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Maryann Bullen: Volunteering Provides Purpose

2015-12-10T09:41:58-05:00

Maryann Bullen: Volunteering Provides Purpose. photo by: Loretta Rodgers By Loretta Rodgers For Aston resident Maryann Bullen, volunteering has become a way of life. And for a time, after the death of her husband, Bob, it was her lifeline. “I was extremely depressed after the death of my husband and didn’t want to go out or even move from my sofa,” Bullen said. “We had such a wonderful marriage that I didn’t know what to do without him. We started dating when I was 14-years-old, so when Bob died, I lost not only my husband, but also my best [...]

Maryann Bullen: Volunteering Provides Purpose2015-12-10T09:41:58-05:00

Aston Welcomes the Holidays With Tree Lighting and Winter Festival

2015-12-18T14:09:13-05:00

by Loretta Rodgers. More than 500 Aston residents attended the township’s annual tree lighting and winter festival, which took place December 4 at the community center. Prior to the lighting of the township Christmas tree, songs of the season were performed by the Aston and Pennell Elementary Choirs. After the tree was lit, Santa Claus made his grand entrance riding high above an Aston Township fire truck. The winter festival, which was held inside the community center gymnasium, was organized by the township recreation committee and featured a magician, arts and crafts, ornament making, puppeteer, visits by Mickey and Minnie Mouse, [...]

Aston Welcomes the Holidays With Tree Lighting and Winter Festival2015-12-18T14:09:13-05:00

Santa is Rescheduled to Honor Fire Fighter Scott Jones

2015-12-14T17:07:00-05:00

AFTD Active Member Scott Jones The appearance of Santa in Aston has been postponed so that our community may honor the service and passing of one of our beloved first responders. The Aston Township Fire Department regrets to announce the death of Active Member Scott Jones. Scott was an 18 year member of the Aston Township Fire Department where he held the ranks of Lieutenant, Assistant Engineer and Trustee. Scott was also a career Firefighter/EMT with the Newton Square Fire Company for the last 5 years and the Media Hook & Ladder Company for the last 3 years. Funeral [...]

Santa is Rescheduled to Honor Fire Fighter Scott Jones2015-12-14T17:07:00-05:00

Bill and Nora Galbraith Honored on 65th Wedding Anniversary

2015-12-05T22:33:05-05:00

by Loretta Rodgers. Aston Commissioner Jim McGinn presented longtime township residents Bill and Nora Galbraith with a proclamation on the event of their 65th wedding anniversary.Photo by Loretta Rodgers Aston 5th Ward Commissioner Jim McGinn, on behalf of the board of commissioners, during the Nov. 18th meeting, presented a proclamation to Bill and Nora Galbraith celebrating the event of their 65th wedding anniversary. […]

Bill and Nora Galbraith Honored on 65th Wedding Anniversary2015-12-05T22:33:05-05:00

Aston Recognizes Lioness Club

2015-11-25T09:21:48-05:00

Pictured are, row one: Judy Pershing, Florence Fisher, Antoinette Bonacquisti, Harriet Reynolds, Carolyn Ondo and Freda Barnes. Back row: Carol Bodimer and Marionette Shahadi. Photo by Loretta Rodgers Aston Police Chief Dan Ruggieri, during the Nov. 18 meeting of the Aston Board of Commissioners, presented a plaque of appreciation to the Aston Lioness Club. The Lioness Club recently presented the Aston Police with a check in the amount of $900, which will be used for the purchase of a new bullet proof vest. “I am deeply touched by this act of generosity from the Lioness Club,” Ruggieri said. “I [...]

Aston Recognizes Lioness Club2015-11-25T09:21:48-05:00

D. J. Maloney 2015 St. James HS Wall of Honor Recipient

2015-11-18T15:04:13-05:00

D. J. Maloney, St. James 2015 Wall Of Honor recipient Aston resident D. J. Maloney received the 2015 St. James High School Alumni Association “Wall of Honor” Award from the Alumni Association’s 11th annual alumni inductee recognition dinner on October 2nd. The award is presented to outstanding alumni who, through professional development, community service, and  humanitarianism, exemplify the values of the spirit of its alumni. […]

D. J. Maloney 2015 St. James HS Wall of Honor Recipient2015-11-18T15:04:13-05:00

ATFD President Sean Joyce Leads by Example

2015-10-30T20:50:37-04:00

Sean Joyce, President of Aston Township Fire Department. (photo by Loretta Rodgers) By Loretta Rodgers As a first grade student at Our Lady of Peace School, Sean Joyce dreamed of becoming a firefighter. His dream became a reality, and at the current time he is not only a firefighter, but president of the Aston Township Fire Department. Joyce also serves as deputy emergency management coordinator and deputy fire marshal for Aston Township. […]

ATFD President Sean Joyce Leads by Example2015-10-30T20:50:37-04:00

Aston Commissioners Honor Bill and Ann Nixon on their 60th Wedding Anniversary

2015-11-25T09:25:29-05:00

Bill and Ann Nixon with Commissioner Mike Higgins by Loretta Rodgers. Aston Commissioner Mike Higgins, October 15, on behalf of the board, presented a proclamation to 60 year township residents Bill and Ann Nixon, on the event of their 60th wedding anniversary. […]

Aston Commissioners Honor Bill and Ann Nixon on their 60th Wedding Anniversary2015-11-25T09:25:29-05:00
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