April Health Inspections in Souderton

Dunkin Donuts, E. M. Crouthamel Elementary, Jeese's Barbecue, Souderton Family Restaurant and more inspected in April.

The Montgomery County Health Department in April conducted inspections of food-service establishments in Souderton. Click each facility's name to see its Patch directory listing and click the date of its inspection to read the health department's report. Abington Health Adult Day Services - Souderton, 228 Ridge Avenue, 4/5/2013 County Line Service Center, 681 East Broad Street, 4/8/2013 Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin-Robbins, 653 E Broad Street, 4/30/2013 E. M. Crouthamel Elementary School, 143 S. School Lane, 4/30/2013 El Aguacat Restaurant, 38 W Broad Street, 4/5/2013 Jesse's Barbecue & Local Market, 98 N. County Line Road, 4/5/2013 Olde Indian Valley Inn, Inc, 101 East Broad St, 4/8/2013 Senior Adult Activity Center of Indian Valley DBA …

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Health Code Reports for February-March

A collection of Montgomery County heath inspection reports for restaurants in Lansdale Borough, Montgomery Township, Towamencin Township, Upper Gwynedd Township, Souderton Borough, and Franconia Township.

Here is a rundown of this month's Montgomery County health inspection reports for restaurants in the North Penn and Indian Valley regions.

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Five Things to Know: International Spring Fest, Leukemia Fundraiser and More

St. Rose of Lima holds a Mommy Market at its location at 428 S. Main St., North Wales, from 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is $1. Shoppers can find gently-used children’s clothing, books, toys, games and more.

1. Today is the 22nd annual International Spring Festival at North Penn High School in Towamencin, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The multicultural event is one of the largest of its kind in the state. 2. A benefit for the Pennsylvania Hardcore documentary is tonight at 7 at Lansdale VFW, 805 W. Second St. Entry cost is $10. Dysphoria is the headliner, with Strength For A Reason, Pillars of Villainy, xSluggernautx, Back and Forth and Objection. 3. There is a beef and beer event tonight from 6 to 10 at Tylersport Fire House for 2-year-old leukemia patient Garrett, of Lansdale. Tickets are $25. The event features raffles, 50/50 and grand prizes. Music by Mike Greer and Co. Garrett is the grandson of Kathy Hendricks, owner of BeeJay Carpet One in …

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March Health Inspections in Souderton and Franconia

How did your favorites fair during their March health inspections?

The Montgomery County Health Department in March conducted inspections of food-service establishments in Souderton and Franconia. Click each facility's name to see its Patch directory listing and click the date of its inspection to read the health department's report. Souderton Franconia

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Five Things to Know Today: B-Dawk Speaks, $1,000 Giveaway and More

The North Penn High School Student Government Association holds a student talent show at 7:30 p.m., featuring 14 acts. The winner will be selected by live text message voting from members of the audience. Prizes for the top three acts. Admission is $5.

1. Former Philadelphia Eagles safety Brian Dawkins will speak at a fundraiser at Calvary Church, 820 Route 113, Souderton, tonight at 7:30. Dawkins will tell stories and hold a Q&A with the audience. 2. Beginning today at 8 a.m., Univest Corporation kicks off its first “Caring for Community Giveaway” of 2013. It is a contest that will award $1,000 to a local nonprofit arts organization, selected by the community. The public can nominate the arts group at www.facebook.com/UnivestCorporation and explain why the group should win the money. Contest ends March 25. 3. The North Penn High School Student Government Association holds a student talent show at 7:30 p.m., featuring 14 acts. The winner will be selected by live text message voting from …

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Be Prepared: Local Boy Scouts Test First Aid Skills

More than 180 Scouts from the General Nash District, comprising North Penn and Souderton school districts, improved and tested their First Aid skills at the district's annual First Aid Meet at Indian Valley Middle School Saturday morning

Inside Indian Valley Middle School in Lower Salford Township Saturday, a young man was seriously injured with a broken arm. Another you male had hypothermia, and, unfortunately, succumbed to his injuries. At least two other teens were treated for wounds and injuries, and were transported to safety via a stretcher made out of wooden rods and blankets. While the injuries were fake, the scenarios were real at the annual Boy Scouts of America General Nash District First Aid Meet. According to co-organizer Jeff Baer, of Troop 84 in North Wales Borough, 186 Scouts from 31 patrols from 17 different troops in the North Penn and Souderton Area school districts were competing for top honors at the meet, and a chance to go home with the Robert S. …

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Local Health Inspections Roundup

A compilation of links to the recent Montgomery County Health Department food service establishment inspections from December through February in Lansdale, Towamencin, Montgomery Township, Hatfield, North Wales, Souderton, Upper Gwynedd and Franconia

Here's a collection of links to the recent Montgomery County health inspection reports for the North Penn region. The Montgomery County Health Department in December conducted inspections of food-service establishments in the Lansdale Borough. Click each facility's name within each link to see its Patch directory listing and click the date of its inspection to read the health department's report. Subscribe to our free daily newsletter | Follow us on Facebook | Follow us @LansdalePatch| Follow us on Instagram | Check out our YouTube page|

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Telford Man Admits to Robbing El Aguacate

Souderton restaurant robbed in September. Robber sentenced to fines, court costs, probation.

A Telford man was forced to pay an $100 fine and returned the $290 he admitted to stealing from a Souderton restaurant as part of his sentence. He will be forced to pay the court costs and also serve five years of probation, as well. Luis A. Rivera-Fernandez, 39, of the 100 block of North Main Street, Telford, admitted to robbing the restaurant in 2012, according to a report on the Philly Burbs website. Rivera-Fernandez’s sentence came down as a result from a September robbery of El Aguacate Restaurant 38 W. Broad St., Souderton. Police were reportedly dispatched at 9:20 p.m. The case’s criminal complaint states Rivera-Fernandez yelled at a female behind the counter to “give me the money and nothing will happen to you.” Philly Burbs …

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North Penn, LC, Souderton Schools React to Connecticut Shooting

Jennifer Lawson of The Reporter in Lansdale spoke with officials at two major public school districts, as well as Lansdale Catholic, on safety in their districts

Photo Gallery: Lansdale Mardi Gras Parade 2012

A visual look at citizens celebrating an annual tradition that ushers the holiday season in the borough

You can't beat candy and Santa. You also can't beat community, as thousands packed West Main Street from Mitchell to Memorial Park Saturday for the 62nd Mardi Gras Parade in Lansdale. There were oohs, there were ahs, there was Santa Claus. This year, his elves were Towamencin volunteer firefighters, and his sleigh, Engine 76-4. He was paraded through town by the likes of North Penn Marching Band, Souderton's Big Red Band, Fairmount Fire Co., Hilltown Fire Co., Lansdale Cannoneers, North Penn YMCA (and Adventure Guides), 4-H Clubs, Mater Dei Catholic School, Knights 4 Life, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies, cops, clowns and — literally — cheerleaders. The event ran 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and was organized by the Lansdale Mardi Gras …

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