Foxes Roaming In Town, Family Dog Saved In Fire: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — The general election took up most of the news this past week, but some other stories might not have been seen — including foxes being reported in Abington Township.

This is a summary of some of the stories making news in eastern Montgomery County over the past week:

Ex-Cheltenham Teacher Charged With Child Porn Distribution: Prosecutor

A former Cheltenham elementary school teacher faces charges after New Jersey authorities said he shared child pornography on social media. (Read More)

Family Dog Saved From 'Heavy' House Fire In Roslyn

A family dog was rescued from a home with "heavy fire conditions" on Fairview Avenue early Tuesday morning, fire officials said. The Roslyn Fire Company responded to the house fire in the 1700 block of Fairview Avenue with heavy fire conditions on two floors. (Read More)

100 People Charged, Guns And Drugs Seized In Philly Region 'Sweep'

A drug trafficking crackdown in three counties has led to the arrest of 100 people, 12 firearms seized, and over $365,000 in narcotics being confiscated, authorities said. "Operation Clean Sweep" targeted Bucks, Montgomery, and Delaware counties and Philadelphia. (Read More)

Foxes Spotted During Day Prompts Abington Police Warning

The Abington Township Police Department is alerting residents about foxes being spotted around the region. Animal control officer Jerrold Czech said calls have come in about foxes. (Read More)

Blue Light Ceremony Date Set In Horsham

Horsham Township has announced the date for its 27th annual Project Blue Light ceremony that honors the fallen police officers of Montgomery County. (Read More)