Hazing Probe At High School, Gun Trafficker Caught: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — An investigation involving the Cheltenham High School football team involving a hazing incident is now closed. Meanwhile, a ghost gun trafficker is in custody after involvement by the Abington Township Police Department.

These are some of the stories that made news this past week in eastern Montgomery County:

Cheltenham Hazing Probe: 19 Students Saw Assault, Failed To Report

An investigation into a hazing incident — which led to the cancellation of the Cheltenham High School football program last year — has found that 19 students witnessed an assault of a student but did nothing to stop it, with some even recording it, school officials said. (Read More)

'Ghost Gun' Trafficker In Abington Busted: AG

State authorities announced charges on Thursday against a gun runner who trafficked untraceable guns, also known as "ghost guns," in a joint investigation with Abington Police. (Read More)

Hatboro Hires Consulting Firm For Downtown Development

Hatboro has brought back its former Main Street manager to help with downtown development. The Hatboro Borough Council has approved the return of Stephen Barth, formerly Hatboro’s Main Street Manager, who is now president of Barth Consulting Group. (Read More)

Penn State Abington Inducts Inaugural Athletic Hall Of Famers

Penn State Abington Athletics formally inducted its inaugural class into the Penn State Abington Ogontz Hall of Fame in a ceremony held Saturday at the Philmont Country Club. (Read More)

Hatboro Councilman Pleads Guilty In Pedestrian Crash

The case of a pedestrian accident regarding former Hatboro Council President George Bollendorf is now closed following a guilty plea for an incident last September. (Read More)