By last year, municipal and fire officials largely saw the move toward paid fire staff as unavoidable owing to recruitment concerns.
Plumstead Township launches online veterans honor roll to recognize service
The new webpage highlights local veterans and invites the community to reflect on their contributions.
Two Bucks County dwelling fires blaze at same time Sunday night, burn victims transported
The fires were reported on South Park Road in Nockamixon Township near Ottsville and on Keystone Drive in Hilltown Township.
Plumstead couple loses pets, gains community support in wake of post-Christmas fire
The fire occurred on Roseberry Drive early Sunday morning.
How Plumstead residents defeated high-density housing plans, and the supervisors who ignored them
VODs reduce the township supervisors’ ability to regulate development, letting apartment and retail projects proceed with less oversight.
Judge upholds sheriff’s ICE cooperation agreement – Bucks Round-Up – October 16, 2025
The ruling by Judge Jeffrey Trauger dismisses a lawsuit from several advocacy groups and a county resident seeking to block the 287(g) partnership.
DUI driver sentenced for Hilltown crash that stole firefighter’s life
Colin Wahlers, of Perkasie, entered an open guilty plea to homicide by vehicle while DUI, fleeing and eluding police and related charges.
Multiple fire companies battling massive tire fire at Plumstead scrap metal recycler Wednesday afternoon
The fire broke out around noon at 611 Metals on Easton Road.
Plumstead upzoning died four years ago; Republicans say don’t revive it
With three Republicans against the proposed village overlay district and two Democrats having expressed openness to it, the board could flip to a supportive majority this year.
