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Regional Roundup: Friends Make Video for Missing Man

Tax collector calls investigation a personal vendetta and a school district could lose more than $600K in aid.

Here are some highlights from our region.

Friends Make Video for Missing Man: Missing person Brian Shipley disappeared on the evening of Feb. 13.

Tax Collector: Investigation a Personal Vendetta: Ellen Jarvis claims that the township has overpaid Barbara Loftus for her services in 2010 and 2011. The board's decision to not place the matter on the next agenda sparked Jarvis' public resignation last week.

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School District Could Lose $650K in Aid: President Obama's proposal to eliminate funding for school districts near military installations could pose further budgetary concerns for Hatboro-Horsham.

Burglary with Forced Entry Reported: The Lower Southampton police report also includes theft and assault.

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Food Pantry Out of Food, Money: The pantry is run by Jesus Focus Ministry Group, a local organization primarily funded by federal and state grants. However, their money has run out and they're asking members of the community to donate food, medicine and hygiene items.

Two Cited for Smoking on School Grounds: Bensalem police also reported a DUI.

Supervisors Approve Plan to Widen Rogers Road: With Temple Judea construction underway and other developments stalled, the Doylestown Township board had to make a difficult choice.


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