Sunday, April 14, 2013
A look at the history of our region, courtesy of 'Old Images of Montgomery County, PA' on Facebook.
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Sunday, April 14
Here's one old time photo from "Old Images of Montgomery County PA" that got even the current homeowner talking. This photo was submitted to the site by Matthew Huff. It is the current home to the Thomas family in West Point, Upper Gwynedd. The home at 614 Garfield Avenue is the former property of tinsmith J.F. Fenstermacher, according to the post. Do you recognize this home? What do you like about West Point?
Friday, February 8, 2013
The special hoagie sale benefits Matthew Knoebel, a Lansdale teen battling leukemia at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Snow won't stop Upper Gwynedd Fire Department and Upper Gwynedd Mommy Market from making the life of a leukemia patient better. The special hoagie sale to benefit Lansdale teen Matthew Knoebel is still scheduled for Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. "We have started prepping all the supplies for the event and are so excited to bring this back to help out such a young boy and his fight," states the public Facebook event page. All proceeds will go to Knoebel and his family to help with medical costs. Knoebel, 13, was diagnosed in October with acute myeloid leukemia and awaits a bone marrow transplant. Hoagies are offered in Italian, turkey and ham. All hoagies are made dry with condiments onthe side. Hoagies are $5 each. There will be a drive-…
Thursday, December 27, 2012
While no criminal activity has occurred in the township regarding solicitors, police have been receiving complaints from residents about such activity. Protect yourself by knowing the rules of the ordinance
While no criminal activity has occurred in Upper Gwynedd Township regarding solicitors, the police department has been receiving complaints from residents regarding such activity. The complaints involve home remodelers, electric suppliers and meat and seafood vendors, police said. Solicitors in the township must obtain a permit from the police department and it must be displayed by the soliciting individual. Ask to see this permit. Upper Gwynedd Police suggest residents be cautious whenever opening the door to a stranger; if you are unsure, don't open the door. Feel free to call 911 to have an officer investigate any solicitation. You can also email PoliceTips@UpperGwynedd.org. Know the township ordinance as it relates to commercial …
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Matthew Knoebel, 12, a Penndale Middle Schooler, is currently battling leukemia at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and a donor will be needed. A pancake fundraiser is set for Dec. 16 in Hatfield, as well as a hot chocolate sale
Penndale seventh-grader Matthew Knoebel is surrounded by love and generosity. The leukemia patient, 12, has spent a month on a hospital bed at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, but you can tell his mother, Christina Simpson, has made him feel at home. The hearts of the West Point-rooted Simpson family — sisters Christina and fiance Tom Coughlin, Kellie Roggio, of Upper Gwynedd, and Mary Aderman of Lansdale; brother Michael; and parents Mike and Sue — are much like their homelife (and Matthew's hospital room door): open. On Halloween, Knoebel and his mom spent the afternoon watching Jim Gaffigan’s “Beyond the Pale.” Later that night, Christina took a Halloween bag of candy to her son, which was donated through Altoona’s “Make a …
Friday, July 6, 2012
The former Genuardi's at Sumneytown Pike and Church Road was acquired by Giant and underwent a multi-million dollar remodeling and update
Giant Food Store will open at Church Road and Sumneytown Pike at 8 a.m. Sunday. The former Genuardi's location - incorrectly called West Point instead of its real locale in Upper Gwynedd - was closed in June as it underwent a multi-million dollar remodel and update of amenities, according to Chris Band, spokesman for Giant Food Stores. Other stores that underwent remodeling and are set to open Sunday are located in Huntingdon Valley, Jamison, Kennett Square and West Chester. Remodeled departments in clude produce, bakery, meat, deli and seafood. "It's an exciting time for all of our store teams as we look forward to opening the doors and introducing the Giant shopping experience to each community," said Giant President Rick Herring in a …
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
The woman in her 60s was taken by ground transport to Abington Memorial Hospital for treatment. No charges filed yet against Perkasie woman who sideswiped the victim
A West Point woman in her 60s was sideswiped and injured as she entered her red Honda Civic EX after coming out of West Point Post Office Tuesday afternoon. The woman, whose name was not available at the scene, was taken by Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lansdale to Abington Memorial Hospital for treatment for head lacerations, according to Upper Gwynedd Township Officer Ted Caiola. A small puddle of blood was visible on the roadway of West Point Pike outside the driver door of the Civic. The Civic was located along the curb of West Point Pike in front of the post office. "A 60-year-old patron of the post office comes out to her car. She was by the door, waiting for traffic to go by, and she was sideswiped by a 30-year-old driver," …
Friday, June 29, 2012
The conversion of the Genuardi's in Upper Gwynedd at Sumneytown Pike and Church Road into a Giant Market begins today. The market will reopen July 8
1. Watch the movie "Big Miracle" (Rated PG) for free at 6:30 p.m. at Lansdale Library. 2. The Skatalites perform at Sellersville Theater at 8 p.m. as part of their "Echoes of Kingston" World Tour, along with special guest Ruder Than You. Tickets are $30. 3. The conversion of the Genuardi's in Upper Gwynedd at Sumneytown Pike and Church Road into a Giant Market begins today. The market will reopen July 8. 4. Bring your favorite percussion instrument to a drum circle at 7:30 p.m. at Virago Baking Company and Cafe, 322 1/2 W. Main St., Lansdale. 5. An entire house yard sale begins tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2065 Stewart Drive in Hatfield Township. Items for sale include furniture, household items, kitchen items, college dorm items, …
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Giant announced its Genuardi's-to-Giant conversion schedule
The Genuardi's in Upper Gwynedd at West Point Pike/Church Road and Sumneytown Pike will officially cease business on June 28 at 6 p.m. and reopen as a Giant Food Store on July 8 at 8 a.m. Today, Giant Food Stores, out of Carlisle, Pa., announced its schedule for converting 15 Philadelphia-area Genuardi’s stores to Giant stores. The conversion will take place in three “phases,” the first of which will begin June 28. Five stores will close for ten days during each phase. For pharmacy hours, see below. According to a June 21 Giant press release, each store will receive an updated refrigeration system, better lighting and new signage — and each store will be “thoroughly cleaned and painted." The in-store banks will be open during the …
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Upper Gwynedd Township Police said the suspect kicked in the door of a home on West Point Pike Monday morning and fled out the rear door after the resident grabbed a knife
He eluded police, but they need your help in finding the suspect. Upper Gwynedd Township Police have released a sketch of the suspect involved in the home invasion Monday morning in West Point. The suspect is described as a black male, 6 feet tall, medium build, with a dark black or blue shirt and dark blue jean, police said. The suspect was also wearing a black-colored stocking over his head. Police said he appeared to be wearing gloves with fingertips exposed. There were no weapons displayed or insinuated, police said. Police said the woman who was home during the home invasion struggled with the suspect in the kitchen and she was able to grab a knife. The suspect then fled out the back door. Police searched the area around the train …
Monday, May 21, 2012
Female resident said to be "okay" after physical struggle with black male suspect
Update, 4:23 p.m. Monday, May 21: Chief David Duffy said they have not found a suspect. He said the investigation is still active. Earlier Story Below Upper Gwynedd Township Police are looking for a man who kicked in the front door of an occupied West Point residence at about 11:15 a.m. Monday in an attempt to burglarize the home. Upper Gwynedd Township Police Chief David Duffy said the resident struggled with the suspect inside the home, "particularly in the kitchen area," and was eventually able to grab a knife, at which point the suspect fled the residence through a rear door. A K9 unit from Whitemarsh Township was still assisting Upper Gwynedd police in a search for the suspect early Monday afternoon. Whitpain Township and Towamencin …
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Joe Bifolco
10:38 pm on Friday, February 8, 2013
Please come out and get your hoagies early. Any donation will graciously be accepted. See you there!! more ›