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Montco Man Piloted Lear Jet, Sex Assault Charges Against Doctor: Eastern Montco News

This is a summary of stories that made news this past week in eastern Montgomery County.

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — The pilot behind the tragic Lear Jet crash in Florida that killed nine people was from Montgomery County.

Meanwhile, a gynecologist accused of sexually assaulting multiple patients in New Jersey operated an Elkins Park office.

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This is a summary of stories that made news this past week in eastern Montgomery County:

PA Man Pilot In Fatal FL Crash That Killed 9

The pilot who captained the Lear Jet that crashed and killed nine people in Florida was from Montgomery County, according to multiple sources. (Read More)

Gynecologist Accused Of Sexually Assaulting NJ Patients Had Eastern Montco Office

An 80-year-old gynecologist from Melrose Park is accused of sexually assaulting multiple patients in New Jersey operated an Elkins Park office, authorities said. (Read More)

Man Stole Over 20 Checks From His Hatboro Business, And Cashed Them: PD

A man who worked at a borough business allegedly stole over 20 checks worth over $60,000 and cashed them, Hatboro Borough police said. (Read More)

Pedestrian Killed In Upper Moreland Twp.

The Upper Moreland Police Department is investigating a fatal accident involving a pedestrian on Thursday night in the westbound lanes of West Moreland Road. (Read More)

Hatboro-Horsham School Spending To Exceed $140M: Officials

The Hatboro-Horsham School Board heard details of what the 2027-2028 spending plan would look like for the district for the next school year: Over $140 million. (Read More)

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