Outgoing Sheriff Fred Harran confirmed this week that the program was never fully implemented, despite his earlier court victory allowing it to proceed.
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Newtown water treatment plant plan nixed – Bucks Round-Up – November 21, 2025
Area officials originally envisioned the plant as a way to keep down sewer rates and relieve strain on the area’s wastewater treatment system.
Fitzpatrick to Speaker Johnson: Move congressional stock-trading ban – Bucks Round-Up – November 20, 2025
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), another backer of the bill, said this week that she may pursue a discharge petition to force a floor vote.
Doylestown resident sounds alarm to council about kratom-infused drinks – Bucks Round-Up – November 19, 2025
Devin Refice told council members that slushie-style drinks infused with a compound derived from the kratom plant are driving relapses and new addictions.
Newtown Borough mulling new ‘town center’ – Bucks Round-Up – November 18, 2025
Newtown Athletic Club owner Jim Worthington hopes to develop an eight-acre property along Newtown Creek with residences and various amenities.
Blue wave in Bucks County: Dems sweep all nine row office seats – Bucks Round-Up – November 5, 2025
Democrats prevailed by wide margins over their incumbent GOP opponents, marking a sharp turn in county leadership.
Developer contradicts Bateman: Buckingham land swap ‘never agreed to’ – Bucks Round-Up – October 30, 2025
J.G. Petrucci Company’s statement belied assertions by the No Buckingham Warehouse Committee, which is chaired by supervisor candidate Mike Bateman.
Jail’s work release program returns – Bucks Round-Up – October 24, 2025
Security concerns pertaining to the program, stemming from two inmates who went missing in September, led to its suspension.
Bucks D.A. weighs in on murder case of Kada Scott – Bucks Round-Up – October 23, 2025
Philly’s D.A.’s office has drawn negative attention for a case involving a suspect who was arrested for a serious crime but was set free to allegedly murder.
General Greene Inn in Buckingham to remain thanks to Welch purchase – Bucks Round-Up – October 21, 2025
The property went a long stretch without an occupant, falling into disrepair.