Indian Valley police reports: Week of May 18

Accident A 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier driven by Elizabeth Ann Krout, 25, of Bedminster, began to rotate, crossed the road and hit a tree while trying to negotiate a left curve on Schwenksville Road near Springmount Road in Upper Salford about 5:50 a.m. May 10, Pennsylvania State Police in Skippack said.
http://www.montgomerynews.com/articles/2012/05/24/souderton_independent/news/doc4fb549c44885f723113781.txt

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 22:31:57 -0700

Pennypacker Mills exhibit to commemorate 150th anniversary of Civil War

In commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, a new exhibit will open on Tuesday, May 15 at historic Pennypacker Mills. “Call to Arms! Emergency Militia in Pennsylvania during the Gettysburg Campaign” will focus on the citizen soldiers from Pennsylvania, who were the first forces to defend the Commonwealth from the Confederate invasion in June, 1863.
http://www.montgomerynews.com/articles/2012/05/17/springford_reporter_valley_item/news/doc4fb027d86c9d5961085108.txt

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 23:33:22 -0700

Pennsylvania man motorcycles to Alaska for child illness

SCHWENKSVILLE -- Though the trip won't be easy, Ted Danforth hopes his 12,000-mile, solo motorcycle ride to Alaska will make life a little easier for the 300,000 children in the U.S. diagnosed with juvenile arthritis.
http://www.goerie.com/article/20120507/NEWS06/305079945/Pennsylvania-man-motorcycles-to-Alaska-for-child-illness

Published: Sun, 06 May 2012 21:12:26 -0700

Black Bear Spotted in Montgomery County

Authorities in Montgomery County are searching for a black bear that local residents have spotted wandering through backyards. Photo Credit: Bill Hodson
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Officials-Search-for-Bear-in-Montgomery-County--152083485.html

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 13:49:25 -0700

On Tap community calendar

ONGOING EVENTS: CELEBRATE RECOVERY The newest ministry at Hopewell Community Church, 1130 Commerce Drive, Pottstown, will “Celebrate Recovery” through meetings every Wednesday at 7p.m. Celebrate Recovery deals with Hurts, Hang Ups, and yes Habits. It is a twelve step program, unlike other programs we know who our “higher power” is, the one and only God and it is biblically based. We will honor ...
http://berksmontnews.com/articles/2012/05/25/community_connection/news/doc4fbce478b2991499053552.txt

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 15:27:09 -0700