Times Herald (Norristown, PA)

2 weeks ago | timesherald.com | John Worthington

‘A true hero’: Pennridge graduate killed while fighting as soldier in Ukraine

2 weeks ago | timesherald.com | Rachel Ravina

WEST NORRITON — Family members of people detained by federal immigration officers in Norristown spoke out Wednesday evening pleading for their safe return. The Reformed Church of the Ascension served as the backdrop for the press conference organized by Unides Para Servir Norristown as advocates estimated some 25 individuals have been detained by U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement agents.

2 weeks ago | timesherald.com | Rob Parent

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2 weeks ago | timesherald.com | Carl Hessler Jr.

NORRISTOWN — A Pottstown man who unlawfully used his cellphone camera to record a prosecutor during a courtroom proceeding will be under court supervision for a year. Gordon R. Hilbert, 60, of the 400 block of King Street, was sentenced in Montgomery County Court to one year of probation after he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of unlawful use of an audio or video device in court in connection with the October 2024 incident at the county courthouse in Norristown. Judge Wendy G.

2 weeks ago | timesherald.com | Rachel Ravina

WEST NORRITON – The impacts of escalating immigration enforcement locally prompted mention from several speakers at Tuesday’s Norristown Area High School graduation ceremony. “It’s been heartbreaking to observe ICE raids that have taken place this past few months. These raids are tearing families apart,” said Alex Rojas-Romero, valedictorian of the Class of 2025. He was wearing a graduation stole with the Mexican flag on it, reflecting his parents’ heritage.