Rollerblading Thief, Aging School Closing: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — A thief rolled into an Abington gas station and left on rollerblades after the robbery. Meanwhile, an aging school will be closing at the end of the year.

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

Rollerblading Armed Robber Hits Abington Gas Station

An armed robber threatened to shoot a gas station employee if he did not get cash from the register, and then he fled on rollerblades, police said. Abington Police responded at 7:34 p.m. on Sunday to Lukoil at 1945 Old York Road for the report of a just-completed armed robbery. (Read More)

Police Seek 2 Vehicle Thieves In Cheltenham

Cheltenham Police are seeking two suspects who stole a vehicle on Saturday morning. Police are seeking help identifying the suspects who stole the vehicle in Elkins Park. (Read More)

PECO Upgrades To Last 2 Months In Hatboro-Horsham

PECO is preparing to begin electrical upgrades in areas of Hatboro, and Horsham Township this summer, with officials saying the project will start in early June. (Read More)

Aging Elkins Park School To Close At End Of Year

Aging Elkins Park School will close permanently at the end of the school year, officials said. The Cheltenham School Board voted unanimously to close the school after a process that included extensive deliberation and strategic planning spanning more than a year. (Read More)

Blasting Planned For A Month In Abington

Blasting work will be conducted at 711 Fox Chase Road as part of the installation of underground site utilities starting in early June, township officials said Wednesday. Officials said the activity is not related to the demolition of the existing building. (Read More)