It's illegal to drain a swimming pool to a storm sewer, because it can adversely affect a stream with chlorine or other chemicals. Pennsylvania officials have offered some pool-draining suggestions.
Safety
North Coventry police have charged a 47-year-old convicted felon with attempting to buy a firearm at Dick's Sporting Goods in Coventry Mall. They also issued a public reminder about gun purchases.
Lower Pottsgrove police, having received test results, said Friday they filed DUI and related charges by summons against a Pottstown man, following an incident in late August.
An unidentified male allegedly was involved in several thefts from vehicles early Friday in Gilbertsville. Douglass Township police hope you can put a name to his face.
Amity police say they're seeing a "significant increase in school bus stopping law violations." With children at risk, the chief asked for public help in cracking down on offenders.
North Coventry police took two men into custody for separate and unrelated warrants during the holiday weekend. In the process, they also arrested each individual for other offenses.
Goodwill Fire Company and Higher Ground Church International intend to give away smoke detectors Sept. 16 to highlight the necessity of keeping families safe.
A family sound asleep Sunday inside their South York Street, North Coventry, home was unaware a burglar prowled not far from them. The unknown actor(s) took personal belongings and their car, parked outside.