Local/Regional

The Director of Consumer Affairs for Bucks County says, it’s important to know what you want before you step on the lot. Mike Bannon was on the WNPV’s AM-Edition Tuesday Morning.

“You should never walk on a lot unsure of what you want. It gives you less control of the buying process. So try to get a good idea of what you want and do your homework. You can find helpful information from CARPRICE.COM and you can find  information at the library from Kelly Blue Book.”

Bannon says, Pennsylvania does not have a lemon law for used cars. For information from the Bucks County Department of Consumer Affairs on buying a car call 1-800-942-2669 or visit BUCKSCOUNTY.ORG

The centerpiece of Grand View Hospital’s 100th Anniversary is being planned for October. It’s a Centennial Gala in Sellersville. Dave Alderfer is Grand View’s Director of Development.

“You can find information about how to get tickets and be a sponsor by going to our special Grand View 100 website, which is WWW.GVH100.ORG. Grand View Hospital’s 100  was possible because people who have taken the time to volunteer over the years to take care of patients and those who have donated their money to the hospital’s well-being.”

Grand View is in the midst of a year long observation of its 100th Anniversary.

Looking to safely dispose of documents and old bills and other sensitive materials. The Montgomery County Commissioners, with the assistance of The Waste Authority of Montgomery County will hold a shredding event this Saturday, June 8th. It’s happening at the green parking area at Montgomery County Community college from 9am until noon. The shredding event is for residents only. Businesses are not permitted to take part in the event. Shred One Security Corporation will carry out the shredding procedures. The shredded paper will be used in recycling, which save over 70-thousand trees.

The Souderton based financial institution, Univest, held its 7th annual economic summit in Montgomeryville. Economist Luke Tilly from the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank says, most economic indicators are pointing up.

“What we’re seeing from consumers is that they’re building equity in their homes. They’ve de-leveraged some of their debt and they’re starting to spend more money.”

Tilly says, the regional economy is doing even better than the national economy. The 7th Annual Economic Summit was held Thursday.