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07/24/2025

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories:
>>> Motorcycle Riders End Fundraiser at Red Hill VFW;
>>> Veterans Memorial Slated For Trumbauersville;
>>> West Lawn Ends Quakertown’s Season;
>>> Lions Kids Sight, Vision and Hearing Co-Chairs Retire;
>>> It Wasn’t Always Empty;
>>> and much, much, more.

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> Hereford Man Facing Burglary Charges;
>>> Man Facing Deceptive Business Practice in Lower Frederick;
>>> UP Officers Receive Shop-With-a-Cop Donations;
>>> All UPSD Schools Opening On Schedule;
>>> Douglass Plans Hearing for Zoning Ordinance;
>>> PEMA Issues Report on 911 Outage;
>>> Quakertown Honored During Parks and Recreation Month;
>>> Senate Education Committee Passes Cyber School Reform Measures;
>>> Historic Trappe Unveils Bells Across PA;
>>> UPV Library Hosting Steel Drum Performance;
>>> Mayza Displays Value for Blazers;
>>> Stoudt Spends Week in Allentown;
>>> and much, much more.

07/23/2025

PennDOT announced today that pipe replacement will close a section of northbound Route 309 (West End Boulevard) in Quakertown Borough and Richland Township, Bucks County, under a $15.9 million project to upgrade stormwater management facilities on more than 90 state highways across the five-county Philadelphia region.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction: Monday, Aug. 4, through Fri., Aug.8, northbound Route 309 (West End Boulevard) will be closed and detoured between Route 313 (Broad Street) and Sunshine Drive. Northbound Route 309 (West End Boulevard) motorists will be directed to use Route 313 (Broad Street), California Road, and Pumping Station Road.

Local access will be maintained. Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups and delays will occur. The schedule is weather dependent.

07/17/2025

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories:
>>> Marlborough Discusses Infrastructure Issues;
>>> Green Lane FEMA Negotiations Continue;
>>> Upper Frederick Sewer Plant Facing Budget Shortfall;
>>> McCloskey, Abel Shoot for YMCA National Medal Stand;
>>> The Cab Frye Catering;
>>> The Flood of 1935;
>>> and much, much, more.

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> Lansdale Man Faces Stalking Charges;
>>> Quakertown Man Facing Scrap Metal Theft Charges;
>>> Local November Election will See Some New Candidates;
>>> Veteran Hereford Supervisor Resigns;
>>> Red Hill Council Hears Reports on Storm Water Issues;
>>> UP Business Women Serve Over 280 Meals at First Meal Monday Event;
>>> PHMC Opens 2025-26 Cultural and Historical Support Grants;
>>> Events at Quakertown Library;
>>> Braves State Tourney Run Ends;
>>> Perkiomen's Rally Falls Short;
>>> Watt, Vaccaro Capture Milestone Wins at Grandview;
>>> Kachmar Wins in Triple-A Return;
>>> and much, much more.

07/16/2025

Montgomery, Berks, and Bucks County have declared a "Code Red" Hot Weather Emergency . The “Code Red” declaration has been issued for Montgomery County for Thursday, July 17, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 17, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

In Berks and Bucks County, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 17.

A Code Red Hot Weather Emergency is declared when the temperature or heat index is expected to be at or above 100°F for two hours or more. Extreme heat can cause illnesses including rash, cramps, exhaustion, and heat stroke. It can even cause death.

Extreme heat can be especially dangerous to:

Lower income households
Individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness
Rural communities
Residents in urbanized areas
Infants and children
Older adults
Laborers
People with chronic medical conditions
Those who take certain medications
Athletes
Friends, relatives, or neighbors should check on people who may be at risk. Seek medical attention if you are experiencing symptoms of heat-related illness, including muscle cramps, headache, nausea, or vomiting.

07/07/2025

The MontCo Commissioners have declared a "Code Red" Hot Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service. The “Code Red” declaration has been issued for Montgomery County on Tuesday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

A Code Red Hot Weather Emergency is declared when the temperature or heat index is expected to be at or above 100°F for two hours or more. Extreme heat can cause illnesses including rash, cramps, exhaustion, and heat stroke. It can even cause death.

Extreme heat can be especially dangerous to:
Lower income households; Individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness; Rural communities; Residents in urbanized areas;
Infants and children; Older adults; Laborers; People with chronic medical conditions; Athletes; and those who take certain medications.

Friends, relatives, or neighbors should check on people who may be at risk. Seek medical attention if you are experiencing symptoms of heat-related illness, including muscle cramps, headache, nausea, or vomiting.

07/03/2025

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories:
>>> Douglass’ Ambulance Funding Format to Pay Out;
>>> Improved Traffic Signage for Hereford’s WAWA;
>>> Lower Frederick Revises Open Burning and Use & Occupancy Ordinances;
>>> Braves Face Tough Road to States;
>>> Grand View Health Joins St. Luke’s University Health Network;
>>> Milford Fire Company Carnival;
>>> and much, much, more.

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> Upper Hanover Man to Appear in Court Monday;
>>> New Hanover Man Faces Assault Charges;
>>> Stormy Night at Bally;
>>> MontCo Awarded $1.2 Million in PHARE Funding;
>>> $5.8 Million to Protect Head Start Services for 362 Bucks County Families;
>>> Rotary Sponsoring Su***de Prevention Program;
>>> Free Communitywide Shred Event;
>>> Upcoming Support Group Meetings at The Birches;
>>> It’s History in July at Pennypacker Mills;
>>> What Are the Oldest Schools in Our Area?;
>>> Post 184 Eyes Region 2 Berth;;
>>> Kachmar Defeats Barons in Southern League;
>>> Fluckey Continuing Soccer Career at Penn State Brandywine;
>>> and much, much more

06/26/2025

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories:
>>> UPSD Approves Budget;
>>> Pennsburg Council Accuses ZHB of Abusing Discretion;
>>> Pierce Preserves Perkiomen’s Doubleheader Sweep;
>>> Awards for Town and Country News Staff;
>>> Welcome Summer;
>>> and much, much, more.

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> UPSD Introduces New Administrators;
>>> Senate Passes Lifesaving Breast Cancer Imaging Legislation;
>>> The Open Link’s Summer Kids Meal Program: What You Need to Know;
>>> Expanded Hotline for Animal-Agriculture Information;
>>> Lions Clubs Induct Officers and Present Awards;
>>> Troop 108's June Campout;
>>> PHMC Announces Largest Investment in State Museum History;
>>> Youth Photo Contest Seeks Entries Related to ‘Pennsylvania’s Pollinators’;
>>> Heritage Center Joins Regional History Sites in Free Weekend;
>>> Braves Drop Two After Four-Game Win Streak;
>>> 9U Seminoles Win District Title;
>>> Field Hockey Players Earn Senior Nexus Invites;
>>> Stoudt Allows Two Earned Runs in Memphis;
>>> and much, much more

06/20/2025

The MontCo Commissioners have declared a "Code Red" Hot Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service. The “Code Red” declaration has been issued for Montgomery County on Sunday, June 22, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

A Code Red Hot Weather Emergency is declared when the temperature or heat index is expected to be at or above 100°F for two hours or more. Extreme heat can cause illnesses including rash, cramps, exhaustion, and heat stroke. It can even cause death.

Extreme heat can be especially dangerous to: Lower income households; Individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness; Rural communities; Residents in urbanized areas; Infants and children; Older adults; Laborers; People with chronic medical conditions; Those who take certain medications; and Athletes.

Friends, relatives, or neighbors should check on people who may be at risk. Seek medical attention if you are experiencing symptoms of heat-related illness, including muscle cramps, headache, nausea, or vomiting.

For 24/7 information about crisis resources for utilities, food resources, and more, call 2-1-1. For housing resources and access to the Your Way Home crisis response system, call 610-278-3522.

06/19/2025

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories:
>>> Upper Hanover Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges;
>>> QCSB Passes Budget with 2% Tax Increase;
>>> Post 184 Opens with Two Bux-Mont Wins;
>>> Pottstown Law Firm Receives Recognition;
>>> What Was the Upper Perkiomen Valley Community Fair;
>>> and much, much, more.

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> UPHS Asbestos Removal Project Underway;
>>> EG Removing ‘Forever Chemicals’ from Water Plant Well;
>>> Marlborough Discusses Park Improvements;
>>> Seisholtzville Fire Co. Faces Funding Cuts;
>>> Upper Frederick Hires Township Manager;
>>> Easements needed in Douglass Twp. Bridge Project;
>>> Green Lane Quashes Development Rumors;
>>> Red Hill Engineer Reports on Development Progress;
>>> St. Luke’s Offering Summer Meals Program;
>>> Boots on the Ground at the Upper Perkiomen Valley Library;
>>> Rain Extends Grandview Delay to Three Weeks;
>>> Faith Christian Wins Consecutive State Titles;
>>> Pedrick, Peguero Continuing Vaulting, Throwing Careers;
>>> Stoudt Records First Win, Loss of Season;
>>> Indians Reach Carpenter Cup Title Game;
>>> Seminoles Reach Semis in Walk Off at Wentz Tourney;
>>> and much, much more

06/18/2025

DUE TO THE JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY ON THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025, THE USPS IS CLOSED. THERE IS NO HOME DELIVERY OF MAIL THAT DAY. THE TOWN AND COUNTRY WILL STILL BE DELIVERED AND AVAILABLE AT ALL RETAIL LOCATIONS ON THURSDAY JUNE 19.

06/12/2025

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories:
>>> UPSD Committee Proposes Smaller Tax Hike;
>>> Moratorium on Development Advised for Trumbauersville;
>>> Tribe 10U Softball Wins State Title;
>>> Affordable Health Screenings Coming to Pennsburg;
>>> Pennsburg Civic Building;
>>> and much, much, more.

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> Quakertown Man Implicated in Nursing Home Death;
>>> Bucks DA: More Victims Emerge in Family Counselor Case;
>>> Pennsburg Council Challenges Own ZHB;
>>> Quakertown Addresses Electric Cost Increase;
>>> Lower Frederick Board Granted Extension by Artisan Land Company;
>>> Baghurst Remediation Continues in Upper Salford;
>>> New Hanover Officials Hear Final Phase One Plan for Open Space;
>>> UPSD Hires New Middle School Principal;
>>> Upper Hanover Board Approves Pipeline Work Schedule;
>>> Human Trafficking Awareness at the Upper Perkiomen Valley Library;
>>> Affordable Health Screenings Coming to Pennsburg;
>>> Youth Photo Contest Seeks Entries Related to ‘Pennsylvania’s Pollinators’;
>>> 38th Annual Summer Stahl's Pottery Festival, June 21;
>>> Boyertown’s Bear Fever Art Exhibit;
>>> Green Lane Park to Host ‘Creek Critters’;
>>> Enjoy Local Artist Works and Pin Cushion Workshop at SLHC;
>>> Blazers Remain Undefeated;
>>> Post 184 Loses to Plumstead;
Tribe Track Athletes Continuing Careers in College;
>>> Bear Cubs Snap Braves’ Win Streak;
>>> LVC Athletes Earn All-Conference Honors;
>>> Mayza Receives Clearance to Begin Rehab;
>>> and much, much more

06/05/2025

See this week's online (UPVNews.com) or print edition for the following stories:
>>> UPHS Graduates 230 Seniors;
>>> Milford Twp. School Plans Athletic Facility Expansion;
>>> Blue & Gold Awards Highlight Athletic Achievements;
>>> St. Luke’s President & CEO Rick Anderson marks 40th Anniversary at Helm of Network;
FUN TIME;;
>>> and much, much, more.

See this week's print edition for the following stories:
>>> Bally Search for New Well Site to be determined by DEP;
>>> Lower Frederick Discusses Public Works Priorities;
>>> EG Fields Request to Increase Firefighter Stipend;
>>> RHWA Reminds Customers of Sewer Deduct Meters;
>>> New Playground Ready in Hereford Township;
>>> Bridges and Road Projects in Montgomery County Receive Funding;
>>> Perkiomen Valley TU and Hereford Elementary: Trout in the Classroom Release Day;
>>> Youth Photo Contest Seeks Entries Related to ‘Pennsylvania’s Pollinators’;
>>> Pa German Foods Can Be Delicious but Odd;
>>> Sabo Pitches Braves to Season-Opening Win;
>>> Post 184 Wins Opener;
>>> Four Indians to Compete in Carpenter Cup;
>>> Yescavage Continues Northwest League Domination;
>>> Saeger to Play in Big 26 Baseball Classic
>>> and much, much more

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