It is not always easy to keep up with the news, but now it is time to sit back, relax and catch up on some of the most important news stories this past week.

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Monday, Oct. 10, 2011

The Fords Are Still A Dangerous Team

The return of quarterback Eddie Durkin means the Haverford High School team is still a force to be reckoned with.

Poll: Is Message On Church Sign Insulting To Steve Jobs' Memory?

The Haverford-Havertown Patch came upon a message on a sign belonging to the Grace Chapel Church along Darby and Eagle roads referring to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.

State Of The Fords

The Haverford School coach Mike Murphy feels his team can handle Chestnut Hill Academy.

Haverford Township School Board Approves Renovation Change Orders

New change orders total $54,620 for the middle school and $3,844 for Lynnewood Elementary.

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Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011

Are You Registered To Vote?

The deadline for registering to vote in the November general election is today.

Area Votes: Less Regulation for Small Businesses, More for Student Athletes

An account of legislative votes in the General Assembly.

Sold: Local Real Estate Closures in September

These homes were sold between Sept. 1 and Sept. 30, 2011.

Haverford School District Performs Well On Several Standardized Tests

But Chestnutwold Elementary School was placed on warning because the school’s special education students did not make adequate yearly progress in reading on the state tests.

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Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

Family of Alleged Abused Victim Files Lawsuit Against Quadrangle

The French Family and their lawyers say that the Quadrangle covered up alleged abuse of 78-year-old woman.

Patch's Top Football Teams: Week 6

Below is a listing of how some of the top teams in the area played after week 6 and who they're playing next.

Commissioners Looking For Solutions To Flooding

A solution for flooding was one of the issues highlighted in the past commissioners' meeting.

Police Blotter: Police Make Various Drug Arrests, Found Stolen Items

The following information comes from the Haverford Township Police Department. If arrests or charges are mentioned, they do not indicate guilt or a conviction.

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Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011

Police: Motorist Who Hit SEPTA Train Charged With DUI

The Haverford-Havertown Patch has just learned that the driver of the car that was struck by a SEPTA train early Thursday morning and left 24 passengers.

Congress Votes: Cement Industry To Receive Extensions on EPA Compliance

An account of legislative votes in Congress.

PBS Kid Show Films In Havertown

“The Super Sproutlet Show” is coming to Havertown.

Get Your Leaf Collection Schedule Here

Fourth Ward Commissioner Dan Siegel sent out the leaf collection schedule for Haverford Township residents.

The Cheese Company Packs a (Pricey) Punch

This week food writer Clara Park reviews The Cheese Company in Narberth.

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Friday, Oct. 14, 2011

Haverford H.S. Runs Over Radnor 42-7

This is the best the Fords looked all season, making few mistakes in a crisp victory.

Haverford HS QB's Return Makes Fords A Different Team

Eddie Durkin is ready and feels able to lead the Fords to the postseason.

Pretzel Factory, Susan G. Komen Team Up For Tasty Fundraiser

Half the proceeds from the sale of a special pretzel will go towards breast cancer research.

County Hosts Third 'Take Back' Drug Event

County Council urges residents to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs at the county "Take Back" drug event on Oct. 29.

Breast Cancer Survivors Embark on 60-Mile Journey, Friday

The Komen 3-Day route includes stops in Wynnewood and Bala Cynwyd.