Tuesday, May 3, 2011
She got MADD.
1. Weather: The jury is still out on whether any little league games will happen today. The National Weather Service is calling for summer-like weather, with a high near 80. But, with that comes a chance for showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. 2. In Case You Missed It: A number of our friends and neighbors shared their thoughts on the news of the dealth of Osama bin Laden. 3. Coming Up: Get to know the candidates for the Upper Milford Board of Supervisors a little bit better later this morning as Patch posts the answers to their candidate questionnaires. 4. Biz Bites: Those who are still missing The Perk might want to wander down the street to Baked. With a menu that includes yummy concoctions like pear ginger or cinnamon scones and …
Friday, April 22, 2011
Paging Nurse Ratched
1. Weather: According to the National Weather Service, Friday will mark the start of what may turn out to be a pretty wet weekend. We’re in for periods of rain, mainly after 5 p.m. High near 52. 2. In Case You Missed It: Upper Milford supervisors are feeling a bit better about the township’s ability to fix up Yeakels Mill Road bridge, after reviewing estimates for deck repair and deck replacement. 3. Coming Up: You’ll get a chance to know one of the people in our neighborhood a little bit better later on today. 4. Biz Bites: Kids ages 3 to 5 can explore music, art, drama and dance at Kids U/ Kindermusik on North 3rd Street. 5. Today in History: On this day in 1937, Jack Nicholson, star of acclaimed films like “Easy Rider,” “One Flew …
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Rain, rain, go away...
1. Weather: It just doesn’t get much wetter than this: The National Weather Service is calling for a chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. And, hold on to your rain hat, because forecasts are also calling for gusty winds, possibly as high as 26 mph. 2. In Case You Missed It: East Penn School Board member Julian Stolz admits to leaking confidential memo. 3. Coming Up: Report cards were sent home on our nation’s bridges earlier this month. See how our area measures up later today. 4. Did You Know? The length from your wrist to your elbow is the same as the length of your foot. 5. Today in History: On this day in 1999, two teenagers in Littletown, Colorado massacre 13 people in a shooting rampage at …
Thursday, April 7, 2011
April is National Poetry Month
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is singing the same old song for today, with, you guessed it, forecasts of “rain likely” before 2 p.m. They’re laying the odds of precipitation at 60 percent. Temperatures should reach the mid 50s. 2. Did You Know? April is National Poetry Month. The celebration was founded by the Academy of American Poets in 1996. 3. Coming Up: The Upper Milford Township Board of Supervisors meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. 4. Biz Bites: Signature pastries at Louie’s Bakery include banana cake, chocolate peanut butter cake, shoo fly cake, funny cake, black-bottom cupcake, cream cheese cupcake, coconut macaroons, gourmet cheesecakes and peanut butter pie. 5. Today in History: On this day in 1970 John Wayne wins the Best …
Monday, April 4, 2011
Muta-what?
1. Weather: It’s April and here come the showers. Keep your chin up, though, the flowers aren’t far behind. The National Weather Service says that most of the wet stuff will come before 11 a.m. and, believe it or not, we’re expecting a high near 71. 2. Coming Up: This week’s Whiz Kid is on her way to a national science competition for her research in the area of “Quantifying the Effects of Missense tRNAs on Mutagenesis in Yeast” and she can knit and cross-stitch too. 3. In Case You Missed It: Peggy Heminitz got lots of taste buds tingling and sparked some fond reminiscing with her column on the arrival of dandelion season. 4. Biz Bites: Otterbine Barebo is a general practice lawn furnishing and water solutions company with its main office…
Thursday, March 24, 2011
He's still the leader of the club
1. Weather: The National Weather Service says rain and snow are likely before 9 a.m. After that a chance of rain. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. But, keep in mind, it's the April showers that bring the flowers. 2. Did You Know? Mickey Mouse's name in Italy is Topolino, meaning small mouse. 3. In Case you Missed It: Emmaus High School's interpretation of Phantom of the Opera opened last night. 4. Coming Up: Experience Life in the Slow Lane with Margie Peterson later today. 5. Today in History: On this day in 1989, the Exxon Valdez oil tanker ran aground in Alaska, causing a huge oil spill. Do you have an item to feature in Five Things to Know? Let me know at jennifer.marangos@…
