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Stories from neighboring Patches: January 7 – January 13
Highlights of the stories making headlines on nearby Patches.
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Cars Queue Up To Recycle Electronics
People in hundreds of cars waited up to 90 minutes on Saturday morning to recycle old electronics. The event was sponsored by Parkland's GEO club.
Former Union Head to Challenge Rep. Simmons
Former Easton Area teachers union president Kevin Deely announced he will run as a Democrat for the 131st District seat.
Township Recreation Programs Begin This Week
Yoga and ballroom dance are among the offerings through South Whitehall Parks & Recreation.
Bethlehem Ranks in Top Third for Work Commutes
Three-quarters of city residents need less than a half-hour to get to work.
Students Exposed to Whooping Cough at Harry S. Truman Elementary School
Salisbury Township School District officials said students may have been exposed to a person with pertussis, or whooping cough, on Jan. 2 and that parents or their children who have a cough should contact their doctor.
City Woman Has Best Cake at Farm Show
Catharine Ache's Angel Food Cake with Raspberries judged to be the best.
Attempted Break-in at PNC Bank ATM
Salisbury Township police said someone tried to break open an ATM at the PNC bank.
Lower Nazareth Purchases Foreclosed Business for $1.45 Million
The Lower Nazareth Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of Selvaggio Enterprises Inc._ for the purpose of a new municipal building.
Million Dollar Roadwork Gap Won't be Filled by Township, School District
Road improvements will cost an additional $1 million, township will look at additional funding sources
Nazareth Man Facing 100 Counts of Possession of Child Pornography
Christopher Rothrock, 45, allegedly exchanged explicit text messages with a 12-year-old girl; police then discovered several videos and thousands of images of child pornography in his possession.
Parkland's Holiday CD Raises Record Amount for Rescue Mission
The holiday CD was made by Parkland's music production class.
Local Purveyor Introduces Jalapeno Wine At State Farm Show
Boyd's Cardinal Hollow Winery is among several Pennsylvania wine makers at the 2012 Farm Show.
