Thanksgiving Day Pursuit, Burn Ban Extension: Lower Bucks Co. News

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA —A Thanksgiving Day pursuit led to a crash with injuries. Meanwhile, Bucks County has extended its burn ban into mid-December.

These were some of the stories making news this past week:

Police Pursuit Of Stolen Vehicle In Lower Makefield Ends In Crash

A suspected stolen car led police on a Thanksgiving Day pursuit ending in a crash at the entrance to the Calhoun Street Bridge in Morrisville, according to multiple reports. The incident began Thursday evening when Lower Makefield Police responded to a suspicious vehicle report at the Polo Run apartment complex on the Yardley-Langhorne Road. (Read More)

Bucks County Extends Burn Ban Into December

The Bucks County Commissioners this week voted to extend its temporary burn ban through mid-December. The ban, which has been in effect since Oct. 27, prohibits open fires, including the incineration of garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, litter, paper and other materials whether in burn barrels, fire rings or on the ground. (Read More)

Tyler State Park To Close For 1 Day Deer Hunt

A one-day, antlered and antlerless deer hunt will take place on Dec. 4 at Tyler State Park in Newtown and Northampton townships. The park will be closed for the day. (Read More)

Car Plunges Into The Delaware River In Upper Makefield

A driver escaped injury Friday morning after his car ended up in the Delaware River in the 1100 block of River Road. Upper Makefield Township firefighters and police spent a busy early morning with the one-vehicle crash. (Read More)

New Hope-Lambertville Bridge To Close For 2 Weeks In January

The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission on Monday announced a full two-week-long shutdown of the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge in January. (Read More)