Politics & Government

$21K Pay Raise, 'Delusional' Mom, Mr. Wish Top Hatboro-Horsham News

Hatboro-Horsham's top official got a raise. The lawyer for the mother accused of murder said she was 'delusional.' And Mr. Wish opened.

A $21,000 pay raise for the Hatboro-Horsham schools superintendent was among some of the top news stories in Horsham and Hatboro last week.
A $21,000 pay raise for the Hatboro-Horsham schools superintendent was among some of the top news stories in Horsham and Hatboro last week. (Hatboro-Horsham School District)

HATBORO/HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA —The Horsham community tried to heal following the death of an 11-year-old boy whose lawyer said the mother accused of strangling him was "delusional" when she committed the crime.

Those were among the top stories making news last week in Hatboro and Horsham Township:

Hatboro-Horsham Superintendent Gets $21K Pay Raise

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Hatboro-Horsham Superintendent Scott Eveslage was being lured by another district, school officials said. Eveslage will now earn $250,000.

Horsham Mom Accused Of Murder 'Delusional,' Attorney Says

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Ruth DiRienzo-Whitehead had a mental health evaluation, her lawyer said. She is accused of murder in the strangulation death of her son.

Mr. Wish Holds Grand Opening In Hatboro

The popular bubble tea business filled space on South York Road and held its grand opening Saturday.

Horsham Soccer Association Breaks Ground On Turf Fields

In a ceremony before Horsham Township officials and state dignitaries, the association announced two turf fields at Kohler Park.

Horsham 'Hurting' Over Mom Murder Case

Police Chief Scott Fida and the Horsham council paid tribute to the 11-year-old boy whose mother is accused of strangling him.

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