthetic pot.

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: Bristol Township police also said a Croydon store was .

: The school preliminary budget passed, and it carries a 3% tax increase.

: It passed 4-1, but not without some debate about the measure’s value.

: With a new policy that puts public comment before board business, Northampton Townshp residents had their say at the last supervisors meeting.

: A new poster highlights some of the town's most-recognized buildings.

: William Tennent graduate Matt McAnally is competing in Champion's sponsorship contest, with a top prize of $50,000 for his racing exploits.


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