Obituaries for Sept. 13 Sep 13, 2008
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Route 352) and Knowlton roads, Middletown ... Visitation: 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown and Knowlton roads, Middletown. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Cops: Sex offender assaulted girl Sep 13, 2008
A Middletown man registered as a Megan's Law sex offender and jailed Monday for allegedly molesting two juvenile boys was charged Friday with sexually assaulting a young girl four years ago in Upper Chichester, authorities said ... In the Middletown incident, documents state the boys, 12 and 11 years old, have been afraid of the 200-pound defendant since the alleged abuse began, in the winter of 2006, according to the arrest affidavit, written by McCunney ... A preliminary hearing on the... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Friday night football scores Sep 13, 2008
Mid Valley 43, Western Wayne 0 Middletown 32, Boiling Springs 6 Montoursville 28, Bloomsburg 0 Mount Carmel 48, Shikellamy 7 Muncy 39, Montgomery 0 Nazareth 53, Allentown Allen 21 Neshaminy 42, Germantown 0 North Penn 14, St. Joseph's Prep 7 North Penn-Blossburg 13, South Williamsport 3 North Schuylkill 28, Jim Thorpe 21 Northampton 35, Allentown Dieruff 14 Northern 12, Milton Hershey 7 Northern Lebanon 19, Hamburg 14 Northwestern 10, Southern Lehigh 7 Old Forge 35, Montrose 12 Owen J. Roberts... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Registered sex offender faces new charges Sep 9, 2008
MIDDLETOWN - A township man registered as a Megan's Law sex offender is behind bars, arrested Monday by Pennsylvania State Police on charges of indecently assaulting two boys, as recently as last month ... Reader CommentsAdded: Tuesday September 09, 2008 at 06:37 AM ESTSex Offender in MiddletownI cna't understand why these boys even agreed to stay overnight after the first incident. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Obituaries appearing in the Sept. 9 Daily Times. Sep 9, 2008
Born in Middletown, Mr. Dupler graduated from Hershey High School ... Arrangements: Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
1981 murder conviction affirmed in Superior Court Sep 8, 2008
The prosecutor presented evidence that Larkins had listened in on a conversation between his wife and Huweart, went to a Middletown restaurant where the victims had arranged to meet and then opened fire in the parking lot killing the two. Assistant District Attorney Vram Nedurian, who handled the appeal, expressed satisfaction with the decision, explaining the victims' families were very concerned about the outcome. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Impending smoking ban has diners breathing easy Sep 7, 2008
"I worked in Delaware and it killed the business." The former Middletown Township restaurant where the 43-year-old bartender worked had a patio that was frequented by many Delaware smokers, she noted. A healthy majority Most Pennsylvanians won't balk at going outside to light up if data collected by the Pennsylvania Dept. of Health is any indicator. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Obituaries for Sept. 7, 2008 Sep 7, 2008
4 at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Middletown Township ... Born in Hershey, Mr. Dimeler was a graduate of Middletown High School in Dauphin County ... He was a former member of St. Peter's Church in Middletown, Sts. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Some pols seething over police tax bill Sep 6, 2008
Legislation that would require residents of Concord, Middletown and 20 other Pennsylvania municipalities that rely solely on state police coverage an extra $100 per year is just as appealing to state Rep ... "A few guys from districts with paid departments seem to resent townships like Concord and Middletown that do not have one. "I think it's a way for them to generate headlines ... " In Delaware County, state police provide full coverage to six municipalities: Chadds Ford, Concord, Edgmont,... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Pa. lawmakers again consider billing towns for trooper services Sep 5, 2008
A legislative proposal to impose a $100 head tax on large municipalities that do not have their own police force would affect 21 townships in Pennsylvania: * Chester County: West Bradford Township * Cumberland County: South Middleton Township * Delaware County: Middletown Township * Erie County: Harborcreek and Fairview townships * Fayette County: North Union and South Union townships * Franklin County: Guilford, Antrim and Greene townships * Indiana County: White Township * Lancaster County:... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
'Pit bull with lipstick' turns her skeptics into believers Sep 5, 2008
"John McCain made a lot of people nervous with his pick and I was one of them," said Killion, R-168, of Middletown. "I was anxious to hear what she had to say." And then elated. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
The Heron's Nest: 2 weeks of historic change Sep 5, 2008
100 dollars a head, what some state legislators want to slap on towns, like Middletown, that rely on state police as opposed to their own police force ... Tom Killion, R-168, of Middletown, reacting to the speech by Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, accepting nomination of GOP to be vice president. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Cop Shop: Accounting students aid Thornbury probe Sep 4, 2008
As he rose through the ranks, he also served at stations in Middletown, Philadelphia, Skippack and Lancaster. He was promoted to corporal in 1988, sergeant in 1998 and lieutenant in 2004. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
DAILY TIMES OBITUARIES FOR SEPT. 3 Sep 3, 2008
John Hooper Bunting, 95, of Middletown, died Aug. 27 at Lima Estates ... He spent most of his life in Utica, N.Y., moving to Lima Estates in Middletown in 1989 ... Service: 2 p.m. Friday at Lima Estates, 411 N. Middletown Road, Middletown. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
How they fared Aug 31, 2008
Middletown (Ohio) 39-355 p.m.: Colerain (Cincinnati) def. McKeesport, Pa. (USA Today -- Sports)
McCain believes he struck gold in AlaskaHe taps into feminist vein once mined by Democrats, chooses little-known Gov. Sarah Palin as running mate Aug 31, 2008
and later Thursday the governor flew to Middletown, Ohio, with staff to await Friday's event in Dayton. Describing the process that led to her selection, Palin told reporters she'd received word that she was McCain's choice on Thursday and had met privately with him that day to discuss it. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Darts & Laurels: History is made and Americans should be proud Aug 30, 2008
LAUREL: To all those involved in the charrette process in Middletown that is employing "citizen planners" in an active role in discussing what to do with the former Franklin Mint site on Baltimore Pike. DART: To one more tract of open space that is about to be developed in the county. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
County's GOP leaders support McCain's pick Aug 30, 2008
Middletown Republican Party Chairman Andrew Reilly thinks it's a life story that will resonate with voters. "After watching Barack Obama stand in front of Greek columns trying to convince the world they are regular people just like us, I think it's great McCain selected a candidate that most Americans can relate to," Reilly said. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Aquinas, Elder highlight Herbstreit Classic Aug 30, 2008
"You can't get into a rhythm." Elder, meanwhile, opened its season with a 38-19 victory over Middletown (Ohio) High last week. "What do you do?" Smith asked. (Cincinnati Sports -- Rivals.com)
Obituaries for Friday, Aug. 29 Aug 29, 2008
Charles J. Dick, 77, of Clifton Heights, a Korean War veteran, died Aug. 27 at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Middletown ... Contributions: In Edward W. McGeehan's memory to Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades, 106 S. New Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
The Heron's Nest: A dream come true Aug 29, 2008
75 people who met last night in Middletown to hear the recommendation for the former home of the Franklin Mint, the final part of the "charrette" process. 448 to 17, ,vote by which teachers in Souderton voted in favor of a strike if talks do not reach a new contract. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Stanford roster Aug 28, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008. East Stroudsburg, PA. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Sound Off --- Aug. 26 Aug 27, 2008
MIDDLETOWN HITS THE SPOT. It's nice to see that Middletown Township is going to develop the Franklin Mint into a downtown type area and it will be good to go to ... You're all going to be out of business once they build up this place in Middletown. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
DEP to Conduct Aerial Mosquito Treatments to Stem West Nile Virus in Southeastern Counties Aug 26, 2008
Bucks County Wrightstown Township Newtown Township Northampton Township Warminster Township Middletown Township Falls Township Upper Southampton Township Langhorne Borough Lower Southampton Township Bristol Township Langhorne Manor Borough Penndel Borough Tullytown Borough Bensalem Township Hulmeville Borough Bristol Borough Delaware County Radnor Township Newtown Township Haverford Township Marple Township Upper Darby Township Millbourne Borough Springfield Township Lansdowne Borough East... (PR Newswire)
Unearthing the past at Darby Methodist Meeting Cemetery Aug 25, 2008
Beaumont's great-grandson, J. Karl Thomas of Middletown, is now treasurer of the Friends of Darby Methodist Meeting Cemetery ... Two years ago health issues required Frank Wardell to move to Fair Acres Geriatric Center in Middletown where his wife visits him daily and keeps him up-to-date on the project that was born from one of their bucolic walks together. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
DAILY TIMES OBITUARIES FOR FRIDAY, AUG. 22 Aug 22, 2008
Visitation: 7 p.m. Monday, Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown and Knowlton roads, Middletown, and 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial: Siloam United Methodist Church Cemetery. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Rays closer Percival won't have surgery Aug 19, 2008
Curtis Loop (New Canaan) led a balanced lineup by shooting a 1-over-par 141 and Connecticut built a five-stroke lead after the first day of the New England Junior Invitational at Wanumetonomy Golf & Country Club in Middletown, R.I. Vermont, led by a 1-under 139 by Evan Russell (Burlington), and Massachusetts, led by Gloucester's Josh Salah (3-over 143), were tied for second. The last of three rounds will be played today. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Shoppers don't have to strike Delco Boscov's stores from list Aug 18, 2008
Boscov's has a location in the Granite Run Mall in Middletown and in the Concord Mall in Wilmington, Del. but neither of those stores are slated for closing. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Aston man caught again without license - for 11th time Aug 16, 2008
MIDDLETOWN - An Aston man who has been convicted of driving under the influence five times was arrested Monday on charges of driving with a suspended license - for the 11th time - according to Pennsylvania State Police ... - CINDY SCHARR Eddystone man charged in theft n MIDDLETOWN - An Eddystone man is facing criminal charges for allegedly stealing $100 from a mall kiosk. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Obituaries for Aug. 16 Aug 16, 2008
She was employed at Lima Estates in Middletown for 16 years before retiring in 1995 ... Visitation: 7-9 p.m. Monday and 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown and Knowlton roads, Middletown ... Contributions: Friends of Fair Acres, 340 N. Middletown Road, Lima, PA 19063. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
DAILY TIMES OBITUARIES Aug 15, 2008
Survivors: Sisters, Mary Remigio of Ridley Township, Esther Denton of Middletown, Nancy Morrison of Chester; many nieces and nephews. Service: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Route 352) and Knowlton roads, Middletown ... Arthur Lee Roten, 59, of Middletown Del. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Senior Summit draws overflow crowd Aug 14, 2008
Joe Sestak, D-7, of Edgmont Wednesday and raised concerns on issues that included rising bridge tolls, health insurance, school district property taxes and Social Security, among others. Afterwards, hundreds attended a service fair in the gym in which caseworkers from more than 70 organizations/agencies participated to assist them with senior issues. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Your Wednesday commute: Trouble in Middletown Aug 13, 2008
A tractor-trailer apparently failed to negotiate a turn on Middletown Road (352) and is blocking southbound lanes. The problem area is between Glen Riddle and Knowlton Roads. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
COMPLETE LIST: Is there a stroke center near you? Aug 12, 2008
Full list: Is there a primary stroke center near you. Full list: Is there a primary stroke center near you. (USA Today -- News)
Trentonian Community Calendar Aug 7, 2008
Yardley Singles meet 6 p.m. at Middletown Grange Fair's information for a night of great food and displays. Admission $10 per vehicle. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Aurelius Piper, chief of Connecticut tribe Aug 6, 2008
The land claims, which stretched from Middletown to Wilton and from Greenwich through lower Westchester County in New York, were eventually dropped, but could have been revived if the tribe had received federal recognition. In 1993, Mr. Piper's son Kenneth, also known as Moonface Bear, was the central figure in a 10-week armed standoff between State Police and the Colchester faction of the tribe, for selling untaxed cigarettes on its reservation. (Boston Globe)
AREA GOLF CALENDAR Aug 6, 2008
Middletown Lions Club annual Golf Outing, 9 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. shotgun start at Pebble Creek Golf Club, 40 Route 537 East, Colts Neck. $150 includes greens fees, golf cart, barbecue dinner; non-golfers, $30. (NJ.com -- Times)
Boscov's files for bankruptcy, will close 10 stores Aug 5, 2008
The chain operates stores in Granite Run Mall in Middletown, Concord Mall in Delaware, and Exton Square Mall in Chester County. None of those stores is on the list to be closed. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Obituaries for Aug. 4, 2008 Aug 4, 2008
Mary Ann Mallon, 85, Nether Procidence resident Mary Ann Mallon, 85, of Nether Providence, died Aug. 1 at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Middletown. Born and reared in Lansdowne, Mrs. Mallon resided in Nether Providence for 45 years. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Obituaries for July 31, 2008 Jul 31, 2008
Contributions: Easter Seals, 468 N. Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063. Michael Andrew Devlin, 52, Electrician; former Upland resident Michael Andrew Devlin, 52, of Wilmington, Del. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
U.S. judo official resigns Jul 28, 2008
A telephone number listed for Thornton in Middletown, Calif. where he lives, was disconnected. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Suspected sex predators just can't avoid the lure Jul 26, 2008
Silveri's arrest Wednesday capped an investigation that began by Carroll in April, when she signed online, entered various public special interest chat rooms and received an instant message from "StrongWilled07." Silveri, an eight-year state police veteran who specializes in accident reconstruction with Troop K in Philadelphia, told authorities at the time of his arrest he owned and used the screen name "StrongWilled07." Troop K also includes the Media station in Middletown, and the Skippack... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Bookmaking, loan-shark probe lands more than a dozen arrests Jul 23, 2008
MIDDLETOWN - A Delaware County bookmaker with alleged ties to the Philadelphia mob was arrested Tuesday along with 12 others after an investigation into what authorities say was a large-scale bookmaking and loan-sharking operation headquartered in Ridley Township. Dubbed "Operation Delco Nostra," the state police probe focused on Nicholas "Nicky the Hat" Cimino, 49, of Wallingford, the alleged leader of a lucrative organization operating across southeastern Pennsylvania. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
News from around Delaware County Jul 22, 2008
- BETTE ALBURGER Middletown Church gets OK for plans Council unanimously approved St. George Greek Orthodox Church's application for conditional-use approval and its reverse subdivision and revised land development plan. This paves the way for the church on East Forge Road to increase parking from an existing 95 spaces to 240 spaces to accommodate the needs of a growing congregation. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Roadwatch: Getting cars, drivers off the road to save Jul 20, 2008
Middletown - Route 352 North, inlet repairs between Knowlton and Glen Riddle roads 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Tuesday ... Baltimore Pike (Route 1) North/South - Middletown, patching between Ridley Creek Road and Elwyn Road 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Another trip to American Legion championship for Carbondale/Lakeland Jul 17, 2008
The quartet all Times-Tribune All-Region players will participate in a workout Aug. 2 at Middletown High School and then play Aug. 3 at Commerce Bank Park on City Island in Harrisburg. Valley View s Dave Abdalla and West Scranton s Josh Schroeder failed to make the final cut. (Scranton Times, PA)
Officer's wife testifies she 'didn't feel safe in my home' Jul 16, 2008
DelcoTimes - Officer's wife testifies she 'didn't feel safe in my home. "I don't feel safe in my home," said an emotional Mandy McDevitt during Della Polla's preliminary hearing Tuesday. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Good News: Peace Corps appeals to Middletown couple Jul 13, 2008
Richard Erickson, 66, and his wife, Renee Erickson, 65, departed for a two-year service stint in China July 1. The Ericksons will be living with a host family for the first three months of their tour to fully immerse themselves in Chinese culture and language. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
High gas prices pushing riders out of cars, onto trains Jul 13, 2008
Early Friday morning at the R3 Elwyn station, cars overflowed the parking lot and lined the side of Elwyn Avenue all the way to Middletown Road. Even the bicycle racks were filled at the R3 Swarthmore station, with barely any room left to squeeze in just one more bike. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Editorial: Pay a fair share for state police services Jul 7, 2008
Middletown, with a population of 16,131, and Concord, with a population of 15,611, each have over the 10,000-plus resident communities targeted in the new House bill ... Tom Killion, R-168, of Middletown, is on the record against the bill ... But that doesn't stop people residing in Middletown from calling on the Aston and Brookhaven police forces when the state police are spread too thin to come to an accident or a crime scene. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Woman recovering from life-changing motorcyle accident Jul 7, 2008
"I believe everything happens for reason," said Kristin, "good and bad." As it turned out, "John the mailman" resides in an apartment not far from the crash site on Route 1 in Middletown Township. He'd even gotten caught up in traffic that resulted from the crash that fateful night. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
State police protection could become costly for some Delco towns Jul 4, 2008
There are 21 municipalities in the state that fit that criteria, the two said, and two of those lie in Delaware County: Middletown and Concord Townships, with populations of 16,131 and 15,611, respectively, according to the latest U.S. Census estimates ... Tom Killion, R-168, of Middletown, said he wouldn't support the bill as is, because it doesn't provide for any distribution system, it simply moves the cash back to the general fund in Harrisburg. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Preliminary hearings waived in Victoria's Secret case Jul 2, 2008
Danielle Crystal Vann, 28, of Philadelphia, and Tristan Bryson, a.k.a. Paul Mathurin, 26, of Brooklyn, were accompanied by attorneys when they appeared before Magisterial District Judge Walter A. Strohl in Lima District Court Tuesday. Both agreed to straight waivers. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Obituaries for July 2 Jul 2, 2008
Bernard J. Colangelo, 85, of Folcroft, died June 25 at Riddle memorial Hospital in Middletown ... William H. Pennell, 89, of Media, a decorated World War II veteran and retired letter carrier, died June 29 at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Middletown ... Arrangements: Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Permanent David Brinkerhoff Memorial Dedicated in ... Jun 30, 2008
A black granite monument honoring New York State Police Trooper David Brinkerhoff now stands in the Town of Middletown. The stone is the first permanent memorial for the slain trooper to be dedicated in the community where he died. (FOX23 News, NY)
Drive safely on Fourth of July weekend Jun 29, 2008
Middletown - Knowlton Road, utility installation between Creek Road and Linville Road 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-July 10. Haverford - College Avenue, PECO utility installation between Cooperstown and Turnbridge roads 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays through June 30. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Gebhart: St. James alumni are Bulldogs for blood Jun 27, 2008
Mr. Muscella spent the last three years at the Residences at Glen Riddle, a retirement home in Middletown. Almost until the very end, he played the piano for his fellow residents and continued to take their pictures. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Post Camp: The HOT List Jun 26, 2008
DB of Middletown High School, Ohio. HT-6'0WT-19640-4. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Obituaries for June 25 Jun 26, 2008
Jeanette Beddoe, 76, Middletown Township resident. Jeanette Beddoe, 76, of the Glen Mills section of Middletown Township, died June 13 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center ... Service: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown Road and Knowlton Road, Middletown. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Timothy Likes BYU Jun 24, 2008
By TBS Managing EditorDate: Jun 23, 2008 Gifford Timothy from Middletown, Delaware has a top school in mind as he preps for his junior year of high school. Having made three consecutive trips out to the All-Poly Camp and two straight trips to BYUs camps, Timothy has come to know BYU very well and he likes what he sees. (TotalBlueSports.com)
With eye on the Diamonds, Tourvilles opening new type of local restaurant Jun 21, 2008
After his northwest excursion, Zeran accepted the positions of executive chef and cellar manager at Stone Manor in Middletown, Maryland, managing both the kitchen and a Wine Spectator wine list of over 500 selections ... Colleen came to Stone Manor, in Middletown, Maryland as the pastry chef in early 2000. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Letters to the editor Jun 13, 2008
Laurie Barrett THOMASTON Exciting to see team win To the editor: I had the pleasure of attending the Class S championship baseball game between Thomaston High School and St. Bernard last Saturday in Middletown. It was exciting to see so many Thomaston residents at the game in support of their local team. (Thomaston Express, CT)
Obama's flimsy resume gives nation liberal cause for alarm Jun 7, 2008
They have one who can wax eloquent on public service, as he did in speaking to graduates of Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn. on the day before Memorial Day. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Tennis, auto racing, prep track and field Jun 7, 2008
Wyoming, Mansfield Ontario, Middletown Madison 2 ... 7, Adam Lewis, Middletown Madison, 21-33/4. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Stationary bikes join charity race lineup (20) Jun 1, 2008
Jeff Schaeffer, of Middletown, participates in a spin bike session held Saturday morning inside the Yellow Breeches Middle School as part of the Tour de Cure to help benefit the American Diabetes Association. Share. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
