Injured Teen's Mother Provides Updates after Swamp Pike Crash

The mother of Pope John Paul II student Madeline Maurer, who was seriously injured in a Swamp Pike car crash last week, is "right where she needs to be."

  According to a post on Pope John Paul II High School's Facebook page, Madeline Maurer's mother Kate, said her daughter is "right where she needs to be," according to her neurologist. The post reads:  Thank you Fr. Delacy [Father Stephen DeLacy, PJPHS school pastor] for visiting Madeline. I will keep everyone posted. The neurologist and his nurse both said that Madeline is right where she needs to be. It has only been 4 days!! Please keep praying! And for every person whose hands touch and heal Madeline. Remember them too. Megan Kugler, thinking of you dear alot. She's gonna make it. Love you dear. God bless you all. And let me tell you that every card you made for Maddie, I already have in an album. Every card from Friday night to the …

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Teen Airlifted in Swamp Pike Crash

A female PJP2 student has been identified as the driver taken by MedEvac helicopter to ICU.

'Unprovoked Attack' Lands PJP2 Grad in Prison

Former hockey star jailed for attacking his WCU roommate.

The former captain to the Pope John Paul II High School's hockey team will be spending his summer in prison, according to the Pottstown Mercury. Zachery Russell, 20, of Gilbertsville, was sentenced to three to 23 months in Chester County prison for attacking his West Chester University roommate. Russell attacked the roommate when he found out he'd reported his drug and alcohol use to school authorities, said the report. "This was an all-out, unprovoked attack," said Deputy District Attorney Michelle Frei, describing what happened in the Brandywine Hall dormitory at WCU last April to the Mercury. "It was not a one-punch case." For the full story, visit this Pottstown Mercury story.

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No Threat Found After Lockdown at PJP

The lockdown was a precaution taken by school officials.

The Limerick Post reports that school officials locked down Pope John Paul II High School on Wednesday morning after a situation was "perceived as a threat." In such a situation, the school's procedure is to secure the school and contact Upper Providence police.  Students and teachers are confined to the building and people are prevented from entering the building from the outside during a lockdown.  However, school officials told the Post that although they thought there was a threat, that "after further investigation it was determined that no threat existed and the school day continued as normal." 

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PJP II Student Seriously Injured in Golden Panthers/Methacton Warriors game

Pope John Paul II junior Nick Howarth was transported via medical helicopter to University of Pennsylvania hospital for serious injuries at the weekend game.

According to a Times Herald article, Pope John Paul II High School junior Nick Howarth was seriously injured while playing in a football game against Methacton High School, Sept. 22. The article states that Howarth, “was sandwiched on a kickoff return,” and lay immobilized on the field for approximately 20 minutes before being taken away in an ambulance. Howarth was said to be responsive, but was transported by medical helicopter to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, and was listed in serious condition. The PJP II Golden Panthers sustained another injury, according to the Herald, when its QB, junior James Bleming, was hit by the goal line and left with a collarbone injury, which may be season ending. The Methacton Warriors defeated …

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Morning Update 08/31/2011

Here are some news and notes for today.

What’s Happening Today • The PV co-ed varsity golf team will go up against Owen J. Roberts at PV High School at 3 p.m. • Pope John Paul II High School is hosting a Freshman Family Social at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria, following the freshman retreat • Sunset Yoga session at Coble Park begins at 7 p.m.; fee is $10 for five classes Mark Your Calendars • Catch The Goonies at Spring Mount’s Movie on the Mountain Thursday at 8:30 p.m. • Moyo Yoga will be hosting a Unnata Aerial Yoga open house Thursday, Sept. 1, 10:30 a.m. to noon, and in the evening from 7:45 to 9:30 p.m. • Skippack’s First Fridays is this week. • A block party is slated for Sept. 5 on Serendipity Way. There’s Still Time • Submit your PV tax bill today to get the 2 percent …

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