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The most expensive home for sale in Springfield, Pa. is  211 Summit Road which has an asking price of $350,000.

The public hearing for embattled Newtown (Pa.) Police Chief Dennis Anderson that the township supervisors appear to be trying to keep hush hush is now set for 6:30 p.m., July 24 at the township building, 209  Bishop Hollow Road.

The public hearing is being held at Anderson’s request.

No mention was made during Monday’s supervisors meeting about this hearing. Township secretaries claim not to be aware of it and it is not listed on the township’s website.

Today, July 18, is National Caviar Day. 

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will again sponsor a winter maintenance program for 2012 for a variety of positions to supplement the permanent workforce, says State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129). 

A limited number of positions will be available for temporary equipment operators, mechanics, trades helpers, clerks and typists. The program runs from September through April. The majority of positions are Transportation Equipment Operators (TEO). Applicants must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with the airbrake restriction lifted and six months of experience in the operation and maintenance of single-chassis trucks with the ability to operate a manual transmission. Applicants will be tested during the interview process. 

All potential candidates for TEO and mechanic classifications are subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Regulations that require pre-employment drug tests and random drug and alcohol tests. In addition, driving records will be checked for verification of license information. 

All interested applicants must apply online by the close of business on Wednesday, July 25. Information about how to do so can be found at DOT.State.Pa.us

By Pattie Price

Susan DiCrecchio, 50, of Newtown, was held for an Aug. 1 arraignment in Common Pleas Court after a hearing July 5 before Magisterial District Justice Lee Hunter. Mrs. DiCrecchio is facing charges of simple assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct for an incident 6:45 a.m., June 28, at her Walnut Street residence.

According to the affidavit, Marple Officer Joe Vandergrift said Mrs. DiCrecchio husband arrived at the police station bleeding profusely from his mouth. He said during an argument his wife threw an ashtray that struck him in the mouth.

Mrs. DiCrecchio told police that she accidentally threw the ashtray because she was upset when he refused to come home from a party the previous night.

Mrs. DiCrecchio was released on $5,000 ROR bail.

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Thomas Vizzard Jr., 30, of Philadelphia waived a hearing on the charges of retail theft for an incident 4:39p.m., June 18, at the Acme, 3590 West Chester Pike.

According to the affidavit, Newtown Officer Joe Vandegrift responded to a report that a male, later identified as Vizzard, was last seen running from the Newtown Square Acme carrying a basket filled with Red Bull Energy Drinks. He was located crossing Route 252 from the Wawa. During a pat down search police confiscated several frozen candy bars and a Wawa fruit cup, along with the Red Bull. The merchandise was valued at over $100.

Vizzard was returned to the George W. Hill Correctional Facility when he was unable to post 10 percent of $5,000 bail.

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A warrant was issued for William Robinson, 43, of Havertown when he failed to appear for a hearing on the charges of bad checks for an incident Sept. 23, 2011 at Edgemont Stone & Supply.

Hillary Clinton, representing the Obama Administration and oppressed people everywhere, was greeted by throngs during her visit to Alexandria, Egypt, yesterday, July 15.

The hearing rescheduled for tomorrow, July 17, regarding  embattled Police Chief Dennis Anderson has been reportedly been rescheduled by the Newtown (Delaware County) Supervisors until July 24.

Township workers will not confirm it however.

Anderson’s status has been the subject of much speculation in the township. 

Paul Desper, 46, of Upper Darby, Pa. waived a hearing  July 12, before Magisterial District Judge Dave Lang on the charges of theft  for an incident 7:30 a.m., April 6, at the BP Gas Station, 705 W. Sproul Road.

According to the affidavit, Marple Detective Mike Sharkey said the gas station owner reported that his Coke machine, valued at $3,000 was stolen. The following day, Upper Darby Police found the Coke machine empty and damaged in a park at Marshall Road and Jackson Street.

On April 16, Upper Darby Police stopped a U-Haul truck that was reported stolen. The driver, Desper, was taken into custody and admitted that he stole the Coke machine from Marple Township and dumped it on the Marshall Road field.

Desper was returned to the George W. Hill Correctional Facility. He is scheduled for an Aug. 9 arraignment in Common Pleas Court.

By Pattie Price

Andrew Slater, 21, of Marple, Pa., waived a hearing Thursday, July 12, before Magisterial District Judge Dave Lang on the charges of speeding and fleeing or attempting to elude police. In exchange for the waiver the charge of reckless driving was withdrawn. The charges stem from an incident 9:29p.m., June 27, on Springfield Road at Davis Avenue.

According to the affidavit, Marple Sgt. Tony Colgan was conducting a speed check when three motorcycles traveled through the speed zone. The first motorcycle, operated by Slater, was clocked at 61 mph in a posted 40 mph zone. Colgan caught up to the motorcycles in the 2900 block of Springfield Road. Two of the drivers pulled over and Slater turned into the Sunoco A-Plus. When Colgan turned into the A-Plus, Slater took off at a high rate of speed. He drove over the sidewalk and curb, turned right onto West Chester Pike, hit the curb of the medial strip and lost control and crashed. 

Slater was not injured.  He told police, “That was probably the dumbest thing I have ever done.”

Slater was released and is scheduled for an Aug. 9 arraignment in Common Pleas Court.

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Robin Rowan, 23, of Newtown, was held in abstentia for an Aug. 9 arraignment in Common Pleas Court when she failed to appear for her hearing on the charges of DUI and possession of a controlled substance. The charges stem from an accident 11:41p.m., May 22, in the 200 block of Sproul Road.

According to the affidavit, Marple Officer Greg Desimone responded to a two-car accident and located Ms. Rowan, the driver of the striking vehicle. Ms. Rowan initially said that she dropped her phone and when she reached down to get it, she struck the other car. However, she later said that she didn’t know how the accident happened.

Desimone found numerous empty baggies in the car and suspected Heroin and some pills in Ms. Rowan’s purse.

Ms. Rowan was transported to Springfield Hospital for a blood test. Her blood was sent to Drug Scan for analysis and the suspected Heroin and pills were sent to the Pennsylvania State Police Crime Lab for analysis.

Additionally a bench warrant was issued for Ms. Rowan.

 Courtesy of Judy McGrane

An Indian walked into a cafe with a shotgun in one hand and pulling a male buffalo with the other. He said to the waiter: 

“Want coffee.”

The waiter said, “Sure Chief. Coming right up.” He got the Indian a tall mug of coffee. The Indian drank the coffee down in one gulp, turned and blasted the buffalo with the shotgun,causing parts of the animal to splatter everywhere andthen walked out. The next morning the Indian returned. He had his shotgun in one hand, pulling another male buffalo with the other. He walked up to the counter and said to the waiter: 

“Want coffee.”

The waiter said, “Whoa, 
we’re still cleaning up your mess from yesterday. What was all that about, anyway?” The Indian smiled and proudly said,

 “Training for position in your United States Congress. Come in, drink coffee, shoot bull, leave mess for others to clean up, disappear for rest of day.”