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Toomey's Gun Control Bill, LVH Bomb Scares Top Local News

Shut down of an international meth ring with ties to the Emmaus-area also makes Emmaus Patch news this week.


Barrels contained transmission fluid, brake fluid and diesel fuel or kerosene, troopers report.

Marathon Bombing Sends Shockwaves Across Country
Across Patch's network of 900 sites, people felt the effect of the bombing at the Boston Marathon.

Bomb Squad Clears 'Suspicious' Package at Hospital
Officials have determined the 'suspicious' package found at the Kasych Family Pavilion at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest is 'non-threatening,' the hospital says.

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3 are moderately hurt in Wednesday accident, troopers report.

Monday is Last Day to Register to Vote in Primary
If you want to vote in the 2013 primary election, Monday is the last day to register.

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Pa. Attorney General Kathleen Kane says narcotics agents have shut down a drug ring that distributed crystal meth from Mexico throughout the Lehigh Valley.

Bob the Bike Guy: Saving the Earth One Prom at a Time
Bob Swaim, the Bike Guy, returns to Emmaus High School to share the impact that bicycles and other 'retro' toys can make on the health of children and the health of our world.

Toomey Gun Control Amendment Fails in Senate
The Senate rejected Pat Toomey's attempt to expand background checks via a controversial gun control amendment voted on Wednesday afternoon.

Emmaus Grad Dane DeHaan Talks About 'The Place Beyond the Pines'
Local actor Dane DeHaan talks about his new epic crime drama with Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes now in theaters.

Alex's Lemonade Stand Keeps Child's Dream Alive
Alex Scott's mission to help other pediatric cancer patients continues through the Wynnewood-based Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.

Fatal Fire: Emmaus Main Street Partners Organizes Benefit Run
Emmaus Borough Council voted unanimously Monday night to support a benefit run being organized by the Emmaus Main Street Partners in support of the survivors of the fatal St. Patrick's Day fire in Emmaus.


Emmaus mother of two, runner and Rodale editor Sarah Lorge Butler shares her perspective on the devastating explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday.


Sunday was a beautiful day for a race.

'Saturday Night Live' Spoofs Toomey Gun Control Bill
Lehigh Valley's U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey is in the national spotlight as debate over gun control continues.

$4.4M Rehab Center Opens in Lehigh County
The opening of the Lehigh County Center for Recovery means that county residents can seek treatment close to home for drug and alcohol addiction.

Bethlehem Runner Wins Emmaus 4-Miler [PHOTOS]
Event marks the 36th straight year of the race sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Road Runners.


One vehicle turns on its side; other driver is moderately hurt in the accident, troopers report.

Bomb Squad Detonates LVH 'Suspicious' Package
Authorities find 'suspicious' package posed no threat, Salisbury police said.

Sandy Hook Puts Kids' Thumbprint Painting on Display
Cetronia Elementary School in the Parkland School District creates a peace painting with thumbprints of students and staff as 'healing' gift to Sandy Hook Elementary School.  


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