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Abuse Allegations Roil Central Bucks Schools
Welcome back to Central Bucks Now's weekly newsletter
James Kratch
January 24, 2025
Courtesy of PennDOT
Welcome back to Central Bucks Now's weekly newsletter! Pennsylvania's standard state license plate will undergo a major overhaul for the United States' 250th birthday. The mock-up is above; let us know what you think in this week's poll at the bottom of the send!
In This Week's Newsletter:
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📆 Upcoming Nearby Events
Friday, Jan. 24
🥩 Rotary Club of Doylestown Beef & Beer | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church | 5 p.m., more details here
Saturday, Jan. 25
🎸 Martin Sexton | Sellersville Theater | 8 p.m., more details here
Sunday, Jan. 26
🍺 Tony Alosi | Maxwell’s on Main in Doylestown | 12 p.m., more details here
🎶 Cordus Mundi | Trinity Episcopal Church in Solebury | 4 p.m., more details here
🗣️ Call For Central Bucks Schools Resignations
James Short | Central Bucks Now
A Central Bucks School Board member has called for Superintendent Steven Yanni and other administrators to step down, claiming they misled the board about allegations of abuse in a district school.
A special education teacher and aide at Jamison Elementary School were accused of mistreating students. The district conducted an internal investigation that concluded with no criminal charges or discipline for the staffers, but determined there was insufficient classroom management at times, and students did not have basic needs met in some instances such as being left undressed and lacking bathroom access and drinking water.
Jim Pepper -- the lone Republican on the CBSD -- is the parent of a student instructed by the staff members who were subjects of the probe. He alleges district officials covered up abuse and criticized police for not prosecuting the case; other speakers at last week's meeting expressed similar concerns. Some witnesses believe the district may have violated federal and state child protection laws. You can read more about the case here.
💍 Did You Leave Jewelry At A New Britain Bank?
Courtesy of New Britain Police
New Britain Police are trying to find the owner of a jewelry box left at the TD Bank on West Butler Ave. The baubles have been abandoned in a safety deposit box at the location for four years.
🗞️ News Links
⛽️ Revamped Wawa Opens In Warrington
Wawa is back up and running on Easton Road in Warrington. The old building was demolished after 30 years to make way for a new store that is over 5,500 square feet. The location is open 24 hours daily and offers six fueling stations, curbside pickup and online ordering.
💣 Home Renovation Unearths World War I bomb
You never know what you may find in the basement. Richland Township police and the Allentown bomb squad secured what is believed to be a World War I training ordinance. The bomb was discovered by a contractor renovating a Hickon Road home. The device did not detonate and there were no injuries.
🏘️ In Other Nearby News
For more on communities in the region, subscribe to the weekly newsletters from our sibling sites — North Penn Now and Wiss Now — and check out our daily sports newsletter from On Pattison.
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🔥 Trash Blaze Spreads To Doylestown Home
James Short | Central Bucks Now
It was a literal dumpster fire.
The contents of trash cans caught fire and spread to an attached garage at a Steeplechase Drive home in Doylestown. The flames were quickly contained, but they did do some damage to the side of the garage.
🏟️ Play Ball
🐶 Rescue Dog of the Week
Courtesy of Home At Last Dog Rescue
Meet Spooky, an 18-month-old English Pointer mix being fostered through Home At Last Dog Rescue.
Spooky was rescued as a stray in South Carolina; she better responds to the name Milly. She is 45 pounds of love and joy and loves to play with her toys and treats. Spooky/Milly also does well with cats and other dogs. She can be a bit skittish with new people, but she quickly warms up. She is crate- and house-trained and would do best in a patient home.
If you are interested in adopting Spooky/Milly or would like more information, you can reach out to Home At Last Dog Rescue at [email protected] or visit the group's website.
📊 This Week’s Poll Question
Your thoughts on the Pennsylvania license plate re-design?Let us know! |
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