Saturday, May 25, 2013
An Emmaus High School actress bringing home a Freddy also makes Emmaus Patch headlines this week.
Lockdown at Jefferson Triggered by Phone Malfunction A 45-minuted lockdown at Jefferson Elementary School on Thursday was caused by a glitch in the internal telephone system, according to the principal. Emmaus HS's 'Legally Blonde' Actress Wins Freddy Award Alessandra Fonseca wins Outstanding Featured Performance by an Actress for her performance in Emmaus High School's 'Legally Blonde.' Buy Smokeless Fireworks Instead, Seven Gen Student Says Seven Generations Charter School 4th-grader says that smokeless fireworks are less toxic to our animals and to our Earth. Emmaus Students Graduate From DeSales Congrats to the new DeSales University graduates! New Yogurt Shop Coming to Emmaus Triangle is Now Hiring Mixies Frozen Yogurt, opening in the…
Saturday, May 18, 2013
An approval on the Costco TIF plan from East Penn School Board also makes Emmaus Patch news this week.
Which Seat Does Julian Stolz Really Want? East Penn School Board member Julian Stolz is also running for Emmaus mayor and Emmaus Borough Council, but he won't be allowed to serve on all three bodies if he wins. Meet the East Penn School Board Candidates Eight candidates are vying for four East Penn School Board seats in Tuesday’s primary election. Who’s Running for Emmaus Council? Five candidates -- including two incumbents -- are running for Emmaus Borough Council in the May 21 primary. Retiring at 50: Could You Follow This Woman's Extreme Savings Plan? Here's the story of Marlene Konkoly, who found creative ways to spend less and save more so she can retire at 50. This story is the first in our series about Extreme Savers. 6 Seek Lehigh …
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Emmaus seniors winning an Emmy Award also makes Emmaus Patch news this week.
Mayors Against Illegal Guns Thank Pat Toomey A new TV commercial thanks U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey for trying to expand gun background checks. Tell Us: What’s the Biggest Challenge You’ve Faced? Whether it's being the first in your family to graduate college or raising money for a local cause, tell us your stories. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts. Donate, Shop at Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store Habitat for Humanity's ReStore in Whitehall offers deals on furniture and appliances and is also a great place to donate items from your house. Emmaus High School Lands 4 Freddy Award Nominations Emmaus High School's "Legally Blonde" secures four Freddy Award nominations, including for Outstanding Featured Performance by an Actress and Outstanding Featured …
Saturday, May 4, 2013
A pig found in Upper Milford Township also makes Emmaus Patch news this week.
2 Women Caught Throwing Eggs at Cars, Police Say Disorderly conduct charges are filed against a Wescosville woman and a Macungie woman for an alleged incident on Emmaus streets, police officers report. Emmaus Woman Headed Prostitution Ring, Police Say Prostitution sting at Allentown strip club nets 11 arrests, included an alleged 'madam' from Emmaus. Dorney Park Open for 2013 Season: 5 Things to Know Dorney Park opened Friday. You'll have to wait another three weeks for Wildwater Kingdom, which opens May 25. Here's info on discounted tickets. 262 Pounds of Unwanted Drugs Snared in Emmaus Saturday's National Drug Take-Back Day saw Emmaus residents bring in 262 pounds of unwanted drugs. Overall, Lehigh County residents discarded a record 1,…
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Toomey's failed gun control bill also continues to make Emmaus Patch news this week.
Emmaus Student, 16, is Classical Guitar Champ Peter Zarrillo of Emmaus excelled at the recent Philadelphia Classical Guitar Competition. Local Crime Fighters Go High-Tech With Regional Investigation Center Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin spotlights new Regional Intelligence and investigation Center, which he says can speed up crime-solving by allowing police departments to better analyze and share data. Amanda Seyfried on People's 'Most Beautiful' List It's a big year for Amanda Seyfried with a stunning red carpet turn at the Oscars, a new movie out this weekend and a spot on People's 'Most Beautiful' list. Rescued Horse Falls in Ditch Again Star, a 30-year-old horse, was rescued this week—the second time in a month—after …
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Shut down of an international meth ring with ties to the Emmaus-area also makes Emmaus Patch news this week.
Hazardous Waste Barrels Dumped in Upper Milford, Police Say 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. 4 Hurt in Rear-End Collision in Upper Milford, Police Say 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 …
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Opening of Emmaus High School production of 'Legally Blonde' also makes Emmaus Patch news this week.
PPL Upgrades Should Help Keep the Lights on in Emmaus Planned upgrades to the main power line connecting PPL’s regional electric transmission lines to the Emmaus substation should help alleviate extended post-storm power outages for about 7,000 customers. Lincoln Elementary May Get New Roof, Playground Surface Both projects would occur over the summer. East Penn Board Member to Speak on Budget at CEPTA Meeting Lynn Donches, East Penn School Board member, will deliver a presentation about the preliminary 2013-14 East Penn School District budget at the April meeting of the Concerned East Penn Taxpayers Association. 2 Retirements, 3 Resignations Approved by East Penn Board East Penn School Board approves several resignations, appointments and…
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Help for survivors of fatal fire also makes Emmaus Patch news this week.
Wildlands Earns Cash Through IronPigs Double Plays Univest Bank and Trust Co. have renewed a sponsorship agreement with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs baseball team which will raise money for Wildlands Conservancy. Dunkin' Donuts Thief Treats Himself to $400, Police Say Troopers report cash stolen from office of Upper Milford Township doughnut shop. Burn Ban in Upper Milford Until Further Notice Upper Milford Township prohibits open burning within township limits, effective April 5. Fatal Fire: Emmaus Girl Scout Troop Buys Clothes for Survivors Girl Scout Troop 689 collects money to purchase clothes for the survivors of the devastating apartment fire that killed four people in Emmaus on March 17. Warmth of Small Town Community Drew Book Seller…
Also: Easter Sunday shooting, priest accused of sexual assault while serving in Bucks County.
Judge Mulls Reduced Sentence for Teen Killer Qu'eed Batts committed a murder when he was 14 as part of a gang inititation. The state Supreme Court ruled that the original sentencing for Batts, now 21, was unconstitutional. Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Easter Shooting Karim Amir Walker was charged with attempted murder Monday for allegedly shooting at the brothers of his girlfriend on Easter Sunday afternoon in Lansdale, Montgomery County. Priest Accused of Sexual Assault A mother of eight is suing The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Bucks County, claiming that a priest sexually assaulted her. Barbershop Drug Ring Dealer Sentenced to Prison One of the men who dealt drugs out of the Heads Up Barbershop in Tredyffrin …
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Shave for the Brave fundraiser at Emmaus High School also makes Emmaus Patch news this week.
Fatal Fire: St. Ann's Students Raise $800 for Victims The students, faculty and staff of St. Ann's in Emmaus contributed $800 to purchase gift cards for the families displaced by the recent fatal apartment fire in the borough of Emmaus. Is an Apology Enough From School Board's Julian Stolz? [Poll] A parent confronted the East Penn School Board with controversial social media content written by Director Julian Stolz. Is it enough for Stolz to apologize? '500-Pound Gorilla' is Out of Control, Neighbors Say Land development in Lower Macungie Township is a major concern for residents who live in nearby municipalities. Wescosville Teacher Named B104 Teacher of the Month Mike Mauro, who teaches third grade at Wescosville Elementary School, was …
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