Perkasie will most likely be home to a new Starbucks drive-thru in the near future after the Borough Council held a public hearing and gave conditional approval at a lengthy meeting Monday night Council granted a conditional use permit for the drive-thru before tabling the final vote on the project until the next council meeting as the details are finalized Located behind the Autozone on the corner of N the parcel includes about 4,000 square feet of space between the Starbucks and the attached retail unit The Starbucks drive-thru lane would wrap around the back of the building with room for nine cars in line The proposed coffee shop will be less than half a mile from the Dunkin' drive-thru at the intersection behind Pennridge High School The closest Starbucks to Perkasie is a little more than 3.5 miles away in Souderton previously received approval to build a food and retail space on this parcel back in 2021 The likely hours of operation for the Starbucks have not been finalized but are expected to be between 6 a.m The company anticipates peak business activity to occur between 7 a.m The site will see approximately 105 inbound vehicles during the peak hours about 74 of which will be using the drive-thru Cars exiting the parking lot onto Shadywood Drive will not be allowed to turn right in an attempt to limit the amount of extra traffic entering the adjacent residential area Rountree also outlined the plan build a six-foot fence along the rear of the property and add additional landscaping to help buffer some of the noise from the eatery for adjacent properties But neighbors still expressed concerns that it wasn't enough so Rountree committed to meeting with them in the coming weeks to develop a plan to best limit the impacts of the Starbucks the project will be brought back in front of council for final approval some parents pointed to existing traffic problems in the area especially during pick up and drop off times at Pennridge High School — which also happens to coincide with the expected peak weekday hours for the coffee shop "I'm very concerned about the traffic coming out of the Starbucks because sometimes there is lines of traffic waiting to turn to get into the high school," said Kelly Smola there can be lines of cars stretching down Blooming Glen Drive and N some residents implored council to reject Starbucks entirely Perkasie resident Colin Blaydon expressed concerns that the Starbucks will pull traffic from the town's center which is where they should instead be encouraging visitors and shoppers to go He pointed to Doylestown and New Hope as examples of nearby towns with desirable walkable downtowns full of local businesses "Think about every other crappy town you've ever been to that's nothing but drive-thru's and parking lots," Blaydon said Pennridge alum Sofia Gonzalez Ortiz told the council that local businesses are already struggling to compete against the major chains A new Starbucks at one of the entryways into town will only make that worse But council Vice President Chuck Brooks said his decisions were largely guided by the borough's 2014 Comprehensive Plan and pointed to Perkasie's longstanding practice of having "gateway businesses" — larger chains or big box stores on the perimeter of town — while the town's center consists largely of locally owned businesses "I find it to be actually a viable aspect in bringing people into our town," Brooks said "Its a way of drawing them in and bringing them into the center." "They work their way inwards and then they take part in our restaurants And while some residents might not want to see more national chains in town councilman Scott Bomboy also made a point to clarify that the council cannot legally prohibit a business from moving into town if they meet the required criteria "We cannot legally stop a retailer from doing business in town," he said Perkasie Borough Council's next meeting is scheduled for Feb Lacey Latch is the development reporter for the Bucks County Courier Times and The Intelligencer. She can be reached at LLatch@gannett.com Perkasie Patchwork Coffeehouse and the Bucks County Folk Song Society will collaborate once again for the BCFSS Annual Members Showcase Concert on Saturday Contestant Carter Siporin as seen on Kids Baking Championship Contestant Carter Siporin gets baking on Kids Baking Championship Carter Siporin helps bake cupcakes at age 2 in his kitchen has been baking since he could stand on his own in the kitchen Now Carter is a contestant on Food Network’s “Kids Baking Championship: Amazing Animals,” which premiered Jan Carter Siporin has been baking since he could stand on his own in the kitchen The 11-year-old Perkasie resident makes a mean macaron and shares his culinary creations on his Instagram account, @carters_confections_ Carter loves to explore colors and flavors in the kitchen His go-to recipe is chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting “I love peanut butter frosting because if there’s any left over While Carter baked alongside his mom in his younger years he got more adventurous on his own at 8 when he realized some of his friends had gluten allergies so I decided I wanted to make good gluten-free desserts,” he said I made strawberries and cream gluten-free cupcakes for my mom’s birthday and then it blossomed into this.” Carter is a contestant on the 2025 season of Food Network’s “Kids Baking Championship: Amazing Animals,” which premiered on Monday A new episode will air each week on Mondays when the champion will be crowned during the season finale at 9 p.m the previous week’s episode will run at 7 p.m His fun and colorful recipes on social media didn’t go unnoticed “(Food Network) reached out to me through my Instagram and asked me to apply,” Carter said Carter had to keep quiet about the good news “I got the call when I was in the library that I was going to be on (the show),” he said “Can’t even celebrate too loudly in there,” Mom Meghan Siporin chimed in Reality soon sunk in when Carter arrived on set “It’s a lot harder in real life than it looks,” he said meeting iconic Food Network personality and chef Duff Goldman made it well worth it so it was so amazing to see someone in real life I’ve seen so many times on TV,” Carter said “My mind was just blown that my little baby was up there holding his own in the kitchen,” Meghan added “My favorite part was definitely the friends I made along the way,” Carter shared We FaceTime each other and bake over FaceTime.” Meghan was just as excited about Carter’s newfound friendships it was really cool to see the kids bond so quickly,” she said “They have so many shared interests that a typical 11-year-old boy doesn’t really care too much about flavors and a new mixer his first love is where he hopes his career path will lead him I’d also like to go to pastry school in France Carter is happy to bake in his home kitchen in Upper Bucks They can order any dessert they want and any flavor combination they want,” he said Join our readers whose generous donations are making it possible for you to read our news coverage. 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Donate today The Bucks County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame welcomed the Class of 2025 on Thursday at Brookside Manor in Feasterville The Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company’s Super 21 Truck will be returning for the very special 25th anniversary Kiwanis-Herald Sesame Place Classic on Sunday Central Bucks South posted a 4-0 lead in the first inning en route to a 7-0 shutout of visiting Central Bucks East in Tuesday’s Suburban One League Colonial Division game the Doylestown Rugby Academy high school girls team traveled to Downingtown to play the Downingtown girls team Doylestown was victorious by a score of 43-26 The Archbishop Wood baseball team guaranteed itself a winning Philadelphia Catholic League season with Monday’s 7-0 victory over Cardinal O’Hara Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Our guide features topics that range from home buying to home maintenance and repair delivered Friday afternoons Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates A weekly guide to Arts & Entertainment delivered Wednesday evenings Delivered Saturday mornings with a recap of the best stories from each week Have a notification delivered on Thursdays to your inbox Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account It was a dream come true when Christina Rushton opened Rise & Grind Café in 2019 the cozy eatery along 7th Street became a popular gathering place in downtown Perkasie where it was common to see friends catching up over coffee and families enjoying a morning out together “My main goal from the very first day was to make it a home away from home a welcoming space and I totally was able to create that," said Rushton who announced Monday she would be closing the café at the end of the month "I owe most of my success to the community I wouldn’t have been able to continue without the support of them and my staff.” Without providing specifics around the factors contributing toward her decision “It was my dream for a very long time and things have changed in my personal life that have led me to the decision to not renew my lease It’s time to move on to a new chapter in my life,” Rushton said “I love Perkasie and my supporters and my staff One of my main concerns was making sure the café would live on past Rise & Grind and my staff would still have their jobs and continue on seamlessly.” Bucks County outdoor dining with a view: Check out some of Bucks County's top spots to eat amid the fall foliage Despite the bittersweet end to Rise & Grind, Rushton said she’s happy to see the same spirit of community she envisioned continue on as the eatery transitions into a new season of life thanks to Adrienne and Donte King, the Perkasie husband-and-wife team behind So Fresh So Green Juice Co. “I’m very excited for them to be taking over the space and continue their business I’ve been supportive of them since day one I wish them the best of luck and all the success moving forward,” Rushton said The Kings are no strangers to the Perkasie establishment, where the two have spent the past three years producing their cold-pressed juices during the restaurant’s afterhours. With plans to open So Fresh So Green Juice Co the couple hopes to make the transition smooth for their employees and the community “We are incredibly excited about this new chapter and grateful for the support from our loyal customers and community," Adrienne King said "This expansion represents a significant milestone for us and we are committed to making the So Fresh So Green Juice Co Café a welcoming and vibrant place for everyone "Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the opening date — we can’t wait to welcome you all." Much of the menu will remain the same in many ways as they plan to continue offering several of Rise & Grind’s customer favorites while featuring new additions such as So Fresh So Green’s signature fresh cold-pressed juices The café hours are also to remain the same for now but Adrienne King said they may expand their hours down the road to include brunch and dinner “Our commitment to quality and community-focused service remains unchanged You’ll find the same welcoming atmosphere with some exciting new additions,” she said Café is to start off with a soft opening Nov followed by a grand rebranding and opening in the spring of 2025 “The incredible support from our community and the demand for our products drove our decision to expand and take over the cafe space,” Adrienne King said “We saw an opportunity to bring our healthy fresh offerings to a wider audience and create a space where people can enjoy both our juices and a full cafe menu This expansion allows us to fulfill our mission of promoting health and wellness in an even more impactful way.” (This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) 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But South Perkasie Covered Bridge is making a comeback art and culture for The Intelligencer and Bucks County Courier Times at PhillyBurbs.com Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription A Bucks County woman took a break from her life in the suburbs for a chance at love on a farm Christine Masiewicz will be among the 32 single women appearing on Fox’s ‘Farmer Wants a Wife,” a reality TV dating show set to begin its third season later this month the 28-year-old who works as a chief of staff will be vying for the heart of Matt Warren a 30-year-old avocado and exotic fruit farmer in Morro Bay Fox has yet to release specific details on each of the women, but according to Masiewicz’s Instagram bio, she was a cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles during their Super Bowl LII championship win and a performer at Walt Disney World From Perkasie to Food Network: Carter Siporin,11, hopes to bake his way to the top Season three of "Farmer Wants a Wife," hosted by Kimberly Williams-Paisley Jon Sansone and Colton Hendricks — in their quest to find real The show follows the eligible bachelors as they each host eight of the 32 women while exploring potential love connections along the way “The third season will dive deeper into the beauty and trials of homegrown love and new twists will put relationships to the ultimate test,” Fox Entertainment wrote in a release “As the ladies immerse themselves in the realities of farm life some will blossom while some will head out to pasture and only time will tell if they have the patience spirit and adaptability required to be a farmer’s wife.” Starting with the season premiere on March 20 ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ will air on Fox at 9 p.m Episodes will also be available for next-day streaming on Hulu Love story for the ageless: How love, and first-time marriage, came calling in their 70s A Bucks County kid is hoping to impress Food Network stars Carter Siporin, an 11-year-old Perkasie baker who grew a local following through his custom dessert business, Carter’s Confections, is now in the national spotlight competing on Food Network’s “Kids Baking Championship: Amazing Animals.” I’ve seen every single episode at least five times,” said Carter who made his television debut on the show’s season premiere In the 13th season of “Kids Baking Championship” Carter and 11 other young bakers from across the country will test their skills through a series of tasty creature-inspired challenges a feature in “Food Network Magazine” and the title of Kids Baking Champion Telford chef goes on 'Chopped': Telford chef competes on Food Network's 'Chopped.' Here's how she got there the contestants were tasked with baking up a textured animal tart base decorated with scales but I was really excited because I could make so many fun flavor combinations,” Carter said during an interview a day after the episode aired Delivering an iguana-inspired kiwi citrus tart — made with a kiwi citrus cream sliced green and golden kiwis to replicate the look of scales and a sugary churro tail — he proved worthy of moving on as she and Goldman tasted Carter’s dessert “I think your diplomat cream is nice and creamy And I like that you used a little orange zest in there That kind of helps round out the flavors well.” Carter’s baking journey began at an early age with his mom “I would bake with my mom in the kitchen ever since I could stand up,” he recalled “It started with me teaching him how to crack eggs,” said Meghan “And the next thing I know he’s telling me about diplomat creams and it’s just amazing to watch what he dreams up and decorates and designs.” Carter picked up techniques and inspiration from his mom and grandmother who he calls “Nana,” read every cookbook he could get his hands on and experimented with flavors along the way to create his own unique recipes like raspberry white chocolate pistachio eclairs and a coconut guava checkered cake “I love trying to dream up amazing flavor combinations and seeing people’s reactions when they open the cake box,” he said Some of his favorite desserts to make are custom cakes — the more elaborate the better — such as the time he baked and decorated a two-tiered vanilla and lemon wedding cake “Like who asks a 10-year-old to make a wedding cake?” Get caught up by streaming the episode on Max It is also scheduled to air again on Food Network on Friday at 9 a.m New episodes will air Mondays at 8 p.m. with the final two episodes airing back-to-back on March 3 at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. A detailed lineup of episodes and airtimes can be found at foodnetwork.com/shows/kids-baking-championship (This story was updated to change or add a photo or video.) Bucks County music: Primus ignited a Doylestown man's love of drumming in the '90s. Now he hopes to join them. About $1 million is to go toward the repairs The bulk of the repair will be paid by federal and state grant money Wood Research was among seven companies bidding on the job Covered bridge woes How to fix a 191-year-old Bucks County covered bridge. Carefully and with lots of money “We were fortunate to have some of the best firms in the country interested in the project because of the South Perkasie Covered Bridge’s unique status,” Scott Bomboy chair of the council’s historical committee “It is the third-oldest Town Lattice style covered bridge in the United States and a special example of an original covered bridge We intend to keep as much of the bridge intact as possible including all the ‘carvings’ inside the bridge.” More: At Covered Bridge Apartments in Perkasie, Ida's floods were deja vu and are expected to be finished in January 2025 More construction contracts for timber and stone are to be awarded next year The covered bridge is to reopen to the public in August 2025 The South Perkasie span is unique among the county’s covered bridges because it sits in Lenape Park From its construction in 1832 until the late 1950s, it spanned the Pleasant Spring Creek The bridge wasn't engineered to carry a lot of traffic in a story that attracted national attention the bridge was removed from its creek location and slowly moved nearly a mile to the park Everything about the old span has been kept intact including its famous hand-lettered sign: “$5.00 fine for any person riding or driving over this bridge faster than a walk or smoking a segar on.” Enjoy the covered bridge tour These Bucks County Sunday destinations are worth the gas money remnants of Hurricane Ida caused flooding that swept the bridge from its stone abutments heaving it a few feet over and listing heavily on its left side The remains of Hurricane Ida blew through the region that September The storm spawned four tornadoes in Bucks and Montgomery counties where one woman died when a tree fell on her home Two people died in Montgomery County due to flooding and a Montgomery County resident died in Upper Bucks County when his vehicle was swept away in a flash flood The damage to the bridge became a symbol of the destruction of Mother Nature So beloved is the bridge that about $120,000 was raised by the public to restore it Enhancements include raising it above the 100-year flood plain which is about 4 feet higher than its current elevation It's also to receive a fresh coat of fireproof paint Bucks County covered bridgesBucks County has 12 covered bridges there were at least 51 covered bridges in Bucks County many over the Delaware River and Neshaminy Creek The most-often asked question about the bridges: "Why are they covered?" Answers range from keeping horses calm while crossing water to shelter for travelers caught in storms A covered bridge built in the 19th century extended the life of the deck by seven times people have always loved the storybook look of a covered span JD Mullane can be reached at 215-949-5745 or at jmullane@couriertimes.com A Perkasie-area man who was severely injured by a falling tree on Aug Jesse Owens suffered traumatic brain injuries when a tree fell on him He was put on life support at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest The tree shattered Owens's skull and caused a series of catastrophic strokes Owens was working for a tree removal service when he suffered the severe blow A donation page to fund Owens's medical expenses was organized by staff from The Perk a local restaurant where Moyer worked for years as a sous chef sharing her culinary talents and amazing spirit and their family during this challenging time," the GoFundMe page reads had shared his family's call for thoughts and prayers on the district's official Facebook page "Seeing how many people are praying is getting us through this This hospital is just packed with 20-somethings crying and praying," the family's statement read But the support poured in from far beyond their immediate community with church groups coming from as far as Lansdale to pray with her son at the Lehigh Valley hospital Other mothers of children with traumatic brain injuries also showed up to support the family Tree fall puts man on life support: Perkasie man, 21, suffers traumatic brain injury after tree fall incident "It's difficult for them to share their own stories with me because they have to relive their own pain," Moyer said "They're praying beside Jesse even though it's hard for them." along with the rest of Owens's family — his sister August Quinn McDermott — are also taking solace in Jesse's own words which he previously posted on Instagram: "Life is suffering I feel as though there is a new paradigm of spiritual playgrounds available." Moyer said she's grateful for the outpouring from people far and wide "There are still beautiful communities," she said Reporter Jess Rohan can be reached at jrohan@gannett.com A 39-year-old Sellersville woman under county investigation for alleged drug trafficking has been charged in the 2023 overdose death of a Bucks County man A Bucks County grand jury earlier this month recommended charging Shana Finlan in the death of Perkasie resident Kenneth Klingman The panel also recommended charging a 61-year-old Perkasie woman for allegedly tampering with evidence in the death 2023 in the 5000 block of Route 309 in Center Valley which is in Upper Saucon An autopsy determined he died of methamphetamine toxicity More Bucks County crime news NJ man posed as Mormon recruiter to meet girl for sex at Bensalem home: Police Finlan was one of two persons of interest in the death The Bucks County’s Drug Strike Force Unit investigated Finlan for suspicion of drug trafficking in 2022 and 2023 according to a copy of the grand jury presentment Finlan was also allegedly involved in supplying drugs associated with fatal overdoses in Philadelphia and Lehigh counties and a nonfatal overdose in Doylestown police arranged purchases of drugs from Finlan authorities became aware of a nonfatal overdose in Doylestown where Finlan was the suspected supplier They also learned of an police investigation into Klingman’s drug-related death Klingman was staying at Debbie Lisa Booth’s home Investigators alleged that Klingman and Booth purchased drugs from Finlan Booth testified before the grand jury that she purchased fentanyl and methamphetamines from Finlan at the time of Klingman’s death She told the panel that she found Klingman dead in her living room when she returned home “probably” from buying drugs from Finlan Booth testified that Finlan came to her house looking for his cellphone because she wanted to see the text messages because she thought they’d made her look bad Booth found methamphetamines on Klingman’s dead body took it and later gave it to Finlan along with his cellphone Authorities allege that text messages on the phone connected Finlan with the drugs that Klingman overdosed on Booth is also charged in the case with two misdemeanor counts of tampering with evidence and conspiracy She has a preliminary hearing scheduled for March She had no legal representative listed as of Feb Finlan’s ex-boyfriend also testified before the grand jury that she sold methamphetamine and fentanyl and that he had witnessed Finlan selling drugs to Klingman before his death He also testified that Finlan had discussed providing drugs involved in at least two other fatal overdoses Finlan was arraigned before Quakertown District Judge Lisa Gaier Feb 13 on felony drug delivery resulting in death conspiracy and related misdemeanor charges including involuntary manslaughter She is incarcerated in Bucks County Correctional center in lieu of $500,000 bail (This story was updated to provide new information and because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) Reporter Jo Ciavaglia can be reached at jciavaglia@gannett.com We keep voters informed through our in-depth coverage and make it easy for our readers to be prepared to cast their vote we will send a digest of all our stories to your inbox Who takes the cake when it comes to gluten-free baking Well, according to the 2024 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards some of the best gluten-free treats can be found right here in Bucks County Haasis Gluten-Free Bakery was named the third-best gluten-free bakery in the country thanks to its extensive selection of gluten-free baked goods and savory items The list of winners included spots as far away as Mariposa Baking Company in Oakland and San Francisco, California, which topped the list. Nearby Flakely Gluten Free in Philadelphia was ranked at No The article announcing the winners Wednesday said Haasis “offers a gluten-free spin on the art of baking offering a wealth of products that are perfectly safe for customers with dietary considerations Visitors can grab a red sauce pizza or soft pretzel to kick off their meal while a few cinnamon rolls or chocolate chip cookies serve as the perfect dessert.” who first turned to gluten-free baking after she was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014 said she was excited to learn her bakery made the list “I’m just overwhelmed and blown away by all the support we’ve had from all our customers We couldn’t do this without them,” she said Two new shops open in Sellersville: Downtown Sellersville growing with plant shop and soda bar opening on Main Street How Haasis in Perkasie evolved into a gluten-free bakeryHaasis Bakery had originally started in Philadelphia founded by Thomas’s great-grandfather in 1899 At one point it had four locations in Montgomery and Bucks counties before consolidating into one shop in Bensalem and later closing when Thomas’s parents retired and moved to Florida in 1989 Thirty years later, Thomas relaunched the business in Perkasie, taking generations of family recipes and reworking them into gluten-free foods she could safely enjoy, selling at first out of the Perkasie Farmers Market before opening her storefront along West Walnut Street “It was definitely challenging at first," she said I had to do a lot of research to even begin to adapt the recipes I want it to taste so good that you don’t miss the gluten.” all of the Haasis products are free of many other allergens whether it’s for gluten or nuts or any of the other allergens we cater to We want everyone to feel welcome and feel like they are an important customer,” Thomas said Haasis has a large menu of fresh-baked items they sell take-and-bake items from their freezer such as fruit crumb pie and mac and cheese They also offer catering and custom cake orders Owowcow makes 10Best list: This Bucks County shop was ranked No. 3 in the U.S. for best ice cream. Here's why How USA Today comes up with its 10Best listsThe USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards highlight the nation's top destinations for travel USA Today 10Best invites a panel of industry experts to nominate their favorite points of interest and attractions across a wide range of categories The 10Best editors then vet these nominations and select a final set of nominees to be presented to the voting public for a period of four weeks Details: 316 W. Walnut St., Perkasie; 215-853-0222; haasisglutenfreebakery.com A Perkasie-area mom is asking for prayers after her son Owens suffered traumatic brain injuries when a tree fell on him He is now on life support at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest The tree shattered his skull and caused a series of catastrophic strokes the local community is reaching out to support Owens and his family The fundraiser had raised more than $16,000 of the $20,000 goal by Monday morning Although there is "nothing medically or surgically that can be done for him," at this point the family is keeping Owens on life support to give him the chance to "fight for his life," said Moyer who has been inspired by stories of others who have recovered from brain injuries "There's a lot we still don't know about the brain." has shared his family's call for thoughts and prayers on the district's official Facebook page But the support has poured in from far beyond their immediate community Other mothers of children with traumatic brain injuries have also showed up to support the family Tree fall victim dies: Public memorial planned for Jesse Owens, Perkasie man, 21, who died after tree fall The fact that Owens is young and healthy — a hunter and jiu jitsu medalist — also gives his loved ones hope "We're giving Jesse a chance to be the strong A 25-year-old Perkasie man was allegedly drunk speeding and illegally operating an off-road vehicle earlier this summer when he was involved in an accident that killed his friend a former volunteer firefighter and sprint car racer Colin John Wahlers was charged Friday with two homicide by vehicle offenses misdemeanor involuntary manslaughter and other related misdemeanor and summary traffic offenses in connection with the June 2 accident that killed Joseph Kay Wahlers was arraigned Friday before District  Judge Regina Armitage and released later after posting $75,000 bail His attorney Louis Busico called what happened a horrific accident "These two young men were good friends," Busico added "This is a tragic event that has changed everyone's lives." Wahler was arrested on the two-month anniversary of the death of Kay More on the death of Joe Kay Hilltown man died in off-road vehicle crash. Bucks County DA investigating An autopsy determined he died as a result of blunt force head trauma The accident happened shortly before 1 a.m after a Hilltown police officer spotted a 2019 Polaris Ranger side-by-side a recreational vehicle similar to a souped up golf cart In Pennsylvania it is illegal to drive unregistered off-road vehicles on public roads At one point the Polaris allegedly drove around the outside of the Crossroads Tavern at Route 152 and Hilltown Pike then left the parking lot south on Hilltown Pike where it drove through a stop sign and continued traveling on Route 152 The Polaris started weaving along Mill Road and at one point the passenger side left the road and the vehicle drove over a front lawn before swerving back onto the road The officer attempted to stop the vehicle in the 1800 block of Mill Road but Wahlers continued driving turning onto Green Street and accelerating he allegedly attempted to brake for a right turn and lost control of the vehicle The vehicle flipped onto the driver's side and did a three-quarter barrel roll before landing on the passenger side and coming to a stop in the 700 block of Green Street Kay was ejected from the vehicle and Wahlers landed on top of him then got up and attempted to speak to an unresponsive Kay The police officer observed Kay with an obvious head injury "Hell of a way to end a Saturday night," an officer alleged Wahlers was overheard saying Wahlers declined medical attention at the scene He initially told police he consumed four Surfside alcoholic beverage before driving A Surfside can was thrown from the Polaris during the rollover Wahlers said he drank a half dozen alcoholic beverages during the night more than double the legal driving limit in Pennsylvania When Wahlers was first questioned by police he claimed he didn't know Kay and that he just jumped into his vehicle but later admitted the two knew each other "We were out joyriding and ended up having one of my good friends dying,” he allegedly told police A mechanical inspection of the Polaris found no defects that would have resulted in causing the fatal accident A warning label on the sun visor cautioned against operating the vehicle on paved surfaces slowing before turning and not driving after consuming drugs or alcohol An accident reconstruction expert found that the driver's side seat belt had been fastened in a way that allowed Wahlers to disengage a safety feature on the Polaris that prevents it from exceeding 15 mph The crash reconstruction estimated that the Polaris was traveling at more than 67 mph shortly before the crash The posted speed limit on Green Street is 40 mph Following the accident, Kay, a former volunteer firefighter in Plumsteadville, was described in an onslaught of social media posts as a man who was loved by everyone who met him Kay worked as an electrician with his father, also a former Plumsteadville firefighter, but his passion was sprint racing short-track racing sport that involves open-wheel race cars on dirt or paved circular tracks He was a member and sponsor of the Mid-Atlantic 305 Sprint Car Series chief of the Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Department called Kay a "great person and friend to many in the company." Plumsteadville Fire Co. captain Andy Kiljanski started a Go Fund Me campaign to help assist Kay’s wife with the financial burden caused by his death As of Friday it raised more $139,614 to help with funeral and other expenses Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A Perkasie man is accused of sharing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online and possessing more than 1,200 files of illegal content on his devices according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice and YouTube; among other apps on a smartphone.  13 and charged with Felony Disseminating Photo and Films of Child Sex Acts and Felony Criminal Use of a Communication Device when the Bucks County DA's Office received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children submitted by Kik's parent company MediaLab alleged that a user uploaded 18 CSAM files to the social media platform on July 12 Kik provided the user's account information The CyberTip detailed the explicit nature of the videos which depicted prepubescent children in sexually abusive situations showed a prepubescent female lying on a bed with her wrists bound while being assaulted with a vibrator detectives executed a search warrant at Clark's residence Clark reportedly admitted to using Kik to view illegal images and acknowledged that doing so was “totally wrong,” investigators said He also told officers that police had previously warned him about his online activity when he was 16 Clark refused to provide his phone passcode but forensic analysis of the seized LG V30 phone on Nov 7 revealed CSAM files matching those described in the CyberTip Investigators also found over 200 videos and 1,000 images of CSAM involving children under 10 years old 13 before Magisterial District Judge Regina Armitage and is being held at Bucks County Jail on 10% of $20,000 bail His preliminary arraignment occurred at 1:45 p.m Warning: If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or exploitation, help is available. Contact the RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit RAINN.org for confidential support a former volunteer firefighter with the Plumsteadville Fire Company involuntary manslaughter and other offenses in the June 2 crash that killed Joseph Kay Charges against the man authorities say caused the crash that killed former Plumsteadville firefighter Joseph Kay will be held for trial involuntary manslaughter and multiple other offenses in the June 2 crash that killed Kay who was a passenger in the Polaris off-road vehicle Wahlers was reportedly driving Police testified at the hearing before Magisterial District Judge Regina Armitage that Kay died at the scene of the early morning accident at Green Street and Rickert Road when Wahlers’ vehicle flipped over as he fled from police Both passenger and driver were partially ejected from the vehicle a Hilltown Township police officer testified he saw an unregistered vehicle on Mill Road and initiated a traffic stop after seeing the vehicle veer off the road fleeing down Green Street for about a half mile While trying to make a right turn onto Rickert Road the driver lost control and the vehicle flipped Wahlers' blood test showed a blood alcohol level of 0.195 Kay’s death was caused by blunt force trauma Kay’s family characterized the crash as an “unexpected heartbreaking accident” that took his life on his wife Rachel’s 30th birthday Kay was well known in the sprint car racing community and worked in his father’s electrical business Wahlers' formal arraignment is scheduled for Nov Colin John Wahlers is facing two homicide by vehicle charges in the death of Joseph Kay who was a passenger in Wahlers’ off-road vehicle that … A Sunday morning crash in Hilltown Township that killed a 35-year-old former Plumsteadville firefighter is being investigated by police and th… It was a wild journey for Carter Siporin, an 11-year-old baker from Perkasie who’s talents earned him a spot on Food Network’s “Kids Baking Championship.” his skills were put to the test through animal-inspired challenges where Carter seized every opportunity to show off his flair for coming up with flavorful But his journey came to an end on Monday’s episode accepting his elimination with a mix of tears and optimism “I think I’ll be able to take the criticism well And then it will just help me be better,” Carter said at the conclusion of season’s fourth episode Despite his dessert — a butterscotch brownie with raspberry dolphin eclairs — falling short of his overall design he walked away with positive encouragement from the judges You just had an off day,” said Duff Goldman who hosts and judges the competition with Kardea Brown Telford chef goes on 'Chopped': Telford chef competes on Food Network's 'Chopped.' Here's how she got there Carter posted to his Instagram expressing a mix of heartbreak and gratitude thanking many of the people he met and learned from along the way Sad because I loved being there and wanted to stick around for more baking challenges but mostly devastated to be leaving all of the amazing friends I made throughout this whole journey,” his post read in part “I had the absolute time of my life making my dream of being on Kids Baking Championship come true.” New episodes air on Food Network on Mondays at 8 p.m., concluding with the final two episodes on March 3 at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. A detailed lineup of episodes and airtimes can be found at foodnetwork.com/shows/kids-baking-championship Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders: These 4 Bucks, Montco women to cheer at Super Bowl now “The Spine,” is home to a new single coping Perkasie Borough’s Lenape Park Skate Park reopened July 18 “The Spine” now boasts a brand new single coping double mini half-pipe and a freshly milled and paved asphalt pad designed to challenge and excite skaters of all skill levels The inaugural event to promote awareness of the park’s return to the community will be held from 7-8:30 p.m This “Last Friday Skate Night” event promises to be a celebration of the revitalized space and the skate enthusiasts that use it The Last Friday Skate Nights program begins each July and continues through September The event is to be a “celebration of skate culture,” according to the Borough of Perkasie attendees can expect a lively and vibrant atmosphere It will not only highlight the local skateboarding population but also demonstrate strong community support and engagement Local business Hickory Stick will supply ice cream and event sponsors along with the Perkasie Police Department will offer free giveaways a free showing of “School of Rock” will be available at the outdoor amphitheater in Lenape Park the skate park has been an indispensable addition to the Perkasie Borough for the last 22 years the borough began the process of addressing vandalism and considering future renovations The Skate Park Sub-Committee of the Parks & Recreation Committee sought the replacement of the mini half pipe and a full mill and pave reconstruction of the asphalt pad Approved use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in 2023 allowed for the purchase of a single coping Park and Rec Fees in Lieu granted the ability to mill and pave the asphalt that had deteriorated The Spine has been frequented by skaters who are eager to experience the new feature and smooth surface but once they did it all over again you can really feel the difference,” said one skater in reference to the reconstructed asphalt “I wouldn’t consider myself a professional but the new half pipe gives me a lot to work with I’ll definitely be spending a lot of time on it.” The Lenape Park Skate Park’s renovations have not only revitalized the space but also energized the local skating community with The Spine as the symbolic backbone of skating culture in Perkasie