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Abington PD Gets 1st Montco Bloodhound K9 + Tornado Flips Truck: Top Stories

Here are five stories that you do not want to miss across Montgomery County

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Officer Ray De Los Santos is pictured with Abington's newest member - K9 Moose. The department is believed to be the first in Montgomery County to add a bloodhound to its K9 unit.
Officer Ray De Los Santos is pictured with Abington's newest member - K9 Moose. The department is believed to be the first in Montgomery County to add a bloodhound to its K9 unit. (Photo Courtesy of the Abington Township Police Department )

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Below are five stories that you'll want to check out in Montgomery County:

1. Abington PD Becomes First In Montco To Add Bloodhound To K9 Unit: Moose recently joined the Abington Police Department. He is believed to be the first bloodhound in any county police department K9 unit.

2. Tractor-Trailer In Horsham Flips From Tornado: A tractor-trailer driver posted a video to YouTube showing his truck being flipped by the recent tornado in Maple Glen.

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3. North Penn Students Advance In National Scholarship Contest: Nine high school seniors in North Penn became semifinalists in the annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

4. Montco Junior Firefighter Wins Statewide Award: Dylan Moran, a junior firefighter with Perkiomen and Limerick Townships, was recognized by a statewide firefighters' association.

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5. Montco Event Seeks To Empower Community On Flooding: The Montgomery County Planning Commission is hosting an online seminar next week designed to inform residents about stormwater mitigation.

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