'Heroic' Fire Rescue, Suspect Captured In El Salvador: Lower Bucks Co. News

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA — A police officer made a "heroic" fire rescue to save the lives of eight people. Meanwhile, a man wanted for sexually abusing three girls was captured in El Salvador.

This is a summary of stories that made news last week in Lower Bucks County:

8 People Rescued From Bucks Co. Fire By 'Heroic' Police Officer

The heroic actions of a Penndel police officer saved the lives of eight people during a house fire early Thursday morning, the borough's police chief said. Lower Bucks County fire crews battled a fire on Woodland Avenue at a 2.5-story duplex with heavy fire from one side of the home. (Read More)

Bucks Co. Man Extradited From El Salvador To Face Sexual Assault Charges Of 3 Girls: DA

A Warminster Township man wanted for sexually assaulting three girls was extradited to the United States on Wednesday night to face charges, authorities said. (Read More)

Shelter Owner Faces Over 100 Animal Abuse Charges In Bucks Co.

The owner of a longtime Lower Bucks County shelter faces over 100 charges for the alleged neglect of numerous cats and kittens found in "awful" conditions. (Read More)

Route 1 Improvements Project Prepares For Phase III

A public hearing was held this past week for the upcoming U.S. 1 Section RC3 Project, to improve safety and congestion along a 2.7-mile section of Route 1 in Lower Bucks County. (Read More)

School Cell Phone Use Bill Under Discussion In Bucks Co.

A bill on how to eliminate cell phone use in schools will be discussed during a webinar on Tuesday night. State Sen. Steve Santarsiero (D-10) was among state legislators who introduced a bill in October for a "bell-to-bell policy" prohibiting students from using cell phones and other non-academic smart devices during the school day, with certain exceptions. (Read More)