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PENNSBURG, PA — UPDATE — The body of Bradley Stone was found. He appeared to have killed himself in the woods near his home in Pennsburg.

ORIGINAL STORY
A suspect identified as Bradley Stone is at large. Six people are dead and one is wounded in what is reported to be a custody dispute. All victims are members of the slain mother’s family including her mother and grandmother. The children are unharmed. Stone left the kids at his neighbor’s house and has not been seen. “Residents in Pennsburg, PA are being told to lock themselves inside their houses. If you see Stone, police warn — do not approach him. Call 911.”

He graduated Souderton Highschool in 1998. His Facebook page says he likes the movie “Hell And Back Again”, the TV show “The Walking Dead” and the music of Chicago Blues, Pearl Jam, Johnny Cash, AC/DC, Tartanic and Steel Panther.

Brad Stone Souderton Yearbook

The members of the murdered family were cousins with The Promoter TV director of photography’s Scott Alexander Johnson. Scott studied journalism at West Chester University. Scott said, “For all the faithful out there, a horrific tragedy has struck my family today. I won’t name names as the media has not yet done so. But prayers are needed and appreciated at this time.”

NBC News reports, “One of the victims is Nicole Hill, Stone’s ex-wife. She was shot inside her apartment in the Harleysville section of Lower Salford Township, just feet from her kids, sometime between 4 and 5 a.m., police sources and neighbors told NBC10.

“I heard the kids say, ‘Mommy no. I want my mom.’ And I heard [the suspect] say ‘Let’s go. We have to go now. We’re leaving,’” the woman’s neighbor at the Pheasant Run Apartments along 150 Main Street in Lower Salford Township said after being jolted awake by gunshots between 4 and 5 a.m.”

Brad Stone

Charges Filed in Pottstown Murder and Related Robberies

Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman and Pottstown Borough Police Chief F. Richard Drumheller announce the arrest of three defendants, Derrick Jackson, Andre Jackson and Jourdan Harper for December 1st robberies in Pottstown and West Pottsgrove and the arrest of defendant Derrick Jackson for the murder of Lori Marie Sheridan. The victim was a 47 year old woman that resided on King Street in Pottstown. Ms. Sheridan was killed by a close range shotgun blast to abdomen while she was lying in her bed in her apartment.

Shortly after the victim was found on Monday, December 1, 2014, members of the Pottstown Police Department and the Montgomery County Detective Bureau commenced an investigation into the murder of Lori Marie Sheridan. Through extensive witness interviews and multi-agency cooperation, detectives were able to identify Derrick M. Jackson as the person responsible for Lori Sheridan’s murder.

During the investigation detectives found and seized a black pistol grip style pump shotgun that was used in the murder as well as shotgun shells that contained “birdshot” from the rear yard of Derrick Jackson. The autopsy conducted by the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office determined that Lori Marie Sheridan was killed with “birdshot.”

Additionally, Derrick Jackson was linked to this weapon as far back as a month before the killing when he texted a picture that police recovered of the same shotgun.

… plus Sleigh Ride and other Christmas favorites…

Wed. Dec 10, 2014
Ambler Movie Theater
Butler Pike
6:30pm-7:30pm

HARRISBURG — The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has identified a home in the Center Valley area of Lehigh County with the highest home radon level ever measured in Pennsylvania. DEP encourages all area residents to have their homes tested for radon. This is especially important now that homes are winterized, limiting the amount of fresh air that will be entering those structures.

The concentration measured was 3,715 picocuries per liter (pCi/L). Additionally, several other homes in the area have had measured concentrations over 1,000 pCi/L. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that that any dwelling or structure with a radon concentration of more than 4 pCi/L be remediated to lower the radon concentration. In this circumstance, DEP recommended the occupants vacate the home until the measured radon concentration is verified and remediated to a level less than 4 pCi/L.

“Radon can be a serious health risk to people when they are exposed to high levels of it over a long period of time,” DEP Acting Secretary Dana Aunkst said. “While recent results in this area are among the highest ever measured, it’s important to know that the risk is easily remediated.”

Area residents are encouraged to attend an informational meeting that will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Upper Saucon Township Municipal Building, 5500 Camp Meeting Rd., Center Valley. This meeting will provide an opportunity for residents to speak with radon professionals from DEP and EPA to learn more about this risk and how to mitigate it. Residents will receive lists of area companies that are currently certified by DEP to perform radon testing, mitigation and laboratory analysis. Residents will also be able to view a sample mitigation system.

Elevated radon levels in homes in this area were initially observed in September. In response, DEP sent letters to more than 500 Center Valley area residents and included a coupon for a free test kit to encourage the residents to test their homes. The residents of the home with this highest measured radon concentration responded to that letter by testing their home. In addition, DEP is working with several other residents to conduct follow-up testing, as well as taking soil and rock samples in the area that will undergo additional testing.

Pennsylvania law prohibits DEP from publicly disclosing the address of private residential test results.

DEP has also contacted the local school district to ensure that radon testing has or will occur in area schools.

Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that occurs naturally through the breakdown of uranium in soil and rocks. It can enter a home through cracks in the foundation or other openings. According to EPA, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in

Pennsylvania and causes about 20,000 lung-cancer deaths in the U.S. every year.

Testing for radon is the only way to know if a home, school, workplace or other structure has elevated concentrations of radon. Most test kits can be purchased at hardware or home improvement stores at an average cost of $15 to $25 per test. The cost of a mitigation system typically ranges around $1000.

While elevated radon concentrations in homes may be more common in certain regions of the state, the potential exists for any home in Pennsylvania to have high radon levels. Elevated radon levels have been detected in all 67 counties. About 40 percent of homes in the state have the potential for radon levels above EPA’s action level.

December 6, 2014 the annual Phoenixville FIrebird Festival will take place.

The parade starts at Bank Street (right across from the Colonial Theatre) at 7:30 with drummers, dancers and puppeteers. Who all will be there is still an unknown, but that’s where improvisation comes in very handy. It will be a mixed group, which can be good, if we keep changing who takes the lead. Its about a 20 minutes walk up to the bird site (0.88 mile). It might sound long, but last year we had a lot of fun with it in snowy weather. The stage will be mic’ed this year for the drumming.

Holiday Parade
Dec 6 @ 1:00 pm
Ambler Main Street’s Annual Holiday Parade is Saturday, Dec 6th at 1pm! The parade is always a wonderful community event that you don’t want to miss. Arrive early to get your prime spot on Butler Ave and enjoy the bands, floats, Mummers, and more. And, don’t forget who else will be there… SANTA! Would your organization be interested in participating in the parade? See our Parade Registration Form.

Santa Arrives by Train in Ambler @ Ambler Train Station
Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm
Greet Santa as he comes in by train on Thursday December 11 at approximately 7 pm and walks up Butler Avenue with the children to the Ambler Theater. There, they watch a movie and will have a chance to sit on Santa’s lap. Join the Fun! This is an Ambler tradition. (Children are called by number to visit with Santa. Numbers are given on a first come basis at the SEPTA lot prior to Santa’s arrival.)

This annual program recognizes the best in planning, design, and advocacy in Montgomery County and acknowledges the high-quality work and commitment of communities, organizations, and professionals.

The three projects receiving awards were the Beaumont House Restoration in Lower Gwynedd Township, the Fort Washington Office Park Resilient Infrastructure project in Upper Dublin Township, and Towamencin Town Square Phase I in Towamencin Township.

It is the time of year to make sure your roof and gutters are in good shape. New Look Roofing and New Look Home Exteriors offer free roofing estimates. The New Look Builders team also installs metal roofs. Metal roofing can be installed directly over an architectural shingled roof, lowers the cost of homeowners insurance because of its hail warranty, as well as, adding “r value” to the roofing system which lowers the cost of utility bills.

Please look over our brochure.