Presler’s group kicks off in Fairless Hills – Bucks Round-Up – May 16, 2025
Presler’s group kicks off in Fairless Hills
Early Vote Action, the nonprofit founded by Republican political operative Scott Presler, held its Bucks County kickoff at Puss N Boots Tavern in Fairless Hills last night. The organization focuses on voter registration and mail-in voting. Presler himself had a prominent role in GOP voter-registration efforts in Bucks County last year, during which the county’s party-registration advantage flipped from blue to red. “Our organization is here to disrupt the status quo,” Presler said, declaring the group’s main mission this year is unseating three Democratic state Supreme Court justices in their retention elections. That result would be unprecedented in state history; only one Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice ever lost retention: Russell Nigro (D) in 2005.
Middletown awards $440K road contract to lowest bidder
Middletown Township is moving forward with key infrastructure upgrades after awarding a $440,000 road program contract to James D. Morrissey Inc. The Philadelphia-based construction firm submitted the lowest bid for the project, which includes milling and repaving sections of North Flowers Mill Road between Maple Avenue and Winchester Avenue. Big Oak Road, starting at Township Line Road, will also be resurfaced. Township Engineer Isaac Kessler praised the bid, calling it “the best pricing” the township received. He also noted that the contractor has a proven track record, having handled previous paving jobs for Middletown. The work is expected to begin in the coming weeks, as the township aims to improve traffic safety and road quality heading into the summer months.
New ballistics lab to boost Bucks County crime-fighting capabilities
Bucks County law enforcement is stepping up its forensic capabilities with the launch of a new, state-of-the-art ballistics laboratory. District Attorney Jennifer Schorn unveiled the facility Thursday during a press tour at the Thikol building on New Falls Road in Levittown. The lab is designed to provide faster and more accurate analysis of firearms-related evidence, allowing investigators to better link weapons to crime scenes. Officials say the new resource will streamline investigations and bolster the county’s ability to prosecute gun crimes effectively.
County recognizes Older Americans Month, urges respect for seniors
In a nod to its growing senior population, the Bucks County Commissioners issued a proclamation declaring May as Older Americans Month. More than 21 percent of Bucks residents are age 65 or older, reflecting a statewide and national trend. Wanda Ritter, deputy director of the Bucks County Area Agency on Aging, emphasized the need to combat age-related stereotypes. She encouraged residents to focus on the continued contributions of older adults, noting that many achieve major accomplishments well into their 70s and 80s. The proclamation is part of a broader initiative to promote dignity, inclusion, and opportunity for seniors across the region.
Joe LeCompte hosts “LeCompte in the Morning” on WBCB 1490. Bradley Vasoli is the senior editor of The Independence.
