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Murderer Gets Life Sentence, Restaurant Closes Among Top Local News

Catch up on the past week's headlines.

Man Gets Life for Murdering 18-Month-Old Girl: Adrian Allen pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and child endangerment on Tuesday and was sentenced to life in prison.

Gino's Closes Due to 'Conflicting Interest': Bensalem lost another restaurant with the closure of Gino's Burgers and Chicken, though there is no way of knowing it from the sign at the building's entrance that is still advertising a new menu and cheaper prices.

Bensalem's Stealin' the Covers Band Debuts: A Bensalem-based six-piece cover band—Stealin' the Covers—made its debut on Saturday, Feb. 2 in nearby New Hope. 

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Amtrak Train Halts After Striking Large Bird: An Amtrak train was delayed for nearly an hour on Saturday after striking a large bird, an Amtrak official said.

13-Year-Old Black Belt Wins Gold: Bensalem's 13-year-old black belt, Kyle Leon competed at the Action Martial Arts World Championships and left with the gold.

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