👮 Boyertown Woman Turns Herself In After Bus DUI Case

Issue #331

28 Mar

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In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Pottstown Area Events (Massive List This Week!)

 🔬 Regional Science Fair Highlights Future STEM Leaders

 🏆 Boyertown Leader Honored with Prestigious Community Award

 👮 Boyertown Woman Turns Herself In After Bus DUI Case

 🚨 PennDOT Warns of Text Scam Targeting Drivers


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 Pottstown Area Events

  MARCH 28

 March 29th

Regional Science Fair Highlights

Future STEM Leaders

The Delaware Valley Science Fair (DVSF) will return in 2026 as a fully in-person event, bringing together hundreds of student researchers from across the region at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks.

Each year, the fair features 900 to 1,000 students in grades 6 through 12 from Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware, presenting advanced research projects across 13 STEM categories, along with team and middle school consumer science entries. The event emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking and real-world scientific exploration.

The 2026 fair will take place over three days:

  • Tuesday, March 31 (9 a.m. – 8 p.m.) – Project setup in Exhibit Hall A. Participants will check in, receive materials and complete setup requirements.

  • Wednesday, April 1 – Judging Day, with evaluations running through the afternoon. Competitors must be present at their projects, and access to the exhibit hall will be limited to participants, judges and event staff during judging.

  • Thursday, April 2 (5:30 p.m. – approximately 9:30 p.m.) – Awards Ceremony in Exhibit Hall D, where special and category awards will be presented.

Participants are encouraged to bring project materials, including abstracts, and follow all check-in and display procedures. Updates regarding scheduling and requirements will be provided throughout the event.

Top high school winners will advance to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), while top middle school students will move on to the Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge.

Founded in 1949, DVSF remains one of the largest and longest-running science fairs in the country, continuing its mission to inspire the next generation of innovators through hands-on scientific discovery.

Boyertown Leader Honored with

Prestigious Community Award

Building a Better Boyertown is celebrating a major milestone for one of its leaders, as Main Street Manager Ellen Martignetti was recently honored with the James K. Boyer Award.

The recognition was presented during the Boyertown Area Progress Dinner, hosted by the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce, highlighting Martignetti’s contributions to local economic development and community revitalization.

During the event, Martignetti emphasized the importance of patience in long-term development efforts, while also crediting the success of her work to the support of the organization’s board, community partners and her family.

Organization leaders praised her dedication, noting that her efforts have played a significant role in advancing initiatives that benefit the Boyertown community and Main Street district.

The award marks an important achievement, with supporters expressing appreciation for her continued leadership and impact on the area’s growth.

Boyertown Woman Turns Herself In

After Bus DUI Case

A Montgomery County school bus driver accused of driving while heavily intoxicated with dozens of children on board has turned herself in to authorities, according to the district attorney’s office.

Kelly Weber, 46, of Boyertown, was taken into custody following an incident on Feb. 6 in which she allegedly operated a school bus carrying 54 students while impaired. Officials said she had entered a rehabilitation facility immediately after the incident and later surrendered as arranged.

Weber was arraigned and released after posting $50,000 bail, with conditions including no driving, no unsupervised contact with children, and continued compliance with treatment recommendations.

According to investigators, video from inside the bus showed erratic driving behavior, including crossing into oncoming traffic. Authorities said students on board reported concerns during the ride, contacting parents as the situation unfolded.

Testing later revealed Weber had a blood alcohol level of .331, significantly exceeding legal limits and far above the threshold permitted for school bus drivers.

She faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence and endangering the welfare of children. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 7, though it may be rescheduled.

The incident has also prompted proposed legislation in Pennsylvania aimed at increasing penalties for impaired school bus drivers.

PennDOT Warns of Text Scam Targeting Drivers

State officials are warning Pennsylvanians about a rise in text phishing scams falsely claiming to be from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).

According to PennDOT, along with the Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, scammers are sending messages that threaten license suspension or vehicle registration penalties for unpaid fines or tolls. These messages often include links designed to steal personal or financial information.

Officials emphasize that PennDOT does not send text messages regarding driver or vehicle issues and communicates only through official mail sent via the U.S. Postal Service.

Residents who receive suspicious messages are urged not to click any links and to delete the message immediately. Authorities also advise against sharing personal or financial information through text or email.

Anyone concerned they may have encountered a scam can contact PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services at 717-412-5300 for assistance.

Officials say the best defense is to remain cautious, verify communications through official channels and avoid responding to unexpected messages.

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