Major Crime Spree, Dam Removal Project Starting: Lower Bucks Co. News

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA — A crime spree swept through Bensalem Township before police charged eight juveniles from Philadelphia.

Meanwhile, a major dam removal project starts this upcoming week at Tyler State Park.

This is a summary of stories that made news this past week in Lower Bucks County:

Ex-Teacher Fined For Mistreating Bristol Autistic Student

A former special education teacher in the Bristol Borough School District who mistreated a 7-year-old student with autism has been found guilty of harassment. (Read More)

8 Charged In Bensalem Township Crime Spree

Eight Philadelphia juveniles have been charged with their involvement in a crime spree in Bensalem Township that hit Starbucks, a shopping center, and neighborhoods. (Read More)

$1.3M Dam Removal Project Set To Begin

A major $1.3 million restoration project to remove the Spring Garden Dam from the Neshaminy Creek at Tyler State Park is scheduled to begin next week. (Read More)

Measles Protocols Established At Pennsbury

Schools Superintendent Thomas A. Smith sent an email to the school community on Wednesday outlining measles protocols in the wake of rising cases in the state. (Read More)

PA’s First Black Mayor Getting Memorialized

A permanent memorial honoring the legacy of Edward R. Robinson, who became Yardley's — and Pennsylvania's — first elected African American mayor has been approved by Yardley Borough Council. (Read More)