Abigail Twiford
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The history behind Washington’s Delaware crossing
As part of its grant-funded series to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary continues, the township library held a Dec. 3 lecture on Washington’s 1776 crossing of the Delaware River and the…
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Board of ed hears latest on budget process
The township board of education discussed the ongoing process of preparing a 2026-’27 academic year budget at a Dec. 3 meeting. Jason Schimpf is the assistant superintendent, business administrator and…
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Budget plan touches on the nation’s rising costs
Mayor Dave Fleisher and council have introduced a new 2026 municipal budget addressing increased costs for township services that mirror rising costs nationwide. “This budget also reflects the reality of…
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District hears concerns on enrollment balancing
As the township grows, so does its student population. Most concerning is the expected increase in enrollment at the district’s 12 elementary schools. The issue became apparent after a March…
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How 50 years of Friends made Barclay Farmstead
Barclay Farmstead would not be what it is today without friends. One of the township’s most prominent historic and recreational sites came to be because of the Friends of Barclay…
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The Indian King Tavern’s Revolutionary War history
As part of its ongoing series to mark the upcoming 250th anniversary of America’s founding, the library hosted a Nov. 18 presentation on the Indian King Tavern. The grant-funded project…