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County's National Recognition for Child Health, Capture of Alleged Rapist on the Run Top Montco News
Revenge for a dog left in a hot car and a ghost story in Horsham round out the week's top stories in Montgomery County.
MontCo Named Among 50 Healthiest Counties for Kids in U.S.
U.S. News and World Report listed the county as the 35th healthiest for children, based on statistics such as low-birth-weight babies, death from injuries, teen births and children in poverty.
Alleged Child Rapist Caught in Costa Rica, Returned to U.S.
Harold Eugene Smith of Upper Dublin was charged in 2010 and failed to appear for a hearing in 2011.
Woman Locks Dog in Car During Heatwave; Did Samaritan Retribution Go Too Far?
A Norristown woman with a habit of leaving her dog in the car filed a report with police last week, after a samaritan – or vandal? – placed dog feces throughout her vehicle, including in the air vents.
Alleged Serial Bank Robber Sought By Authorities
The robber struck a Huntingdon Valley bank branch Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Mom Brings Bat to Grad Party Brawl, Police Say
Lakeisha Boyd, 31, of Pottstown, faces felony charges after she allegedly struck four juvenile females with a metal bat during a fight at a graduation party.
Lights, Camera, Action in 'Haunted' Home
The filming of independent 'psychological horror' movie 'Remorse' was carried out largely in Horsham's Penrose-Strawbridge house, which is said to be haunted.
Crash Injures Woman in Mercy Suburban Hospital Parking Lot
A Buick collided with a Mazda in the hospital parking lot, injuring one female driver.
Got Graffiti? It Could Cost You
The Hatboro Borough Council plans to introduce an ordinance that would penalize property owners who fail to remove or cover graffiti.
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