Mother Killed, PECO Major Project Top Lower Bucks News

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA —A man was charged with the murder of his mother. Meanwhile, PECO will begin a project on Warminster Road early next month.

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

Construction On Warminster Road To Continue Through October

Additional traffic is possible on a stretch of Warminster Road as construction work gets underway this summer. PECO is installing new underground gas pipes in the area. Work will impact Warminster Road from Byberry Road to Tanner Avenue. It will take place each weekday from 7 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Man Charged With Killing His 82-Year-Old Mother In Northampton

William Michael Ingram has been charged with criminal homicide in the death of his mother at her Northampton Township condominium. Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn was joined by Northampton Township Police Chief Steven LeCompte Thursday afternoon in announcing upgraded charges against Ingram. (Read this Patch story for more details.)

New Pickleball Court Planned To Open In Region

A new facility for pickleball, a mini-paddle activity that is played on 44-foot long courts, will open up in Hatboro this summer, one of two new locations opening in Montgomery County. The new indoor facility will be located on 330 S. Warminster Road. (Read this Patch story for more details.)

University Of The Arts Students Invited To Consider Bucks

A virtual information session will be hosted by Bucks County Community College for first-and second-year University of the Arts (UArts) students to present various educational pathways on Tuesday, June 25, at 6 p.m. (Read this Patch story for more details.)

Rita’s Unveils New Flavor In Early Summer Lineup

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the perfect companion for the warm summer months ahead, has announced its early summer line-up. The Bensalem Township-based company of sweet treats has introduced its new Kool-Aid Tropical Punch Italian Ice with its iconic sweet taste of tropical fruits. (Read this Patch story for more details.)