Armed Robbery, Legislation To Rename Post Office Top Newtown Area News

NEWTOWN, PA — An armed robbery was reported in Newtown Township's Norwalk Development off of Lindenhurst Road. Meanwhile, legislation was announced to rename a local post office after a Bucks County flood victim.

These are some of the stories that made news in the Newtown area last week:

2 Gunmen Rob Newtown Township Resident

Newtown Township Police reported that two men armed with semi-automatic handguns approached a resident and forced him to hand over his watch.

Bill Introduced To Rename Bucks County Post Office After Flood Victim

U.S. Representatives from Pennsylvania and New Jersey introduced legislation in Washington, D.C., to rename the Washington Crossing Post Office in memory of Susan Barnhart.

Steeple View Conditional Use Decision Tabled In Newtown Borough

The Newtown Borough Council tabled a decision on the Steeple View conditional use decision. It has scheduled a special meeting for this week to render its decision.

Newtown Township Swears In Officer, Announces Police Promotions

The Newtown Township Police Department welcomed a new officer to the force and celebrated four departmental promotions during a meeting of the board of supervisors.