Law Enforcement
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Bensalem Firefighter Returns Home to Applause, Community Support After Being Injured in a Recent Fire
A Bucks County firefighter was recently given a warm welcome back home after suffering an injury in the line of duty. Nick Altomare, a firefighter with the Nottingham Fire Department of Bensalem, was greeted by members of all the Bensalem Townships Emergency services when he arrived home following an injury. He had fallen from a…
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Bucks County Police Chief Investigated Recently-Solved ‘Boy in the Box’ Case Decades Ago
After decades of wondering what would come of an infamous case he investigated, a Bucks County police chief’s involvement is being remembered. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the police chief for the Bensalem Patch. Kenneth Coluzzi, the Police Chief for Lower Makefield Township, has a special connection to the infamous “Boy in the Box” case that…
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Feasterville Business Association Joins Community, Clergy to Honor Local Fallen Heroes This Holiday Season
A business association in the Bucks County area worked with their community to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Staff writers for the Bucks County Courier Times wrote about the organization’s recent efforts. The Feasterville Business Association worked with business and faith leaders in the community to celebrated the 22nd annual Project Blue Light Holiday…
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Perkasie Lifeguards, Law Enforcement Officials Honored for Recent Swimming Pool Rescue
Several Bucks County lifeguards and law enforcement officials were recently recognized for the life-saving rescue of a local swimmer. Brock Koller wrote about the recent rescue at 6ABC Philadelphia. Three lifeguards, along with a police officer and a fireman, are being honored for rescuing s swimmer who was in dire straits at Menlo Aquatics Center…
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Fairless Hills Elementary School Honors Local First Responders With Snack Baskets, Fun Interactions
A Bucks County elementary school recently collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to honor their work in he community. Oxford Valley Elementary School, located at 430 Trenton Road in Fairless Hills, recently celebrated School Safety Week by honoring first responders that keep their communities safe. Students and staff of the elementary school, a part of…
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Nine Lower Bucks County Municipalities Join Statewide Crackdown on Aggressive Drivers
Several municipalities in Bucks County are collaborating with PennDOT in a statewide crackdown on aggressive drivers. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the initiative for the Upper Southampton Patch. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced earlier this week that over 50 police departments from the collar counties will join Pennsylvania State Police in a coordinated enforcement sweep…
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Doylestown Ceremony To Honor Fallen Firefighters, Those Who Protect the Community
An upcoming ceremony will honor the firefighters and first responders who have lost their lives while keeping Bucks County safe. Jeff Werner wrote about the service for the Doylestown Patch. To kick off the 100th Anniversary of National Fire Prevention Week, the Bucks County Fire Chief’s, Firefighter’s Memorial Committee, and Bucks County Commissioners will hold…
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Yardley-Makefield Fire Company Takes Home Awards for One of Their Old Trucks
A Bucks County fire company recently won awards for one of their antique trucks, a throwback to the area’s early years of fire safety. The Yardley-Makefield Fire Company took one of their Studebakers to the Relief Engine Co. Ahrens Fox 100th Anniversary in Moorestown, New Jersey over the weekend. Because of the quality of the…
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Veterans, First Responders in Bucks County Can Get A Free Wedding Ceremony at This Location
Those keeping Bucks County safe can book a free wedding venue in the area as a sign of gratitude for their hard work and dedication. Staff writers at the Bucks County Courier Times wrote about the upcoming opportunity. The second annual “Vows and Veterans” wedding service and bridal reception will be held for veterans and…
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Captain of United Airlines Flight 175 Was a Lower Makefield Native, Loving Husband, and Father
21 years after the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, one of the Captains of Flight 175, a Bucks County resident, is still remembered as a loving family man. More than two decades after the events, we reflect back on his life through an obituary in The Beach Reporter published just two days after the tragedy.…
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Bucks County Is Now Opening Collection Boxes for Syringes, Needles to Promote Safety
In an effort to keep the area more safe, Bucks County will now have collection boxes for used syringes and needles readily available. Emily Rizzo wrote about the health update for WHYY. “It’s really a great day that we’re able to do this,” District Attorney Matt Weintraub said. “Sharp collection has been taboo. And that’s…
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Bucks County Emergency Services Looking to Hire New Geographic Information System Technician
Looking to begin a new career in the medical service field? The Bucks County Emergency Services is looking for a new hire. The emergency services organization is looking for a new Geographic Information System Technician. According to a flyer that was posted online, those hired for the position will be able to coordinate GIS data…
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Newtown Rotary Club To Host 9/11 Memorial Service, Proceeds to Benefit ‘Shop with a Cop’ Program
A Newtown-based club will be hosting a 9/11 memorial service, with the proceeds going on to benefit local organizations. The Newtown Rotary Club will host the event at Pickering Field on Lincoln Avenue in Newtown on Sept. 9 from 6PM to 7:30 PM. Luminaries will be sold by the Newtown Hardware House for $20 a…
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Bristol Township K9 Remembered for Keeping Local Community Safe, Grange Fair Appearances
A longtime K9 officer is being remembered for her work in the community and her various appearances that gave young Bucks County residents the chance to get up close with a police dog. Ni-Taas, a Bucks County K9 officer, passed away at the age of 8 last Tuesday. She is remembered for keeping her community…
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Bucks County Police Departments Lay Out Plans to Keep Students Safe for Upcoming School Year
Several Bucks county police departments are their police chiefs have begun to lay out their plans to keep students safe this school year. Damon C. Williams wrote about the Alcoa law enforcement’s efforts for the Bucks County Courier Times. Chiefs from police departments in New Hope Borough, Lower Southampton, Hilltown, Morrisville, Richland, and Bedminster have…
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Former President of Newportville Fire Company Remembered for His Service to the Community
The former president of the Newportville Fire Company is being remembered for his lifetime of service and safety to the Bucks County community. His obituary and life story was recently published in the Bucks County Courier Times. Frank J. Farmer III passed away this past Sunday. A Levittown native, he was a lifetime member of Newportville Fire…
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Quakertown Firefighters, Rescue Team Awarded Medal of Valor for Rescues During Hurricane Ida
Several members of Haycock Fire Company No. 1 have been awarded the Medal of Valor for their heroic efforts during Hurricane Ida. Kathryn Finegan Clark wrote about the recent honors for the Bucks County Herald. Harry Grim IV, son of Chief Harry Grim of Haycock Fire Company No. 1, was one of several people recently presented…
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Retired New Hope Borough Police Officer Remembered for Friendship, Leadership, and Wisdom in Department
An officer with the New Hope Borough Police Department is being remembered for his leadership and friendship among the community and his co-workers. Officer Robert “Bob” Forbes, who passed away last week, first joined the police department in 1970. With over 40 years of service to his community under his belt, Forbes had retired in…
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