Fire Guts Shooting Range, Deer Hunter Shot By Arrow: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — A deer hunter was shot with an arrow in Cheltenham Township. Meanwhile, a fire gutted a shooting range in Horsham Township.

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

Fire Heavily Damages Shooting Range In Horsham Township

A Horsham Township shooting range suffered "significant fire and water damage" in a blaze that shut Route 611 in both directions for several hours Monday, authorities said. Horsham Community Police Services said emergency crews responded at 2:25 p.m. on Monday. (Read More)

Deer Hunter Shot By Arrow In Cheltenham

A deer hunter was shot by an arrow on Tuesday afternoon in Cheltenham Township's Wyncote section. Police said a 48-year-old man was deer hunting when he was shot with an arrow by another hunter. (Read More)

Abington Library's LGBTQ Program Under Fire

The Abington Human Relations Commission has thrown its support behind the Abington Township Public Library after "misinformation" began circulating about the library’s Rainbow Connections children’s program. (Read More)

Apartment Complex Acquired For Blair Mill Road Widening

Phase III of the Blair Mill Road widening project is moving along. MIRIA, the township's municipal authority, recently acquired the 9-unit Shelby Apartments property at 112-124 Easton Road. (Read More)

'Go Birds' Has New Meaning For Hatboro-Horsham Judge

Hatboro-Horsham District Justice Todd Stephens had a real reason to shout "Go Birds" over the past few days. While the Philadelphia Eagles are hosting a home playoff game on Sunday, the former state representative really wanted the Birds to go. (Read More)