Bucks County News Archive
2009
Bucks Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for Nights of January 2-4, 2010
December 31, 2009
Third Round of H1N1 Clinics Open to All Bucks County Residents
December 28, 2009
Helping Foster Care Children Have a Happy Holiday - Bucks County Employees Help Fill Children’s Wish Lists
December 23, 2009
Bucks Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration
December 21, 2009
Bucks Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration
December 18, 2009
Four-Year String of Zero-Tax-Increases is First in a Quarter Century
December 16, 2009
Commissioners Unveil “21st Century Alliance” Gift from Republic Of Korea’s Namdong District
December 15, 2009
Commissioners Join Law Enforcement Dignitaries to Illuminate County “Project Blue Light” Wreath
December 15, 2009
Health Department’s H1N1 Efforts Praised - Commissioners Approve Contracts with 16 Departments
December 3, 2009
Bucks County Commissioners Reopen Bridge 151 (Silo Hill Rd.) in Plumstead Township
December 2, 2009
Preliminary 2010 County Budget Leaves Officials with Several Options for Covering Shortfall
November 25, 2009
Additional H1N1 Clinics Slated For December
November 25, 2009
"A Bucks County Success Story" -- Commissioners Hold Bi-Monthly Business Meeting at Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center of Bucks County
November 19, 2009
Commissioners, Travis Manion Foundation Host Veterans Day Launch Celebration for Military Community Network of Bucks County
November 12, 2009
Health Department Receives Additional H1N1 Doses
November 12, 2009
Sixth Annual “Old Fashioned Christmas” Celebration Slated for Tinicum Park December 5
November 10, 2009
Bucks County Health Department Announces Plans for H1N1 Mass Vaccination Clinics in County School Districts: Clinics will begin Tuesday in Bristol
November 6, 2009
“Home Field Advantage” -- Commissioners Conduct Bi-Monthly Business Meeting at Middletown Twp. Municipal Building, Hometown of Jim Cawley & Diane Ellis-Marseglia
November 5, 2009
Bucks County Children and Youth Receives 40 New Winter Coats for Children in Foster Care
October 30, 2009
Commissioner Chairman Charles H. Martin Receives BCCVB “Visit Bucks County” Award
October 28, 2009
Quite a Fruitful Visit - Commissioner Jim Cawley Reports on Successful “21st Century Alliance” Trip to the Republic of Korea’s Namdong District
October 27, 2009
Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Announces Public Caregiver Conference Calls for November 5th & 19th
October 27, 2009
Update on Bucks County Health Department Coordination of H1N1 Preparation and Response
October 23, 2009
Commissioners Visit Award-Winning Crossing Vineyards: Bi-Monthly Business Meeting Features Approval of 46 Contract Resolutions Involving 12 County Departments
October 22, 2009
Commissioners, Local Community Cut Ribbon On Restored Van Sant Covered Bridge
October 22, 2009
Enough Pasta To Stretch From The Courthouse To The White House: Bucks County Offers Resources to Distribute 20 Tons of Donated Pasta
October 21, 2009
Fourth Annual Pandemic Flu Drill Tests Systems, Vaccinates Against This Season’s Flu
October 17, 2009
Commissioners Cut Ribbon on Interfaith Housing Development Corporation Home in Bristol Township
October 8, 2009
Commissioners Visit Pearl S. Buck Historic Site, Preserve More Than 300 Open-Space Acres: Bi-Monthly Business Meeting Showcases Conservation Easement on the Grounds of Hilltown Township’s Pearl S. Buck Site
October 8, 2009
Commissioners Join Fire Community to Honor Fallen Firefighters During 5th Annual County Memorial Event
October 5, 2009
\Bucks County Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled For Tuesday, October 6: Bucks County Courthouse Jury Room #3, 3:15 p.m.
October 2, 2009
RSVP Food Drive Collects 2,500 Pounds of Items For Bucks County Opportunity Council Pantries
October 1, 2009
Are You A Business Or Organization That Helps Our Military Community? Contact Bucks County to Be Listed In Upcoming Website
September 30, 2009
Bucks Names Acting Chief Operating Officer
September 29, 2009
Board of Elections Reminds Citizens to Register for November 3 Municipal Election
September 29, 2009
Health Department to Conduct Mosquito Spray October 1 in Bristol Township
September 29, 2009
With Flu Season upon Us, Bucks County Health Department Announces Seasonal Flu Drill Locations
September 28, 2009
Bucks County General Services Hosts Cub Scouts At Parking Garage Construction Site
September 28, 2009
Surveying the Business Needs of Bucks County: Commissioners Visit Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) to Deliver Annual "State of the County" Presentations
September 28, 2009
Bucks County Celebrates “Employee Recognition 2009” -- Commissioners, President Judge Scott Announce Awards for Excellence and Long-Term Service, Salute Outgoing Chief Operating Officer David Sanko
September 23, 2009
First Bucks County Police Officers Receive CIT Designation: Crisis intervention team model introduced in Bucks County
September 18, 2009
Health Dept. To Conduct Adult Mosquito Spray Sept. 18 At Oxford Valley Park & Golf Course
September 17, 2009
Commissioners Move Forward With Churchville Nature Center “Green” Expansion: During Bi-Monthly Business Meeting, Planning Commission Executive Director Lynn T. Bush Named Interim County Chief Clerk
September 16, 2009
County Commissioners Seeking Public’s Input As Redesign Of Web Site Is Planned
September 16, 2009
Commissioners Partner with Travis Manion Foundation to Establish Military Community Network of Bucks County: Service members, veterans, families & survivors encouraged to complete survey
September 14, 2009
“A Day for Americans to Unite in Our Resolve for Justice and Peace" --Commissioners Martin and Cawley Host Sept. 11, 2001 8th Annual Ceremony of Remembrance
September 11, 2009
PennDot Orders Closure of County Bridge No. 234 in West Rockhill Township
September 4, 2009
“What We Do, We Do Together” - Commissioners Proclaim September National Preparedness Month throughout the County of Bucks during Bi-Monthly Meeting in Warminster Twp.
September 3, 2009
Bucks County Board of Elections Unanimously Rejects Four Proposed Voting District Relocations - Two Others Approved; One Tabled
September 3, 2009
County Planning Efforts for H1N1 Underway
September 2, 2009
Bucks County Commissioners Offer Tips for Student, Parent and Motorist School Bus Safety
August 28, 2009
Last Day to Register For Pennsylvania’s 24th Senatorial District Special Election is August 31, 2009
August 27, 2009
Bucks County Board of Elections to Meet September 1, 2009 : 2 p.m., Pearl Buck Room, Doylestown Library, 150 S. Pine St.
August 27, 2009
Commissioners Emphasize Readiness This September: National Preparedness Month a Time to Take Proactive Steps
August 26, 2009
With An Assist from County Recycling Committee, Middletown Grange Fair Goes “Even Greener” - More than 3,000 Bottles and Cans Taken Out of Waste Stream
August 25, 2009
Bucks County Announces Changes to Courthouse Phone System That Will Result in Substantial Savings
August 24, 2009
Preparing Your Business for a Disaster: A Comprehensive Business Summit Sponsored by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional Task Force
August 24, 2009
Bucks County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Asking for Support from Lower Bucks
August 20, 2009
County Planning Commission Seeking Public’s Help with Shaping Direction of Future Parks & Rec System
August 19, 2009
Have Your Voice Heard: Bucks County One of 10 Sites Across Country to Participate In CDC H1N1 Discussion
August 14, 2009
An Opening – And the End of an Era: Commissioners Acknowledge Departure of Chief Operating Officer David Sanko during Opening Ceremonies of 61st Annual Middletown Grange Fair
August 13, 2009
Commissioners Appoint Human Resources Director
August 12, 2009
Commissioners’ Bucks Employees Green Initiative (BEGIN) Committee Wins State Award
August 12, 2009
Bucks County Department of Corrections Participates In National Night Out 2009
August 5, 2009
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Food Drive To Benefit Bucks County Opportunity Council Pantries: Effort Part of “United We Serve” Community Service Initiative
July 30, 2009
Bucks County Commissioners Urge Awareness of Heat’s Effect on County Seniors
July 30, 2009
Bucks County Selected As Pilot For New Child Placement Program
July 29, 2009
Commissioners, Veterans and Dignitaries Recognize 56th Anniversary of Korean War Armistice
July 28, 2009
Commissioners Sign Historic “21st Century Alliance” -- Resolve with Republic of Korea’s Namdong District to Share and Further Bonds of Culture, Education, and Economic Development
July 27, 2009
Wanted: Bucks County Business Owners - “Bucks County Business Survey” Available through Aug. 31, 2009 at www.BucksCounty.org
July 22, 2009
Health Department to Conduct Adult Mosquito Spray July 22 Along Bristol Township’s Woodlawn Dr.
July 21, 2009
The “Dog” Days of Summer: Commissioners Crown Hamilton from Quakertown “Cutest County Canine” during Annual Picnic at Peace Valley Park
July 16, 2009
Pennsylvania DEP Officials to Conduct July 16 Black Fly Spraying In Delaware Valley River Basin: Helicopters to Be Visible between Portland, PA and Trenton, NJ
July 15, 2009
Bucks County Health Department Advises Test Results Indicate No Sewage Leak into Lake Caroline/Queen Anne Creek
July 13, 2009
Adult Mosquito Spray Slated for July 15 in Warminster Township’s Kemper Park
July 13, 2009
Health Department to Conduct Adult Mosquito Spray July 15 at Oxford Valley Pool Complex
July 13, 2009
Adult Mosquito Spray Will Be Conducted July 13 in Warrington Township
July 10, 2009
Commissioners Deliver Annual “State of the County” Addresses to Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce
July 9, 2009
Bucks County Health Department Advising Against Recreational Use of Queen Anne Creek, Lake Caroline Vicinity During Investigation
July 7, 2009
Commissioners Celebrate American Independence by Recognizing “Patches Kids”
July 2, 2009
Bucks County Farms: Fresh to Your Table
June 29, 2009
Bucks County Commissioners, SPCA Host “Take Your Dog To Work Day”
June 26, 2009
Bucks County Punctuates Public Health Preparedness Efforts with Drill: Health Department, Emergency Management Tests Anthrax Response
June 25, 2009
Health Department, DEP to Spray for Mosquitoes in Croydon and West Bristol June 24
June 23, 2009
County Planning Commission Seeking Public’s Help with Protecting Bucks County's Natural Areas
June 22, 2009
Commissioners Join Veterans to Recognize 25th Anniversary of Vietnam War Memorial
June 22, 2009
Commissioners Stress Public Safety Awareness: Board Proclaims June “National Safety Month” during Bi-Monthly Meeting at County Training Center in Doylestown Twp.
June 17, 2009
Bucks County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Director Brian Duke Named to Pennsylvania AAA Association Board
June 17, 2009
County Agencies Participate in “Here to Help” Community Resource Fair
June 5, 2009
Health Department, DEP to Spray for Mosquitoes in Croydon and West Bristol June 8
June 4, 2009
Commissioners Approve $637,881 of “Stimulus” Funding Through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
June 4, 2009
100 Years of Community Excellence: Commissioners Visit Southampton Fire Company No. 1 to Celebrate a Century of Service during Bi-Monthly Meeting
June 4, 2009
Bucks County Health Department Monitoring Three Confirmed Measles Cases
May 26, 2009
“We All Owe So Much to So Many”: Commissioners Join Veterans to Commemorate Memorial Day Weekend at Historic World War I Fountain
May 22, 2009
Commissioners Cut Ribbon on Scenic County Bridges in Solebury Twp.
May 21, 2009
Preserving the Beauty of Bucks:Commissioners Unanimously Approve Open-Space Acquisition of Solebury Township’s 45-acre Ingham Spring and Aquetong Lake Property
May 21, 2009
Prom is for the Young and the Young at Heart: Neshaminy Manor Hosts Prom with Middle School Students
May 18, 2009
Buckingham Elementary Hosts Bucks County Commissioner: Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia Meets with Students at “Care by Celebrating Children Day”
May 13, 2009
Bucks County Receives Notice of First Confirmed H1N1 (Swine) Flu Case
May 8, 2009
Commissioners Join Corrections Department to Honor 2009 Corrections “Officers of the Year”
May 8, 2009
Justice Center Project Takes Another Stride Forward: Construction Manager Hired After Exhaustive RFP Process, Commissioner Interviews
May 6, 2009
Commissioners Salute Sonia Smith, SBA’s 2009 “Eastern Pennsylvania Women in Business Champion of the Year”
May 6, 2009
Second Probable H1N1 (Swine Flu) Case In Bucks
May 5, 2009
“A Life-Changing Experience” - County To Host Its First Foster Parent Recruitment Day: Friday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
May 5, 2009
Commissioners Approve KOEZ Application for Express Scripts: Special Meeting Generates Unanimous Vote from Board
May 4, 2009
Bucks County Health Department Notified Of First Probable H1N1 (Swine Flu) Case
May 3, 2009
Commissioners Join County Business Development Office to Present Contractor Registration Workshops
April 30, 2009
Commissioners to Hold Special Meeting May 1
April 29, 2009
Bucks County Building Provided for Regional Police Training: Government Services Center, closed to public in September, is site for tactical training.
April 22, 2009
Pennsylvania DEP to Spray Bucks County Delaware River Basin for Black Flies on Wednesday, April 22: Helicopter to Take Flight between Slateford, PA and Yardley, PA
April 21, 2009
Commissioners Honor Earth Day Every Day Poster Contest Winners
April 16, 2009
Green Is In the Air: Commissioners Tout Environmental Initiatives as Earth Day 2009 Approaches
April 16, 2009
Commissioners, Finance Director Again Remind Taxpayers of County Discount Period
April 15, 2009
Water Main Break at Bucks County Parking Garage Construction Site Necessitates Boil Water Alert for Local Businesses in Doylestown
April 8, 2009
“A Life-Changing Experience” Become a Bucks County Foster Parent: Children and Youth Agency to Host Information Sessions
April 8, 2009
Board of Elections Reminds Citizens To Register To Vote for Upcoming Primary ‘09
April 7, 2009
Bucks County Health Department Represented at 43rd Annual National Immunization Conference in Dallas
April 7, 2009
Beware of Stimulus Scams: Commissioners Join Consumer Protection Office to Warn Residents of Ongoing Fraud Schemes
April 3, 2009
“Giving the Community a Hand” -- Commissioners Visit Chalfont’s Habitat for Humanity, Witness Community Development Dollars in Action
April 2, 2009
Bucks County Surplus Sales: Online Values, Public Benefit
March 31, 2009
Passport Day In The USA--Bucks County Prothonotary Hosts Saturday Passport Fairs: Saturday, March 28, 10 am – 3 pm
March 24, 2009
Economic Development Advisory Board Decides First Strategic Step is to Listen
March 23, 2009
County Joins Doylestown Borough to “Turn Out the Lights”: Non-Essential County Facilities to Recognize Earth Hour, 8:30 p.m., March 28
March 23, 2009
Commissioners Add 192 Acres to County Agricultural and Open-Space Preservation Rolls
March 19, 2009
A Visit to “America’s Park:” Commissioners Offer Support to Preserve and Expand Washington Crossing Visitors Center
March 19, 2009
March 18 Commissioners Meeting Moved To Washington Crossing Visitors Center
March 16, 2009
Commissioners, Finance Director Remind Taxpayers of County Discount Period
March 13, 2009
Commissioners Highlight Corrections Departments Partnership with ICE: New System Identifies Illegal Alien Offenders
March 10, 2009
Commissioners Visit Conwell-Egan Catholic High School for Wide-Reaching, Three-Hour Meeting
March 6, 2009
Commissioners Proclaim “Steve Slaton Day”- Former Conwell-Egan Catholic HS & Houston Texans Football Star Celebrated as a “True Bucks County All-American”
March 5, 2009
Commissioners Remind Residents of March 31 Application Deadline for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
March 5, 2009
Virtual Power Outage Wrapped Into Snow Event: Bucks Emergency Management Agency
Drills Capabilities
March 3, 2009
Commissioners Unveil Justice Center Construction-Cam
March 2, 2009
Commissioners Remind Residents of Homestead and Farmstead Property Tax Exclusion Application Deadline: Forms Due March 1 in the Bucks County Board of Assessment Appeals
February 26, 2009
The Saving O’ the Green: Bucks County Commissioners Honor St. Patrick’s Day Committee & Agree to Discuss “Draw Down Payment Plan” with Doylestown Borough Council
February 19, 2009
“We must market ourselves aggressively, and with purpose.” Commissioner James F. Cawley, Esq. Introduces Members of Bucks County’s Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB): Congressman Patrick Murphy Will Serve as Co-Chairman
February 18, 2009
Bensalem Meals-On-Wheels Needs Volunteers: Help Get Meals to Homebound Seniors
February 17, 2009
Generations Come Together For Valentine’s Day: Youth Center Donates Presents to Neshaminy Manor Residents
February 13, 2009
Award-Winning Quilt on Display in Courthouse Rotunda: Third-Floor Exhibit Honors Bucks County Fallen War Heroes
February 12, 2009
Bucks County Donates 21 Surplus Items to Lenape Valley Foundation
February 11, 2009
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Bucks County Health Dept. Presents Educational Program in Bristol
February 10, 2009
Commissioners Approve Resolutions for 14 Departments
February 5, 2009
Bucks County Municipal Primary Candidate Petitions Available In the County Board of Elections Office: Get Information through Board of Elections Page on www.BucksCounty.org
February 4, 2009
Many Hearts: One Family--Bucks County Children and Youth Adoption Conference
February 3, 2009
Bucks County Donates Surplus Items to Morrisville Senior Center
January 30, 2009
Bucks County Emergency Management Agency to Migrate Community Alert Network (CAN) to ReadyNotifyPA: Alert Enhancement to be Effective February 1
January 30, 2009
Victim Notification System Launched in Bucks County
January 27, 2009
Second Commissioners' Meeting in 2009 Produces Spirited Debate About Annual Programs
After Thorough Discussion, Resolutions Approved for 15 County Departments
January 22, 2009
Neshaminy Manor Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday: Commissioner Charley Martin Presents Ruth Crane with Commendation
January 20, 2009
Bucks County Commissioners Offer Preparedness Tips for Extreme Cold Weather: Seniors, Parents Urged to Exercise Caution, Common Sense
January 14, 2009
Bucks County Prison Oversight Board Conducts Annual Organization Meeting: Former Commissioner Sandra A. Miller Unanimously Re-elected Chair
January 8, 2009
White Roof Is Green: Environmentally-friendly Roof Installed at Health Dept
January 8, 2009
A Seamless Transition: For Eighth Time since 1995, Commissioner Charles H. Martin Elected Chairman
January 7, 2009
Board of Elections Announces Results of Post-November, 2008 Judge of Elections Survey
January 7, 2009
Bucks One of Only Two PA Counties to Partner with Dept of Homeland Security to Better Identify Criminal Aliens
January 7, 2009
Commissioners to Bucks Countians: Now’s The Time! Resolve To Be Ready In 2009
January 6, 2009
Meeting a Year of Challenges Head On:
Throughout 2008, Bucks County Commissioners Balanced Capital Improvement with Fiscal Responsibility and a Comprehensive Management Philosophy
January 5, 2009