Community Corner
The News Week In Review
Has it been a busy week for you? Time to catch up on your favorite local news from Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, until Friday, Dec. 16, 2011.
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, Dec. 12, 2011
Joseph Cox recalls the joys and hardships of being the headmaster of the all-boys private school.
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Some lines are experiencing low ridership.
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Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011
The original proposed 2012 budget had an 8.3 percent tax increase, but with state funds, it has dropped down to a 5.2 percent tax increase.
Former prosecutor with the Delaware County District Attorney's Office Michael Donohue faces charges of aggravated assault and other related charges for his alleged involvement with the hit-and-run accident of a Havertown teenager.
Haverford High School junior Brian Gormley wins a LG 55” 3D TV.
Curious George, the formerly emaciated American Bulldog-Pit Bull mix, was welcomed home by his new family on Tuesday.
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Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011
The Delaware County council members adopted the $324 million 2012 budget with a 2.3 percent tax increase.
Brendan Seward, 18, was struck by a SEPTA train in the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011.
Curious George was united with his new loving family on Tuesday.
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, Dec. 15, 2011
"The court system blew us off," says son-in-law of 79-year-old Lois McCallister, who suffers from severe dementia.
Apple nixes app that creates simulated state licenses, following senator's request.
Redistricting plan maintains most of 7th District in the area.
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Friday, Dec. 16, 2011
The water provider argues the monthly increase per customer of a little over $5 is necessitated by the infrastructure improvements they've undertaken.
An account of legislative votes in the General Assembly.
Delaware County council members shared memories and well wishes to council Chairman Jack Whelan, council Vice Chairwoman Christine Fizzano Cannon and council member Andy Lewis at a council meeting on Dec. 13.
Seven puppies were found on the side of the road and taken to the Delaware County SPCA Tuesday.
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