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Upper Dublin Motorcycle Accident Leads To DUI Charge
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James Kratch
December 04, 2024
James Short | Wiss Now
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📆 Upcoming Nearby Events
Wednesday, Dec. 4 (tonight!)
🎄 Lafayette Hill Tree Lighting | 437 Ridge Pike | 7 p.m., more details here
Thursday, Dec. 5
🌲 Oreland Tree Lighting | Gigi's Corner | 6-8 p.m., more details here
Friday, Dec. 6
🎤 Micky Dolenz | Sellersville Theater | 6 p.m., more details here
Saturday, Dec. 7
🎅 Main Street Holiday Parade | Ambler | 1 p.m. start, more details here
🌾 Holiday Open House | Peter Wentz Farmstead in Lansdale | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., more details here
🕰️ Guided Mansion Christmas Tour | Hope Lodge in Fort Washington | 12-7 p.m., more details here
🍷 Winter Sip 'N Shop Market | Pennypacker Facility in Hatboro | 6-9 p.m., more details here
Saturday, Dec. 7-Sunday, Dec. 8
🎁 Christmas Market | Mater Dei Catholic School in Lansdale | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, more details here
Sunday, Dec. 8
🎼 TubaChristmas Concert | Railroad Plaza in Lansdale | 1 p.m., more details here
Monday, Dec. 9
🕎 Holiday Lighting Ceremony | Montgomery County Courthouse | 4:30-5:30 p.m., more details here
You can find a calendar of events for the towns in the Wiss Now region by following these links: Ambler | Lower Gwynedd | Upper Dublin | Whitemarsh | Whitpain | Regional calendar
🚨 The Latest On Upper Dublin Accident Accident
James Short | Wiss Now
An October accident in Upper Dublin was allegedly caused by an impaired motorcycle driver, police said.
ICYMI: A driver was trying to turn her Subaru Outback into a gas station on Dreshertown Road on Oct. 3 around 7:30 p.m. when a fast-moving motorcycle crashed into the front of her vehicle. The bike’s driver was found by first responders face-down in the road and eventually transported to Abington Jefferson Hospital.
The driver, 51-year-old Jason S. Berish of Dresher, has since been charged with DUI and other related charges.
The criminal complaint alleges Upper Dublin cops smelled alcohol on his breath at the scene and he acknowledged having drank earlier in the night. Cops were unable to request permission for a blood draw when he was hospitalized, but received a search warrant for his medical records and samples. That information revealed Berish tested positive for alcohol, ethanol, fentanyl and THC in his blood.
🎄 Recycle Your Broken Holiday Lights
The odds are high you will stumble across burnt-out or malfunctioning holiday lights as you begin to unpack and decorate in the coming days. The Lower Gwynedd Township Environmental Advisory Council wants to help.
No, the group won't buy you new ones or hang them for you. But it is encouraging people to bring old lights to its recycling drop-off at Ingersoll Park rather than throw them in the garbage. The EAC will have color-coded collection bins available through Jan. 31.
Holiday lights are typically made of materials that do not biodegrade (and, occasionally, are toxic). Some can take hundreds of years to break down in landfills. The lights also typically metals that are easily repurposed, like copper.
🗞️ News Links
🦆 Open House On Floodplain Restoration Project
Photo courtesy of Montgomery County
Montgomery County will hold a forum to discuss the Whitemarsh Wissahickon Floodplain Restoration Project tomorrow (Dec. 5) from 5-7 p.m. at the Whitemarsh Township Building.
Residents will be able to learn about the plan to restore about 11 acres of floodplain along the Wissahickon Creek in Whitemarsh. The project consultant is scheduled to give a presentation at 6 p.m. and there will be informational material on hand, as well as time for public feedback.
The county-owned land suffered flood and wind damage during Hurricane Ida in 2021; subsequent cleanup efforts caused more damage.
Enter Our Holiday Pet Photo Contest!
Enter your pet's holiday photo to win prizes and be featured! A HUGE THANK YOU to our amazing prize donors: Best Paw Forward Dog Training, Katz Dogs K9, Nancy's Paws for All, Too, Brewscuits, Canine Behavior Solutions, EnVi Pet Care, LLC and EnVi Dog Rescue & Animal Sanctuary, Tail Spinz LLC, Pawsitively Perfect LLC and NS Designs.
👏 Whitpain Honors Volunteers
The Whitpain Recreation Association honored Sean O’Donnell, its outgoing president, and its 2024 Volunteers of the Year at its recent Past President’s Dinner. The honored volunteers:
Lauren Brett (softball)
Kristine Dorn (adaptive sports)
Tom McClintic (travel basketball)
Brian McShane (baseball)
Andy O’Dell (travel soccer)
Lisa Stein (field hockey)
Kevin Swillo (intramural basketball)
Jackie Woodson (intramural soccer)
🏘️ In Other Nearby News
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🐶 Rescue of the Week
James Short | Wiss Now
Meet Gabi, a 9-week-old Jack Russell/Terrier mix currently being fostered in Blue Bell through Home At Last Dog Rescue. She and her three brothers were rescued from a puppy mill in Lancaster.
Gabi is an active puppy who loves to explore the world and snuggle. She is still learning, so a home with patience is likely the best fit for her. If you are interested in adopting Gabi or would like more information, you can reach out to Home At Last Dog Rescue at [email protected] or visit the group's website.
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