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OMG PD: Stolen Caramel Crèmes Lead to Felony Charges for Local Woman

This week's stories include a woman who is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing candy from Wawa, a birthday gone wrong for another local woman, and nudity at a train station in Norristown.

Stolen Caramel Crèmes Lead to Felony Charges for Local Woman: According to a report in the Ambler Patch, a 22-year-old woman is facing felony charges after she allegedly stole four bags of caramel crèmes from a local Wawa. The report indicates that the woman had previously been an employee at the Wawa, which lead to police being able to identify her. Read the full story here. Naked Man Strikes Norristown Train Station: According to a report in the Norristown Patch, a 50-year-old man was cited for disorderly conduct after a passing police vehicle noticed the fully nude man standing at the Elm Street SEPTA station. The report states that upon seeing police, the man quickly redressed. Read the full story here. Woman Facing Charges After …

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THREE RECALLS: Products That Contain Daniella Mangoes Being Recalled

Three companies are recalling products that contain the recalled Daniella mangoes.

The following recalls include previously recalled Splendid Products Daniella mangoes: F&S PRODUCE CO. RECALLING FRESH CUT MANGO PRODUCTS F&S Produce Co., Inc of Rosenhyn, NJ is recalling a limited number of now expired products that contain fresh cut mangoes with a code date that is one or before August 28 because they contain recalled Daniella mangoes that may be contaminated with Salmonella. Products were distributed to grocery stores and convenience stores in Pennsylvania and the Northeast. No illness have been reported. To see the exact products that are being recalled and their UPC Codes, click here.   READY PAC RECALLING FRESH CUT FRUIT PRODUCTS Ready Pac Foods, Inc. is recalling packaged fruit products containing mangoes because …

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RECALL: Diced and Sliced Apple Products for Listeria Contamination

A New Jersey Company is recalling individually packaged products that contain sliced and diced apples.

Missa Bay, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ready Pac Foods, Inc., of Swedesboro, New Jersey is voluntarily recalling a total of 293,488 cases and 296,224 individually distributed units of fruit, vegetable, and sandwich products containing apples, as listed below, with the Use-by dates of July 8, 2012 through August 20, 2012 because they contain diced or sliced apples which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious or life-threatening food borne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it. Symptoms of infection may include fever, muscle aches, gastro intestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea. The illness primarily impacts pregnant women and adults …

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Romney's Visit Made Wawa a Winner

Political pundits say Wawa benefited from publicity over Mitt Romney's controversial campaign stop.

The latest edition of PoliticsPa's Ups & Downs List says the Delware County-based Wawa convenience store chain got a boost from Mitt Romney's visit to Pennsylvania on Father's Day weekend. Where's the best spot in your community for Romney or Obama to campaign? Tell us in the comments section below. It was a controversial campaign stop since Romney was set to visit one Wawa but showed up at a different location when protesters and former Gov. Ed Rendell rallied at Romney's original destination. Here's a rundown of commentary on Romney's "Wawa-gate" including everything from the finer points of hoagies versus subs to the text of Romney's speech at the event. Wawa has about 570 stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and …

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Ben Miller

11:01 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012

And "Frightwingslayer" I believe you just made a death threat against a Presidential Candidate. You said, "The good news is that Romney is dead in Pa."   more ›

Trappe Man Pockets Lost Wallet at Skippack Wawa

Find out what this not so "Good Samaritan" got sentenced to in court Thursday.

Judge Gary S. Silow determined in Norristown courts Thursday that Joseph Bernard Hartenstein did not take "reasonable measures to be a Good Samaritan," according to a report in the Times Herald. Hartenstein, 21, of the 400 block of West Main Street in Trappe, reportedly found a wallet on Feb. 4 dropped by a Skippack resident at the Wawa located at 4121 Skippack Pike in Skippack. Security cameras at the Wawa caught all of the action on tape, according to the court reports. The wallet contained identification of the victim, credit cards and $200 cash. Tapes show Hartenstein picking up the wallet, from the floor near the entrance, and pocketing into his own coat, said the story in the Herald. On Feb. 14, police reported they questioned …

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Judy A Muche

11:04 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

Ur funny...from you friendly neighborhood hairdresser...except my neighborhood isn't very friendly...LOL   more ›

Montco Commissioners to Make Changes to Health Code, Shop at Wawa

The county board of commissioners meets today at 10 a.m. at One Montgomery Plaza.

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners meets again today, Thursday, April 5, at 10 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room on the 8th floor of One Montgomery Plaza. Among the items of business on the agenda today is a resolution authorizing changes to the Public Health Code and the establishment of Distracted Driving Week in Montgomery County. According to the agenda, the commissioners will also be awarding 12 contracts worth over $600,000 for a variety of products like milk and juice from Wawa and mosquito control products to servies like the consultant for the Montgomery County Radio Committee. Download the full agenda for today's meeting in our PDF section. You can also see a live streaming video of the meeting here.  

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Wawa Named Best Coffee in PV

Voters say this chain is the top spot for a caffeinated beverage

Whether decaf or the mocha wakeup, black with no frills or a frothy latte, Wawa is the preferred place for PV coffee drinkers. The beloved regional chain came in first in this week's Patch Poll with 50 percent of the vote. The Towne Book Center and Cafe was ranked second, with Dunkin' Donuts at its heels. Perkiomen Valley residents can get their coffee fix from three Wawa locations -- Skippack, Collegeville and Lower Frederick.

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Car Stolen from Skippack Wawa

Pennsylvania State Police investigating case

A blue Oldsmobile Alero was stolen by an unknown person around 1:30 a.m., Feb. 11, after it was left running outside the Skippack Wawa. According to a Pennsylvania State Police report, a 33-year-old Norristown man left the car unlocked and running when the thief entered the vehicle and fled the scene, driving northbound on Route 113. The Alero's PA registration is GCS-4664. Anyone with information about the case, or anyone who witnessed the theft, can call the Pennsylvania State Police Skippack Barracks, 610-584-1250, incident number K03-1831955.

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Blind Dog

8:13 am on Monday, February 13, 2012

Sad comment on how tough times are, that the perp settled for an Olds Alero. Jeez.....things can only get better.....amiright?   more ›

Update: Hit and Run at Wawa

Early reports state vehicle hit gas tank

A Blue Bell woman is accused of DUI after a reported hit-and-run incident at the Skippack Wawa, at which a gas tank was struck, on the morning of Dec. 13. According to a Pennsylvania State Police report, Trooper Patrick Wise spoke to witnesses after the incident and obtained the registration number of the striking vehicle. He went to the registered owner's address and spoke with Susan Maria Mammoccio, 52, and during the conversation she allegedly "appeared to be under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance." The report states that charges are pending.  Previous version: Skippack Fire crews were among the responders to the Skippack Wawa at Routes 73 and 113 after, as early reports indicate, someone hit a gas tank and the vehicle…

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