Regional Roundup: Fire Reported at Parx Casino

Here are some highlights from our region.

: Parx spokesperson Carrie Nork Minelli told Patch it was a small fire that was in a new construction area in the back of the house away from the gaming area.

: A man reported that $3,216.27 had been missing from his joint bank account with the Police and Federal Credit Union. He discovered that someone has been withdrawing money on a daily basis from the Dominican Republic since Dec. 14.

: Doylestown Township police also reported a theft at a supermarket.

: The Centennial School District posted the preliminary 2012-2013 budget on the district website. Total expenditures have been calculated to $100,291,782, the first time the general fund budget has topped the $100 million mark.

: The seven-item meeting agenda of the Centennial School Board Operations Committee lists several notable items for discussion, including an update on the progress of the Region 1 Elementary School.

: A $10,000 grant from Verizon Foundation helps William Penn Middle School to Pilot New Initiative with Bucks County Peace Center.

: Siam Cuisine, a Thai restaurant in Newtown Township, has closed its doors. According to a sign posted on the door, the restaurant's last day was Jan. 1.

: In a brief address that took several swipes at the previous Democrat-controlled administration, Hatboro Borough Council President John Zygmont vowed to do his best to restore the "team" concept to the council.

: Neshaminy beat Council Rock South 58-50. CR South tied the game 50-50 to force a fifth period, where Neshaminy took charge and came away with the win.

: Even the cold will not be stopping the  renovations.

: Everyone's favorite square sponge took a turn as a "mystery reader" at the elementary school in Doylestown Township.