🏛️ Pottstown School District Honors Young Samaritan Jaxon Guest

Issue #180

08 Jan

In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issue…

 📆  Monster List of Events This Week

🏛️ Pottstown School District Honors Young Samaritan Jaxon Guest

🏛️ Pottstown Residents Voice Concerns as Council Tightens Public Comment Policy

⚖️ Lower Pottsgrove Woman Jailed for DUI Crash Causing Injury

 🤣 Pete Davidson Set to Perform Live at Santander Performing Arts Center

 🚨 Carbon Monoxide Scare at Exeter Township Burger King Triggers Evacuation

 🏈 Eagles Stumble into Playoffs After Disappointing Loss to Giants

 🏈 Philadelphia Eagles Set for Showdown with Tampa Bay in Wild Card Monday Night Football

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Pottstown School District Honors
Young Samaritan Jaxon Guest

Jaxon Guest, a fourth-grader, was recognized for his heroic actions in aiding Melanie Seeders, a former school district employee, after a bike accident. Displaying remarkable composure and kindness, Jaxon lifted the bike off Seeders and ensured she received help. His bravery was acknowledged at a school board meeting with a Superintendent Award, a certificate, a medal, and cupcakes shared with his classmates.

 Pottstown Residents Voice Concerns as Council Tightens Public
Comment Policy

Pottstown Borough Council's reorganization meeting saw unchanged leadership but significant changes in public comment rules. Non-unanimous elections kept the existing council leadership intact. New rules now restrict public comments to borough residents and taxpayers, sparking debate and highlighting community concerns about homelessness and local business challenges.

Lower Pottsgrove Woman Jailed for
DUI Crash Causing Injury

Nikia Ceara Jackson was sentenced to 11½ to 23 months in jail for a DUI crash in Limerick Township that injured a passenger. The incident, her second DUI offense, involved driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana, resulting in a collision with a guard rail. Jackson initially claimed to have hit a deer, but evidence at the scene contradicted her statement.

Pete Davidson Set to Perform Live at Santander Performing Arts Center

Pete Davidson

Pete Davidson, a renowned comedian and actor, gained fame on "Saturday Night Live" from 2014-2022 and filmed a stand-up special for Comedy Central in 2016. He was listed in Forbes' 30 Under 30 and named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2022. Davidson starred in films like "The King of Staten Island" and "Trainwreck," and has upcoming projects including “Dumb Money” and “Wizards!”. He will be performing live on January 8, 2024, at the Santander Performing Arts Center.

Carbon Monoxide Scare at
Exeter Township Burger King
Triggers Evacuation

A carbon monoxide leak at a Burger King in Exeter Township, PA, led to an evacuation after an off-duty UGI employee detected high levels of the gas. The leak, caused by a malfunction in the building's HVAC system, resulted in one person feeling sick but not requiring hospitalization. The incident highlighted the importance of timely detection and response in such emergencies.

SPORTS

Eagles Stumble into Playoffs After Disappointing Loss to Giants

EAGLES

The Philadelphia Eagles, struggling with injuries and poor form, suffered a significant 27-10 loss to the New York Giants. This loss, marked by ineffective play and a lack of cohesion, highlighted the team's challenges as they head into the playoffs with a 1-5 record in their last six games. Key players' injuries and questions about the team's internal dynamics and readiness for the playoffs are now at the forefront of discussions among fans and analysts.

Philadelphia Eagles Set for Showdown with Tampa Bay in Wild Card
Monday Night Football

The Philadelphia Eagles playing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football in the Wild Card round. This game, scheduled as the final match of the weekend, will see the 5-seed Eagles traveling to face the 4-seed Buccaneers.

The Wild Card weekend begins with the Houston Texans hosting the Cleveland Browns on Saturday afternoon, followed by an AFC clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and either the Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, or Buffalo Bills, depending on the result of the Sunday Night Football game between Buffalo and Miami.

Sunday's games include another AFC matchup involving the Steelers, Bills, and Dolphins, along with two NFC games: the Green Bay Packers at the Dallas Cowboys, and the Los Angeles Rams at the Detroit Lions.

Wild Card Weekend Schedule (all times ET):

  • Saturday, Jan. 13: Cleveland Browns at Houston Texans, 4:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Saturday, Jan. 13: Pittsburgh Steelers/Miami Dolphins/Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs, 8:15 p.m. (Peacock)

  • Sunday, Jan. 14: Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills/Miami Dolphins or Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. (CBS)

  • Sunday, Jan. 14: Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys, 4:30 p.m. (FOX)

  • Sunday, Jan. 14: Los Angeles Rams at Detroit Lions, 8:15 p.m. (NBC)

  • Monday, Jan. 15: Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8:15 p.m. (ESPN/ABC)

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