If the past year has shown anything, it s that good people come together in the toughest of times. Last week’s 100-year flood in Bensalem, Bristol Township and Bristol Borough is no exception.
From dining fundraiser to GoFundMe campaigns, the community is rallying around victims of the July 12 floods, many of whom still are navigating complicated insurance claims or who lacked flood insurance coverage at all.
“I’m so thankful for his help because I wouldn’t have been able to afford putting me and my boys anywhere,” said Connie Leon.
Leon and her two sons fell victim to the flash flooding in Lafayette Condominiums in Bensalem, and lost everything. The family was in a Best Western for three days after the July 12 storms, with help from a $500 gift card from the American Red Cross. Currently, they’re staying at the Sheraton on Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia, thanks to Leon’s ex-brother-in-law who used his points to put a roof over their heads.
Police respond to multiple terrorizing threats at Rayne schools
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and last updated 2021-04-20 19:37:20-04
Rayne Police Department has responded to multiple terrorizing incidents at local schools in the last week.
On Monday, April 12, 2021, Armstrong Middle School received multiple emails threatening a bombing and mass shooting event. An investigation identified a 14-year-old girl Armstrong student as the sender of the emails. The student was charged with five counts of terrorizing, according to police.
On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 10:55 AM, Rayne High School received a bomb threat by telephone. The school was cleared of students. The campus was searched using multiple dogs trained to find explosive devices. No devices were found and the school was released back to staff at 1:30 PM. This matter is under investigation and an arrest is probable.
More Threats Against Rayne School Today, Investigation Underway
On Monday of last week, officials at Armstrong Middle School were alerted to threats made against that school. Emails from a 14-year old student of that school threatened bombing and a mass shooting. That 14-year old has been charged.
Another threat was made today, this one was a bomb threat via a telephone call to Rayne High School. Students and staff were evacuated, the campus was locked down and searched, but no bomb was found. An investigation into the matter is underway.
I remember the days in which the only threat to schools was a kid trying to blow up the school bus and burning his lips on the exhaust pipe. (Y all remember that joke? Kids would probably get arrested today for telling it in the wrong place. We don t joke about that stuff any longer.)
Bucks County non-profit brings online safety to students in Bristol Twp. School District
Bucks County non-profit brings online safety during the pandemic to students in Bristol School District
Shawnette Wilson details a Bucks County non-profit and the online safety measures they are teaching students, to keep them safe online.
LEVITTOWN, Pa. - Kids and teens were already spending a lot of time on their phones and computers. Then came quarantine and virtual school, turning their entire lives digital.
Parents always seek to keep kids safe while online and one organization wants to help. I have my school laptop, an iPod and a tablet, said 13-year-old Grace Rugarber. She has spent more time than ever online this past year.