Springfield Year In Review: 2019's Biggest Stories

SPRINGFIELD, PA — With 2019 coming to a close, we want to take a look back at the biggest stories to hit the Springfield area in a Year In Review round up.

Below are some of the biggest stories from Springfield over the past calendar year:

Delco Funeral Home Principal Stole $800K In Burial Money: DA

William O'Leary, principal of O'Leary Funeral Home, defrauded the company of more than $800K and gave his girlfriend $100K, the DA said.

Slinky Historical Marker Unveiled In Delaware County

The iconic Slinky toy was created in Clifton Heights. Now a special historical marker is in place to honor its Delco birthplace.

Girl Hit By Car After Getting Off School Bus In Springfield

A 7-year-old girl was struck by a car after she got off a bus in Springfield Wednesday afternoon, according to police.

Springfield Trail Gets $250K Grant

The project will install new trail-head and wayfinding signage, as well as new yellow blazes to increase safety on the trail.

Springfield Woman Goes Missing, Last Seen On Bike

Have you seen Mary Hagenbach? She was last seen leaving her home Monday on a bike, police said.

'Delco Jeopardy!' Tests Knowledge Of All Things Delaware County

Think you know Delco? Watch the first-ever "Delco Jeopardy!" on YouTube and see how you do with local trivia.

Springfield Man Attacked Tow Truck Driver With Wrench: Police

Police said the 39-year-old Springfield man attacked a tow truck driver with a wrench over the weekend in Upper Darby.

Tree Falls On House In Springfield: Police

A huge tree fell on top of a home on Springfield Township Monday as strong winds rip through the region, according to police.

Springfield Ranked Among PA's Best Places To Live In New List

A new set of rankings from the website Niche names the best places to live in 2019. See how Springfield ranked in the list.

Fatal SEPTA Pedestrian Strike In Delco Ruled Suicide

Authorities said the death of a teenage girl who was a student at Strath Haven High School was a suicide.