Baby Death, Overdue Library Book Top Lower Bucks News

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA —A father was charged with his four-month-old son's death in Bristol Borough. Meanwhile, a book was returned to the Yardley-Makefield branch of the Bucks County library system —after 44 years!

These were the stories making news in the past week in Lower Bucks County:

Bristol Father Had Shaken Baby Before Death, DA Says

A Bristol father has been charged with homicide in the death of his 4-month-old son, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office said.

Overdue Bucks Co. Library Book Returned After 44 Years

The book was recently returned anonymously with a note and money to the Yardley-Makefield library branch after it was checked out.

Pennsbury Leans Toward New High School Over Morrisville Merger

A 4.1 percent tax hike in the school budget is tagged toward a new Pennsbury High School. School officials said that's the priority.

Shorter School Day For Centennial Elementary Students Next Year

The Centennial School District introduced its enhanced elementary schedule at a presentation to parents Thursday night.

Yardley Inn Renovations Will Elevate Eatery Five Feet

The restaurant will be removed from the floodplain. Work won't begin until early 2025 and the Yardley Inn would be closed for a year.