There isn't always time to sit down and read the news. So in case you missed any of the week's stories, here's a look at what happened in the greater Media area over the course of the week.
This week, we gave you breaking news that the Delaware County Courthouse was evacuated due to a bomb threat. No bomb was found and the public was allowed to return after the property was searched. The Rose Tree Media School District approved its budget. State Police released a photo of a car that may have been involved with a shooting. And we covered the Delaware County Hero Bowl.
Below is a full list of this week's stories.
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Saturday, June 2
No injuries were reported.
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A Delaware County sobriety check point and increased enforcement resulted in three DUI arrests, 196 speeding citations and 89 warnings last weekend State Police announced.
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78 Graduate from Williamson Free School
The Class of 2012 at Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades received honors at Friday's commencement.
Check out these homes that are for sale with five bedrooms, in the greater Philadelphia area.
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Friday, June 1
Behind the ground game of Glen Mills running back George Walker, the East team avenged last year’s lost with an impressive 40-32 win over the West team.
These four German Shepherd-Collie mix puppies are available for adoption at the Delaware County SPCA.
Results from Media Patch's 2012 Reader's Choice polls.
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Thursday, May 31
The following information has been supplied by the Pennsylvania State Police-Media Barracks. If arrests or charges are mentioned, they do not indicate guilt or a conviction.
Local students from Media Patch were named to Delaware County Community College's Spring 2012 Dean's List.
The insects’ presence has spurred at least one part of the economy.
Find three local attractions you can visit on one tank of gas.
Friday is National Donut Day, which means a free donut at Dunkin Donuts on Friday with the purchase of a beverage.
Recent death notices of local and former residents.
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Wednesday, May 30
The Pennsylvania State Police continue to investigate two separate shootings that occurred at a Middletown residence and a Chester Heights bank. No one was injured in either shooting.
The Rose Tree Media Board of School Directors unanimously approved the 2012-2013 general fund budget at its meeting last week.
What's going on in and around Media Patch this weekend.
A Penn State Brandywine instructor sent her late son's ashes into space along with the remains of James Doohan, who played Scotty on Star Trek.
Dayna Villa, director of operations at the Delaware County SPCA, recently received the most widely recognized certification in the profession of dog training.
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Tuesday, May 29
The Delaware County Courthouse was evacuated for about three hours due to a bomb threat Tuesday morning.
The Memorial Day parade and ceremonies in downtown Media drew a large, patriotic crowd to observe the many enthusiastic participants and decorated war veterans.
Check out some of the more unusual police stories from the Greater Philadelphia area.
All TD Bank branches in Delaware County are currently selling tickets for the annual Hero Bowl on May 31 at Widener University.
A bill working its way through Harrisburg could change who is responsible.
The warning will last through Tuesday night.
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Monday, May 28
If you plan to snap some shots of the parade or the family BBQ, you should plan to share them with your neighbors on Media Patch.
Nationally, the Memorial Day weekend travel period sees the most red-light violations, according to a study.
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Banks, government offices, libraries and more.
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Sunday, May 27
Media Borough's annual Memorial Day Parade hits State Street at 10 a.m. on May 28.
Check out the results of this week's Readers' Choice poll from the Greater Philadelphia area.
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