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Hi Hatboro! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Hatboro police detail arrest after condo disturbance turns violent
  • Hatboro woman's $850K bad checks case widens as police seek victims
  • Hatboro honors beloved public works employee remembered for tireless service

Also on today's calendar: MCCO Presents: Brilliance In Motion - Piano Meets Symphony with Grammy-Nominated Pianist Han Chen and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 70, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Woman Tried To Kick Hatboro Officer 3 Times During Arrest: PD (patch.com) — Hatboro residents are learning more about a weekend domestic disturbance at the Woodwinds Condo Complex where police say a 23-year-old woman repeatedly tried to kick an officer while being arrested. The woman faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault on police, after officers responded to reports of a fight at Hatters Court and took her into custody without any reported large-scale brawl found.
   

2. More Details Emerge In Hatboro Bad Checks Scheme (patch.com) — Hatboro neighbors are hearing new details about a local woman accused of passing more than $850,000 in bad checks, as police seek additional potential victims. Authorities, the woman, and her attorney all describe financial and mental health struggles surrounding the alleged fraud, which began after a Hatboro bank reported bounced checks this summer.
   

3. Public Works Employee Mourned In Hatboro (patch.com) — Hatboro residents are grieving the loss of longtime public works employee Keith Cleghorn, remembered for his dedication, kindness, and ever-present smile as he drove the borough's Unit 19 trash truck. Raised and rooted in Hatboro, he spent decades serving the community and supporting his family, with funeral arrangements entrusted to Schneider Funeral Home in town.
   

4. Bridge Opening Way Ahead Of Schedule, $850K In Bad Checks: Eastern Montco News (patch.com) — Hatboro residents are seeing big changes, from a major fraud case involving a borough woman accused of passing $850,000 in bad checks to the West Moreland Avenue Bridge reopening about 14 months ahead of schedule in early November. The roundup also notes leadership changes in Hatboro-Horsham schools and nearby road work in Horsham and Jenkintown sports news.
   

5. Mr. James 'Big Jim' Anders Jr., a life member and firefighter with the Enterprise Fire Company of Hatboro, has passed away at 70 (glensidelocal.com) — Hatboro is mourning James "Big Jim" Anders Jr., a longtime Enterprise Fire Company member and former officer remembered for his dedication, technical skill, and mentoring. Friends and neighbors can pay respects Thursday evening, Oct. 8, at Schneider Funeral Home on York Road in Hatboro, with visitation starting at 5:30 p.m. and a service at 7 p.m.
   

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  • Went to the National Centre for Padre Pio this Saturday with some family, and if you haven't been (especially if you're Catholic), I highly recommend it.
    Beautiful grounds, incredible museum, and delicious bakery. Great little shops and food spots in the surrounding areas as well. (Nextdoor Hatboro-Warminster)
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Ok Hatboro! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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