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🌱 Patch AM: Sheriff Scam, Domestic Disputes Reported In Newtown Township

And on the Newtown Patch calendar - Newtown Grant Annual Garage/Yard Sale

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Greetings Newtown! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Newtown police warn of sheriff phone scam and local assaults
  • How Bucks' Newtown campus honored Bucks County's 18 9/11 victims
  • Details on the bizarre break-in at Tyler State Park housing

Also on today's calendar: Newtown Grant Annual Garage/Yard Sale and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 74, low: 58.
  • Monday: Cloudy with a shower possible, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sheriff Scam, Domestic Disputes Reported In Newtown Township (patch.com) — Residents in Newtown Township are being warned about a phone scam involving someone impersonating a Bucks County Sheriff and falsely claiming missed jury duty and large fines, though no one here has lost money so far. Police also handled several domestic disturbance calls in Newtown Township and are investigating an assault involving a delivery driver at McCaffrey's.
   

• 9/11 Remembrance: 25 Years Later (bucks-news.com) — Residents connected to Bucks County Community College's Newtown campus recently gathered around the Tears for Freedom fountain to mark 25 years since 9/11, honoring 18 Bucks County victims by reading their names and placing white roses. The ceremony, led by college leaders, emphasized unity, remembrance, and a commitment to never forget, while directing attendees to the Garden of Reflection memorial in Yardley for deeper reflection.
   

• Woman Illegally Enters Tyler State Park Home, Gets Naked, Eats Food & Steals Footwear (newtownpanow.com) — State police say a woman illegally entered a state-owned residence at Tyler State Park in Newtown Township earlier this month, where she allegedly undressed, used trainees' toiletries, ate their food, and stole socks and sandals. Troopers found her nude outside the home, arrested her without incident, and charged her with trespassing, indecent exposure, open lewdness, and disorderly conduct; she's being held on $25,000 bail.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Newtown YMCA's High-Stakes Race for a New Home —John Mack Read on Patch
  • Lower Makefield Woman's Club Fall Beef 'n Brew Charity Fundraiser Event —Marcia Silbe Read on Patch
  • I might have the best behaved pup in Newtown.
    I don't let my pup pee, poop, or peep on your lawn. Your welcome! (Nextdoor Newtown Grant)
  • Recommendations for hardscaping that you've had a positive experience with.
    Work to be done in Yardley. No contractor solicitations please. If you're looking for work here, I'm not interested. Thanks. (Nextdoor Upper Makefield PA)
  • Margiotti & Kroll Pediatrics posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist in Newtown. Apply here.
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Newtown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newtown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Langhorne

Yardley

  • Harvest Day, PA Derby Highlight Lower Bucks Co. Weekend (patch.com)
  • Update: New Owner's Money Lands in Bucks County: Spirit Golf Plans $25 Million Five Ponds Clubhouse (bucksco.today)
  • Santarsiero announces state funding for projects across Senate district (bucksindependence.com)

Fairless Hills

  • Falls Township's Food Truck Festival/Touch a Truck This Weekend (patch.com)

Ok Newtown! 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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