Deli Drunkard from East Norriton Arrested at Whitpain Wawa, Police Say

Paul Hinderliter, 44, of East Norriton, was arrested April 30 for public drunkenness, police said. He allegedly tried to open the manager's office at Wawa.

A drunken 44-year-old East Norriton man was arrested last month after he tried to enter the manager's office at Wawa, Whitpain Township Police said. Paul Hinderliter, 44, of the 2600 block of DeKalb Pike, East Norriton, was arrested April 30 for allegedly being drunk inside the Wawa at 1015 DeKalb Pike in Whitpain. Police were called to Wawa shortly before midnight after Hinderliter tried to open the manager's office, police said. When police arrived, Hinderliter was standing near the deli, visibly drunk, police said. He was arrested, charged and later released, police said. Subscribe to our free daily newsletter | Follow us on Facebook | Follow us @NorristownPatch See also:

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OMG PD: Stolen Caramel Crèmes Lead to Felony Charges for Local Woman

This week's stories include a woman who is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing candy from Wawa, a birthday gone wrong for another local woman, and nudity at a train station in Norristown.

Stolen Caramel Crèmes Lead to Felony Charges for Local Woman: According to a report in the Ambler Patch, a 22-year-old woman is facing felony charges after she allegedly stole four bags of caramel crèmes from a local Wawa. The report indicates that the woman had previously been an employee at the Wawa, which lead to police being able to identify her. Read the full story here. Naked Man Strikes Norristown Train Station: According to a report in the Norristown Patch, a 50-year-old man was cited for disorderly conduct after a passing police vehicle noticed the fully nude man standing at the Elm Street SEPTA station. The report states that upon seeing police, the man quickly redressed. Read the full story here. Woman Facing Charges After …

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Wawa Celebrates Local Stores' Anniversary With Free Coffee and Donation

Wawa donated more than $92,000,000 to Philabundance to celebrate the anniversaries of several local stores.

Customers of the King of Prussia Wawa at Henderson Road and Prince Frederick Street on Thursday were treated to more than just the morning coffee (which was free, by the way).  Employees and customers enjoyed a party atmosphere to celebrate the store's 25th anniversary at the corner location, complete with music, dancing, prizes and cake.  Wawa took the opportunity to also announce a donation of $92,527.19, raised through in-store donations in the Check-Out Hunger campaign at area stores. Wawa is continuing to offer free coffee to customers at the King of Prussia and Audubon (2809 Egypt Road) locations throughout Thursday in celebration of the anniversaries (the Audubon location celebrated its 40th on Thursday).

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King of Prussia Wawa Celebrates 25th 'Wawaversary' on Thursday

Wawa's KOP location has been in operation for 25 years and they'll celebrate in style on Thursday with singing, dancing and free coffee for everyone.

Area Wawa die-hards are blessed to have so many of the popular convenience stores so close at hand, but it wasn't always so. There was a time when getting that morning Wawa coffee meant taking a bit of a drive to one of the few locations in our region. This Thursday, Wawa employees and customers at the King of Prussia location at Henderson and Prince Frederick roads will celebrate a milestone – 25 years on the same corner.  Wawa is inviting everyone to join them at 11 a.m. at the Henderson Road and Prince Frederick Street location to party hard and wish them another 25 years in business. Not only will honored customers get a chance to take pictures with Wawa’s mascots Wally Goose and Shorti, but everyone will be treated to a special …

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Woman Fights Off Mugger with Cup of Tea

A King of Prussia Wawa customer was leaving the store with her morning tea when she was accosted by a man who demanded her wallet.

According to Main Line Media, a potential robbery victim was able to fight off her mugger with a cup of hot tea.  The woman was leaving the Wawa on Henderson Road early Thursday morning, March 7, when she was reportedly approached by a man who demanded she give him her wallet. The woman refused and threw the cup of hot tea she was carrying in his face to fend him off. Officers were actually nearby in a parked SWAT truck and spotted the jilted mugger walking away from the store towards McDonald's. They apprehended the unidentified man, who is being charged with robbery and other related crimes.  Read about this incident and more Upper Merion area crimes here.

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Wawa Proposed for Former Gateway Diner Site

The West Norriton Planning Commission was scheduled to review the site plans at a Monday night meeting that was cancelled due to scheduling issues.

According to the The Times Herald, a partnership by two well-known developers has been in talks with West Norriton for some time to build a Wawa with full-service gas station and an adjacent Citadel Bank branch on the site of the former Gateway Diner site and the former gas station adjacent to it. According to West Norriton Township Manager Jason Bobst, Pinewood Trooper Associates LP, a partnership formed by developers Joseph Botta and Bruce Goodman, was scheduled to meet with the planning commission on Monday night to review site plans, but scheduling problems forced the commissioners to cancel the meeting. The developers will meet with township officials on Wednesday to discuss the plans and will most likely be reviewed by the planning …

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Doris Taylor Goggans, Beloved Wawa Manager, Dies

Her memorial service has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 7, in Wayne.

Doris Taylor Goggans, Beloved Upper Main Line Wawa Manager, Dies

Her memorial service has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 7, in Wayne.

Editor's Note: The following obituary was sent to Patch by the Taylor family. Doris Taylor Goggans was born on May 1, 1944 to the late Clinton and Doris Taylor in Nutley, N.J. Doris grew up the youngest of five children in Nutley, N.J.  She attended the Nutley public schools and graduated from Nutley High School in 1962. UPDATED MEMORIAL SERVICE INFORMATION: A memorial service for Doris will be held in Wayne on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 1 to 2 p.m at the Church of the Saviour at 651 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087. Her friends and the public are welcome to attend. Pastor Byron Craig, of Macedonia Baptist Church, will give the memorial message.  After completing high school, Doris attended Essex County Community College and became a …

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Norristown Man Allegedly Causes $5,000 in Damage at Wawa

William James Morris, 27, of Fornance Street, allegedly flipped out inside the Wawa at Forty Foot and Welsh roads in Towamencin, causing $5,000 in damage

A Norristown man was arrested and charged by Towamencin Township Police Oct. 26 after allegedly causing a disturbance at Wawa at 1401 Forty Foot Road. William James Morris, 27, of the 300 block of Fornance Street, is charged with criminal mischief, terroristic threats, public drunkenness, disorderly conduct and possession of marijuana, police said. Wawa employees told police that Morris allegedly began acting in an erratic manner inside the store and attempted to go behind the deli counter, police said. When confronted by the manager, Morris allegedly began yelling profanity, jumping up and down and flailing his arms in the air, police said. Morris allegedly began knocking down displays and merchandise, police said. Morris also allegedly …

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THREE RECALLS: Products That Contain Daniella Mangoes Being Recalled

Three companies are recalling products that contain the recalled Daniella mangoes.

The following recalls include previously recalled Splendid Products Daniella mangoes: F&S PRODUCE CO. RECALLING FRESH CUT MANGO PRODUCTS F&S Produce Co., Inc of Rosenhyn, NJ is recalling a limited number of now expired products that contain fresh cut mangoes with a code date that is one or before August 28 because they contain recalled Daniella mangoes that may be contaminated with Salmonella. Products were distributed to grocery stores and convenience stores in Pennsylvania and the Northeast. No illness have been reported. To see the exact products that are being recalled and their UPC Codes, click here.   READY PAC RECALLING FRESH CUT FRUIT PRODUCTS Ready Pac Foods, Inc. is recalling packaged fruit products containing mangoes because …

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