Council President In Crash, Community Helps Santa: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — A Montgomery County council president was involved in an accident with a pedestrian. Meanwhile, a community is rallying around a Santa Claus who lost his sleigh.

This is a summary of stories that made news this past week in eastern Montgomery County:

Hatboro Council President Involved In Accident With Pedestrian

Hatboro Council President George Bollendorf, who won re-election in November, faces a summary offense for an accident in which a pedestrian was involved several months ago. (Read More)

Online Survey Launched For Jenkintown Superintendent Search

The Jenkintown School District is seeking community input as the search begins for its next superintendent. Jenkintown School Board President Carolyn Riley said the school district wants "thoughtful input" from the school community. (Read More)

Fundraiser Launched To Help Santa Jack In Hatboro

Santa Jack's sleigh was totaled recently after an SUV went the wrong way in Hatboro, and ran into his car parked out front of his house, said organizers of a fundraiser on his behalf. (Read More)

House Fire Under Investigation In Horsham

A home suffered significant damage after a Christmas Eve fire in Horsham Township, authorities said. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the fire marshal. (Read More)

See Photos Of Bucks Co. Nursing Home Gas Explosion Response

When the call came out about a gas explosion at the Silver Lake Nursing Home last week, emergency personnel from Bucks and Montgomery counties answered the call. (Read More)