Human Interest - Bensalem Township

Fate for Historic Stockham Building Still in Limbo

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7 months ago

August 6, 2025

The long wait continues for Morrisville to see what the future holds for the Stockham Building.

After years of waiting and frustration, hope seemed to come alive when in September of 2024 the property owners’ architect Rustin Olher, of Harman, Deutsch, Olher (hdo) revealed initial plans, saying the building overall is in good condition for the length of time it has been vacant.

In December of 2024, hdo Architect Erik Quick gave the final details, saying estimated work on the building could take 14 to 16 months once it begins. Planners hoped work could get underway in March of 2025 but funding and financing could delay it by a month or so.

Spring of 2025 came and went with no work and more delays. In May of 2025, the future started to look uncertain as many structural issues came to light and the property owners needed to decide in June whether to fix or demolish the building.

At the Morrisville Borough Council July 15th meeting, the Isett Group was scheduled to present an update and or decision on whether to move forward, however, representatives from the group did not appear.

Key priorities still include addressing cellular and utility connections onsite, removing old equipment, and resolving utility issues before further action can be taken. Code enforcement and the building’s owner(s) are being urged to resolve the building’s situation, officials said.

Once structual issues were disclosed, a safety fence went about two months ago at the historic Stockham Building and remains in place currently.

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Pothole Repair Continues Next Week in Bucks County

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21 hours ago

March 6, 2026

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PennDOT announced maintenance crews will be working next week to repair deteriorated pavement on state roadways in Bucks County.

Drivers are advised that periodic daytime lane closures and possible slowdowns will occur next week at the followinn g locations:

Route 413 (Veterans Highway/Durham Road), Bristol and Buckingham townships
Durham Road, Middletown Township
State Road, Bensalem Township
Route 611 (Easton Road), Tinicum Township
Route 663 (John Fries Highway), Quakertown Borough and Milford Township
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Other Main Roadways:

I-76
I-95
U.S. 1
Route 63 (Woodhaven Road)

Drivers are reminded to slow down in work zones and refrain from distracted driving to keep themselves and our workers safe.

Since January 1, PennDOT District 6 has received more than 2,900 customer concerns regarding potholes and has used more than 740 tons of asphalt across the five-county Philadelphia region.

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Do you Know Where Morgan Is ?

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21 hours ago

March 6, 2026

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Falls Township Police are seeking help with locating a missing 17 year-old last seen on Trenton Avenue Friday morning.

Morgan Douglas was last seen this morning in the 900 block of West Trenton Avenue, Morrisville, police said in a press release.

She was wearing a grey ‘essential’ hooded sweatshirt, a dark grey North Face Jacket, and black ‘Croc’ shoes. Morgan also has a tattoo, reading ‘Morgan,’ on her right wrist.

Anyone seeing Morgan is asked to call 911, anyone with information is asked to contact the assigned investigator, Detective Gregory Small, at (215) 302-3306, or via email at g.small@fallstwppd.com.

Information may also be provided anonymously at (215) 949-9120, or via email at tiplines@fallstwppd.com.

Human Interest - Bensalem Township

Police Seek Info on Missing Teen Believed to be in Lower Bucks Area

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2 days ago

March 5, 2026

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Police from Plumstead Township Police Department with an assist from Tullytown Borough Police are asking for help from the community in attempting to locate a missing 17 year-old .

Ryan Jaatar Age 17 is 5ft 8in Brown eyes and has not been seen since January 3, 2026, police say.

Jaatar was last seen by his father at their residence in Plumstead Township.

Jaatar’s, according to investigators, is believed to be in the Levittown/Bristol/Croydon area.

Anyone with information, please contact Detective Stacie Arnosky at sarnosky@plumstead.gov or 215-766-8741, ext. 120 or Contact the Tullytown Borough Police Department at 215-945-0999. You can also submit a confidential tip at through this link.