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Primary Elections, Firefighters Awarded Top Local News

Check out this week's top headlines from around Bensalem.

Trevose Firefighters Awarded Medals of Valor

Firefighters from Trevose and Bristol were awarded by the Bucks County Fire Chiefs and Firefighters Association Monday night for their acts of bravery during two incidents last December.

Bensalem Candidates Chosen for November General Election

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Seven candidates will vie for four school board seats, and three council seats will be up for grabs between six hopefuls.

State Police Arrest 5 at DUI Checkpoint

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The intent of a checkpoint is to keep drivers safe, police say.

Don't RUN Away From the Bear

PA Game Commission lists 'do's and don'ts' when there's a bear in the 'hood.

Operation Birthday Box, founded by a local family, provides a box of birthday gifts for needy children at local shelters, like Bucks County Housing Group and A Woman’s Place.

Site Dedicated for Global War on Terror Memorial

The planned memorial will rest at the courtyard of the Bucks County Courthouse in Doylestown and honor the memories of Bucks County soldiers who were killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Board Appoints New Principal for High School

Stephen Brandt previously served as principal for Roxborough High School. He was appointed to Bensalem High School principal at the school board's May 22 meeting.

Bucks County Community College Celebrates 47th Commencement

More than 800 BCCC students graduated Thursday from Bucks County Community College during a ceremony at the Newtown Campus.


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