Human Interest - Bensalem Township

Silver Lake Nature Center Opens Their New Observation Platform to the Community in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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1 year ago

December 9, 2024

A sunny, cold Saturday welcomed locals braving the frosty conditions to a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new observation deck at Silver Lake Nature Center (SLNC).

On-hand to celebrate with Director -Naturalist PattiAnn Cutter, were Commissioner Diane Marseglia, Angie Nagle, Executive Director of the Bucks County Department of Parks and Recreation, representatives of the county, Friends of SLNC and members of the community.

Commissioner Marseglia, who did the ribbon-cutting honors, said the deck is a testament to the energy and support of the Friends of SLNC, the architect, the engineer and the community. It was a pleasure to be here, she said, thanking everyone involved.

Besides thanking everyone for their dedication and support, Cutter also thanked the commissioners for approving Athena Contracting LLC, of Philadelphia to do the reconstruction.

Construction began in August 2024, on the newly installed platform and was re-opened Saturday, at approximately 9:35 a.m.

It was a beautiful day to open the long awaited, new, beautiful observation deck, observers said

In addition, Nagel thanked everyone who helped make the idea of reconstructing the deck 2 years ago become a reality and the ribbon-cutting ceremony that officially opened the new observation deck.

All involved with the new observation platform Credit: Joanne Ames – LBS

Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, many returned to the center to continue discussing the deck, SLNC, and other topics, while others attended took part in the monthly volunteer led clean up.

The long-awaited reopening of the platform was a early holiday gift for Cutter, SLNC and the community that frequents Silver Lake trails and park.

Credit: Joanne Ames – LBS

And now this new platform and trails leading up to it. are open to the public, which is what matters most, to Cutter and SLNC officials.

Human Interest - Bensalem Township

Pothole Repair Continues Next Week in Bucks County

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14 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
Almshouse Road, Doylestown and Warwick townships

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.

Cops, Courts & Fire -Falls Township

Do you Know Where Morgan Is ?

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14 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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1 day 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.