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Hatboro Cop Suffered Brain Injury + School Board Race Controversy: Top Stories

Here are some top stories out of Montgomery County today.

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Hatboro Police Officer Ryan Allen remains sedated at the hospital after suffering cardiac arrest from a bee sting earlier this month. An MRI recently revealed a brain injury but the family and doctors remain hopeful he can make a recovery.
Hatboro Police Officer Ryan Allen remains sedated at the hospital after suffering cardiac arrest from a bee sting earlier this month. An MRI recently revealed a brain injury but the family and doctors remain hopeful he can make a recovery. (Photo Courtesy of Whitney Allen )

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Below, check out some of the top stories to come out of Montgomery County today:

1. Hospitalized Hatboro Officer Has Brain Injury: Office Ryan Allen, who suffered cardiac arrest after a bee sting, has a severe brain injury, but his family and doctors believe he can make a recovery.

2. Perkiomen Valley School Board Candidate Allegedly called 'Scab' By Union: Don Fountain was allegedly tarnished by the Perkiomen Valley Education Association recently for his decision not to join a teachers' strike while employed as a guidance counselor with the district many years ago.

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3. Hatfield Man Gets Life In Prison For Killing 4-Year-Old Child: Marquis Thomas, 35, was convicted this week in the fatal beating of his girlfriend's 4-year-old daughter. He was sentenced to life behind bars.

4. Montgomery County District Attorney Seeks Two More Pottstown Shooting Suspects: Prosecutors are looking for two more suspects in connection with an Oct. 23 homicide in the borough.

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