The Pottstown Post scanned available news feeds during recent days and found these stories of local interest.

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Airgas board rejects Air Products’ hostile takeover offer (Philadelphia Business Journal)
The board of Airgas Inc., which operates a store in Stowe, has rejected the hostile offer by Air Products & Chemicals Inc. to buy the company by acquiring its common stock.

NAHB economist says lack of growth reduces housing affordability (PAR Just Listed Blog)
Pennsylvania needs to rethink its “anti-growth” mentality in order to become more fiscally sound, according to Dr. Elliot Eisenberg, senior economist of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Woman indicted for $4M embezzlement from local bank (Lansdale PA Reporter)
A Boyertown woman has been indicted on charges she allegedly embezzled more than $4 million from National Penn Bank where she once worked as an assistant vice president.

THP Seeks Agreement to Finish Incomplete Homes (Pennsburg PA Town and Country)
It has been a long wait for homeowners at T.H. Properties’ Northgate community in Upper Hanover Township, but the end may be in sight. THP, a Harleysville-based developer, filed a joint motion with the Committee of Unsecured Creditors in court last Tuesday that would allow the company to continue work at Northgate, phases two and three, and at Biltmore Estates in Skippack Township.

Franklin Elementary students partner in recycling program (Community Connection, Boyertown PA)
The students and staff of Franklin Elementary School are committed to “Building a Better Tomorrow” by helping to improve our environment. They have established a partnership with J.P. Mascaro and Sons to develop a school-wide recycling program.

Challenge is on at Coventry Christian (Community Connection, Boyertown PA)
Paul Fisher, principal at Coventry Christian High School in Pottstown, is a soft-spoken, easy-going man. That is, until, the talk turns to two of his favorite things: running and the Coventry Christian Schools. That’s when Paul’s competitive side comes out. Just ask the students.

Code Blue declared for Montgomery County (Phoenixville PA Phoenix)
Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Emergency for Montgomery County for the Three (3) day period which begins at noon, Wednesday, February 24 until noon, Saturday, February 27.

Solicitor’s dual role questioned (Norristown PA Times Herald)
Common Cause Pennsylvania has indicated Montgomery County Solicitor Barry Miller could be on shaky ethical ground serving as both solicitor and campaign treasurer for county Commissioner chairman James R. Matthews.

Two New Yorkers arraigned in sting (Norristown PA Times Herald)
Montgomery County narcotics officers arrested two New York City men who allegedly delivered “high-grade” marijuana to a man inside a restaurant in The Court at King of Prussia earlier this month, according to court papers.

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