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Hotel On Auction Block, Poisoned Birds Top Lower Bucks News

The Sheraton Hotel in Langhorne is headed to auction. Meanwhile, birds were found dead after being poisoned in Warminster Community Park.

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA —A hotel is going to auction. And some birds were poisoned at a Warminster Township park.

These are some of the top stories that made news in Lower Bucks County this past week:

Sheraton Hotel Hits Auction Block In Langhorne

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The 15-story, 186-room hotel near Sesame Place is listed by RI Marketplace for auction on Aug. 7-9.

Dead Birds Poisoned At Warminster Community Park: Police

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Warminster Police said numerous dead birds were found Saturday. Feeding stations in an old tower at the park contained poison, police said.

Fatal Bucks Co. Flooding: Death Toll Rises To 5 (UPDATES)

Bucks County authorities said a search continues Sunday for two children after flash flooding in Upper Makefield Township.

Bensalem Man Awaiting Hit-And-Run Trial Charged In Drug Bust

A 21-year-old Bensalem man has been charged after a July 6 drug seizure. He already awaits trial in a fatal hit-and-run in Bristol Township.

200-Year-Old Sycamore Tree Removed From Lake Afton

The tree had fallen into the Yardley pond two weeks ago after a storm. A group of turtles took up residence in the tree.

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