Alerts

ATTEMPTED COMMERCIAL BURGLARY

December 30, 2011:  Police are investigating an attempted burglary at The Logan Inn on West Ferry Street. Sometime overnight persons unknown attempted entry into the office area of the inn. Entry was attempted by punching out the drywall. The attempt was unsuccessful and the individual(s) left without taking anything from the business.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY

December 27, 2011 - A Windy Bush Road resident reported to police that, at some time between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., his home had been burglarized, while he had been at work. Entry to the residence appears to have been gained by the actor(s) kicking open the front door. Once inside, the actor(s) ransacked several rooms in the house, eventually removing silver items, gold coins, and gold and silver jewelry. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact New Hope Police at 215-862-3033, and refer to incident #20111228M0001

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

Motorists can check road conditions on more than 2,900 miles of state roads by calling 511 or by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, average traffic speeds on urban interstates and access to more than 500 traffic cameras.

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FERRY STREET BRIDGE CLOSURE

The Ferry Street Bridge will close on December 5, 2011, and this closure will remain in effect until August 31, 2012, or until completion of new bridge structure. There will be no pedestrain or vehicle access through the construction site. The walking path along the canal will also be closed to pedestrians. Ferry Street will remain open and accessable from South Main Street to The Logan Inn, its parking lot and the other businesses located along Ferry Street.

Announcements

Lambertville - New Hope WINTER FESTIVAL  --  January 14 & 25-29, 2012

*For more information about all events, including confirmation of dates and times,
go to www.VisitNewHope.com.

MEDIA ADVISORY

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  MYTHS ABOUT ALCOHOL AND DRINKING
  
  Myth: As long as you stick to beer and wine, instead of hard liquor, the intoxicating effects are minimized.
  
  Fact: One 12 oz can of beer, 5 oz glass of wine and 1.5 oz of hard liquor all equal the same alcohol content. Count certain drinks that contain more than 1.5oz of one type of alcohol as more than one drink such as martinis.
  
  Myth: Someone who has had too much to drink will show visible signs of impairment.
  
  Fact: Physical appearance can be misleading; just one drink can impair one's ability to drive safely because judgment and motor skills are the first to be affected by alcoholic beverage consumption.
  
  Myth: Drinking coffee makes a person who has had too much to drink sober up more quickly.
  
  Fact: Time is the only solution to intoxication. It takes about one hour to eliminate each drink consumed.
  
  Fact: Pennsylvania has an implied consent law, if you are requested by a law enforcement officer to submit to a chemical test whether its blood or breath; you must submit or lose your driving privileges for one year, automatically if you refuse.
  
  Driving impaired or riding with someone who is impaired is simply not worth the risk because the consequences are serious and real. Not only do you risk killing yourself or someone else, the trauma and financial costs of a crash or an arrest for impaired driving can be significant. Please act responsibly. Pass your keys to a sober driver before the big game begins. And remember, real Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk.