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Posted on Thu. Mar 11, 2010, 3:28pm
ROYERSFORD — Richard Bouher stood before the dozens of young adults gathered in the 400 block of First Avenue Wednesday on the second anniversary of his 16-year-old daughter's death asking that her friends honor her memory by making smart decisions. Read Story
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Douglassville native helping pick up the pieces in Haiti
Thu. Mar 11, 2010, 7:25am
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. — When a magnitude 7.0 earthquake devastated the island nation of Haiti, it was the son of a Douglasville, Pa., couple who stepped in to help rush medical supplies, food and water to the region. Read Story
Ex-security guard admits to burglaries
Thu. Mar 11, 2010, 12:00pm
NORRISTOWN — A former security alarm company worker who authorities said used his expertise to carry out more than three dozen office and commercial burglaries has accepted responsibility for the crime spree that spanned Montgomery and Chester counties. Read Story
Board idea: Freeze all salaries for one year
Thu. Mar 11, 2010, 3:28pm
LOWER POTTSGROVE — Go to any school board meeting these days, and you will hear about tough economic times. Tuesday night, there was some equally tough economic talk from Pottsgrove School Board President Michael Neiffer. Read Story
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WITH VIDEO - THIS SUNDAY'S MERCURY: $216.89 in coupons, Heating Oil Giveaway
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