Hilton Hotel Proposed, Stepfather Murder Sentence Top Lower Bucks News

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA —A Pennsbury High School senior got a seat for the "State of the Union" address. Meanwhile, a man faces a lengthy prison sentence for killing his stepfather.

These were some of the stories making news in Lower Bucks County last week:

Man Locked 7-11 Employee In Store, Then Beat Her: Falls Twp. PD

Falls Township Police have charged Rafael Perez with numerous assault charges of the woman in the Fairless Hills store last Saturday night.

Pennsbury Student's Heroics Earn 'State Of Union' Seat

Pennsbury student Jake Woodard was U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick's guest at the "State of the Union" for coming to aid of an injured man.

Hilton Hotel Proposed In Bensalem

A Hilton would replace an existing hotel on Old Lincoln Highway. The plan goes before the zoning hearing board last Thursday.

2nd Bucks Co. Wegmans Gets Set For Grand Opening

Several part-time positions are still available at the supermarket, which will open in Lower Makefield Township on March 20.

Man Faces 35-70 Years In Prison For Killing Stepfather In Lower Bucks

Brian Joseph Carey was sentenced to 35 to 70 years in state prison Friday for killing his 77-year-old stepfather in Bristol Township.