The man whose Thanksgiving Day gas station robbery briefly thrust the Bridgeville Police Department into international news headlines has been sentenced to prison. Robert Leroy Watkins III, of Meadville, Pa., pleaded guilty to first degree robbery on May 1. He will serve 2-4 years in a state prison, followed by three years of probation, according… [Read More]
Archives for May 2017
Bridgeville Set to Join Flood-Fighting Municipal Alliance
Along the Chartiers Creek watershed, there’s only so much that any single municipality can do to reduce the floods that have proven to be a vexing problem over the years. Now, officials in eight communities, including Bridgeville, hope that combining resources can make a lasting difference toward flood prevention. Borough council voted unanimously last month… [Read More]
Council Delays Vote to Ban Smoking in Bridgeville Parks
You can still smoke in Bridgeville’s parks, for a few more weeks, at least. Last month, council delayed a vote to ban smoking and vaping in the borough’s four parks. Before casting their votes, councilmembers wanted a chance to speak with Bridgeville police chief Chad King, whose department would be responsible for enforcement. There’s also… [Read More]