In a unanimous vote, the five-member board gave Ratliff 60 days’ notice, with his final day being June 13.
County lawmakers announce safety and infrastructure funding – Bucks Round-Up – January 21, 2026
Lawmakers said the expenditures will enhance public safety, protect taxpayers, and strengthen critical infrastructure across Bucks County.
County will hire public defender with opioid settlement funds – Bucks Round-Up – January 16, 2026
Bucks County Chief Public Defender Niels Eriksen Jr. has been blunt about the strain on his office.
Lawsuit filed after fatal Bristol nursing home explosion – Bucks Round-Up – January 7, 2026
Four survivors of the deadly explosion that destroyed a Bristol nursing home have filed what is believed to be the first lawsuit stemming from the blast.
Bucks County passes budget with tax hike – Bucks Round-Up – December 18, 2025
Democratic Commissioners Bob Harvie and Diane Ellis-Marseglia voted in favor of the budget, while GOP Commissioner Gene DiGirolamo opposed the plan.
Middletown schedules special meeting after budget fails to pass – Bucks Round-Up – December 16, 2025
The $53.1 million spending plan stalled Monday night amid sharp disagreement over a proposal to double the earned income tax and raise real estate levies.
Bristol Borough Council pres. concerned about police pension – Bucks Round-Up – September 17, 2025
Bristol Borough Council passed a resolution for the borough’s minimal municipal obligation for the uniform pension plan of $679,566.
Tinicum finalizes Headquarters Road Bridge contract, braving litigation warnings – Bucks Round-Up – August 14, 2025
Loftus Construction Inc., a Burlington County, N.J., firm specializing in public infrastructure, has secured the contract to rehabilitate the bridge.
Quakertown runner’s lawsuit over transgender athlete dismissed – Bucks Round-Up – August 12, 2025
Aislin Magalengo placed second to a Plymouth Whitemarsh runner who was born male but competes in the girls’ division.