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Regional Roundup: After Strike, Neshaminy Schools OK New Calendar

And Doylestown firefighters rescue a woman from a car smashed underneath a semi-truck.

 Because of the  teacher's eight-day strike in January, the board revised and approved this school year's calendar to ensure that students would complete the required 180 days of instruction by June 15. The board also approved the 2012-13 school calendar.

: Among other incidents requiring state trooper attention, the state police responded to three incidents of reported forgery at Parx Casino on Sunday, Mar. 23 and Monday, Mar. 24. Three different people attempted to exchange counterfeit money at a cashier cage.

: Nearly 100 companies and more than 400 attendees are expected at event in Bristol, including some friendly faces from Patch.

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: Radio station 93.3 WMMR added another piece to its listener-created rock band with the selection of Warminster resident Ryan Voelker as rhythm guitarist to the six-member group. The band will perform at the station's outdoor concert in May and record a three song demo.

A driver had to be extricated from her car after a crash on Rt. 313 (Swamp Road) at Maple Avenue in Doylestown left the car smashed underneath a semi-tractor trailer the evening of Tuesday, Mar. 27.

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: Since some public comment has begun to err on the abusive side, including personal attacks at board members or other township officials, the board is implementing a new set of rules for community members speaking during public comment to follow.


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