State Police Make 12 DUI Arrests Over New Year Holiday

The State Police increased enforcement efforts between Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

MEDIA–The Pennsylvania State Police in Troop K handled 45 crashes, with four being alcohol related, made 12 DUI arrests and issued 469 citations between Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Troop K covers highways in Philadelphia, Delaware and Montgomery counties and numerous municipalities without police departments. During this time, extra efforts were made to ensure citizens could safely travel along the Commonwealth’s highways given the increased volume of traffic associated with the holiday. Through enforcement of motor vehicle laws, the Pennsylvania State Police attempted to reduce speeding, impaired driving and failure to use safety restraints.     This press release was provided by Pennsylvania State Police-Media Barracks.

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2013 Gym Membership Cost Roundup

Do you resolve to work out more in the New Year? See what your gym options are here.

Whether you plan to work off those holiday sugar cookies or you resolve to be healthier come the New Year, Patch has the hookup for those who plan on hitting the gym in 2013. Check out what these local gyms in the Marple Newtown offer and their membership rates below. Row Zone Benefits: Members pay based on how much they come to the gym. Rowing is not only a high-calorie burning activity, but it also works every major muscle group. Row Zone doesn't offer just rowing and has several classes. Cost: There are a few payment methods – each monthly. Unlimited attendence costs $99 a month. Three times a week is $89 for the month. Two times a week is $79 for the month. Lastly, one class a week is $48 for the month. Hours: This gym offers classes …

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Frugal Family Rings in the New Year

Find good fortune while noshing on some homemade deals.

Each week Frugal Family will feature great deals on local products, services, tickets, meals or anything else that reaps savings for families. With the new year upon us, it's time to forget the past and make a clean start. Instead of leaving everything up to fate, why not enjoy a meal to increase your good fortune? There are a variety of foods such as pork, greens, and fish that are believed to be lucky and to improve the odds that next year will be a great one. This week, we searched the area for savings on our favorite foods to kick off a great new year. Note: Check with the merchant for additional conditions that may apply. ACME • Deal #1: Hatfield Simply Tender Center Cut Pork Chops or Roasts $2.69 lb. • Deal #2: Fresh Cod or Flounder …

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Locals Talk About Their New Year's Resolutions

People around Newtown Square share their hopeful resolutions for the new year.

Newtown Square—With New Year's Eve fast approaching, many locals are just now starting to think about what resolutions they might make to themselves for a better 2011. Roughly half of the people interviewed hadn't gotten around to it yet—or weren't planning to make any at all. "Oh, I don't do that anymore," said a smiling Jerry Maher, a popular man at The Ale House. "I stopped disappointing myself years ago." Overall health seemed to be the leading thought on locals' minds this December. Jim Hunter, like so many people at this time of year, said that he intended on trying to shed a few pounds. Jack Dwyer, a native of the Marple Newtown area for all of his 53 years, had a rough 2010 due to several surgeries to his hip, shoulder and both …

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