High School Student Raped, Daycare Center Child Assaulted: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — A man is being charged with the sexual assault of an Abington High School student, who allegedly allowed him access to the school twice.

Meanwhile, a caregiver at a Hatboro day care center has been charged with assaulting someone under his care.

This is a summary of stories that made news this past week in eastern Montgomery County:

Man Groomed Abington High School Student Before Sexual Assault: PD

A 25-year-old man faces rape charges involving a student who allegedly let him into Abington Senior High School twice. Police said he groomed the student. (Read More)

Caregiver Assaulted Child At Hatboro Daycare Center: PD

A 43-year-old man was charged for the assault for a child under his care at a Hatboro daycare center, police said. (Read More)

Cheltenham School Board Addresses Safety

The Cheltenham Township School District is trying to start off with a clean slate for the 2026-2027 school year. (Read More)

Parking Regulations Mulled For Hatboro Roads

Hatboro officials are planning a town hall to discuss possible parking regulation changes on several streets. (Read More)

Flash Flooding Causes Damage In Cheltenham

Monday night's storm caused flash flooding throughout Cheltenham Township, fire officials said. The Cheltenham Fire Company said crews had "an incredibly busy and dangerous evening" on Monday following the storm. (Read More)