Richlandtown News

The 2009 municipal elections in this area didn't have the star power that Barack Obama generated just one year ago, and the results confirmed what many local political observers already knew: The short-lived Obama Mystique didn't rub off on local candidates.

Building renovation projects, the district's finances and student performance dominate the race for three candidates seeking two seats on the Quakertown school board.

A 1-year-old was present when a Richlandtown man set fire to a couch and threatened to kill a woman during an assault inside his apartment, state police said Thursday.

RICHLANDTOWN Burning rage led to man's arrest, police say A Richlandtown man who was fighting with the mother of his child set their living room couch on fire earlier this week and then took her cell phone when she left, state police said.

Patrick Dempsey, age not given, of Monroe County, was charged Oct. 17 with DUI following a traffic stop on Route 611 at 1:55 a.m. Police said an illegal substance was also found in his possession.

LOOKING FOR Hearse rental: Dennis of Richlandtown is looking to rent a hearse to park in front of his house on Halloween night.

Looking for children's clothing, toys or other merchandise in good shape for a good price? Don't miss The Clothing Tree autumn consignment sale Saturday through Tuesday at Benner Hall in Richlandtown.

Officials in Upper Bucks are worried. For years, state legislators have been threatening to charge municipalities that rely on Pennsylvania State Police coverage as opposed to running their own departments.

The Route 212 Bridge in Richland should reopen by the end of August, about a month later than expected.

The Route 212 Bridge in Richland should reopen by the end of August, about a month later than expected.

A New Hampshire man who scammed local residents out of more than $540,000 through a bungled house-flipping scheme pleaded guilty Wednesday in Bucks County Court in Doylestown.

Dryer fire extinguished quickly: A dryer fire sent firefighters rushing to an East Rockhill home around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Shoppers will miss a familiar presence when they visit Quakertown Farmers Market when it opens Friday for the weekend.

The tiny borough of Richlandtown will see some big changes over the next few months, as a couple of longtime council members, the mayor, and manager are all retiring.

GWEN SHAW will be guest speaker at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. services today, and at 10 a.m. Sunday at Blue Mountain Christian Retreat, 1 Christian Lane, New Ringgold.