#FightWeek / Ursinus Plague / $1M Heroin Bust: Montco's February 2016

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA -- Here’s a look at seven of the top stories across the Patch network in Montgomery County in February 2016:

Knife-Wielding Robber Threatens To Blow Up Montco Bank: Cops

The suspect told bank employees that he would blow the bank up if they contacted the police.

Montco Employer Of 1,000 Workers Expects Major Layoffs: Reports

Hundreds of people could soon be out of a job. Ten percent of the company worldwide will be laid off, including in Montgomery County.

#FightWeek Crisis Puts Local High School On High Alert

The #AbingtonFightWeek posts on social media have caused concern at a Montgomery County high school.

Four Alarm Fire Reported At Montgomery County Home

Flames engulfed a local home as crews from around the area rushed to fight the blaze.

$1M Heroin Bust Announced In Montco

“Operation EverStart” busted the local business owner who allegedly brought heroin into Montgomery County hidden in car batteries.

Ursinus Plague: More Illnesses Reported

The situation continues to develop at the local college, as investigators searched for a cause to the spread of the mysterious illness. Days later, a cause was finally discovered.

Dogs Allegedly Slaughter Neighbor’s Sheep In Upper Providence

Three large dogs allegedly roamed a mile from their home and broke into a sheep pen for a lethal visit.