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Missing Man; Fatal Blue Route Crash This Week in Review

Check out Marple Newtown Patch's top news of the week.

It’s been a busy week in Marple Newtown Patch. Here’s a look at some of the top stories of the week.

Missing Newtown Man Last Seen in Philly
The disappearance of a 22-year-old resident in Philadelphia is considered to be suspicious, police say.

Man Dies in I-476 Crash in Marple
The highway has reopened since the fatal crash, reports say.

Judge Accepts 14 of 61 Rejected Absentee Votes
The Delaware County District Attorney's Office is still looking into allegations of voter fraud, reports say.

Animal Cruelty Charges Filed in Cut Puppy Ears Case
The Havertown woman accused of cutting the ears of a pitbull puppy had also posted on craigslist.org advertising her dog walking services.

Local Food Banks Need Donations
Federal funding for food stamps has been cut. Here's how you can donate to your local food bank.

NJ Woman's 100th Birthday Coincides with JFK Anniversary
Centenarian Julia Kelly vividly remembers the fateful events of Nov. 22, 1963.

Where Were You When President John F. Kennedy Was Shot?
Friday marks the 50th anniversary of Kennedy's assassination.

NJ Woman Had Fateful Encounter with Jack Ruby
Betsy Blowers said she met Jack Ruby in a Dallas bar the night of JFK's assassination.

Will Area Ski Slopes Open Thanksgiving Weekend?
Like everything else involving skiing this time of year, it's "weather permitting."


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