Lower Macungie Township is Tired of False AlarmsThe Lower Macungie Township Board of Commissioners is looking into less tolerance and stricter penalties for false alarms that needlessly call the fire department into action. 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. LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Two Commissioner Candidates Not Real RepublicansLetter writer says two Lower Macungie Board of Commissioner candidates are trying to fool the …

Mayors Against Illegal Guns Thank Pat ToomeyA 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. Emmaus High School Lands 4 Freddy Award NominationsEmmaus High School's "Legally Blonde" secures four Freddy Award nominations, including for Outstanding Featured Performance by an Actress and Outstanding Featured Performance by an Actress. Share Your Emmaus High …

Anybody Lose a Pig? A petite porker was found in Upper Milford Township early this week.  Dog Burns Nose, Paws; Cat Missing in Tee Court Fire A fire in a Shepher Hills townhouse had no human injuries, but the family dog was burned and one of the cats has gone missing. 'Schools Are Not Businesses,' Candidate Says Private business and public schools have fundamentally different goals, says an East Penn School Board candidate. High School Gun Rumors Under Investigation Police investigated rumors that someone was going to bring a gun to Emmaus High School. Driver Veers to Avoid Car, Hits Pole, …

Zero Tax Increase Expected for EPSD's 2013-2014 Budget East Penn School District Superintendent Thomas Seidenberger said Monday the district's proposed final budget will be presented on May 13. Barring any surprises, he is hopeful for a zero tax increase. 2nd Bomb Hoax Arrest Eases Emmaus High Bathroom Restrictions Emmaus Police have made two arrests in connection to four bomb hoaxes at Emmaus High School, prompting school officials to consider relaxing restrictions on bathroom access, East Penn Superindentent of Schools Thomas L. Seidenberger says. Stolz Promises to Think Before Tweeting …

Boston Marathon Blasts: Close Call for Some Local Runners The Lehigh Valley, home to Rodale's Runners World magazine, was well represented at the Boston Marathon on Monday. 'Nobody Deserves This' Local Runner Says of Boston Attack Emmaus residents, journalists, working at the Boston Marathon site gave their thoughts on the explosions and what it was like being there. Cicadas are Coming to Lehigh Valley Has it really been 17 years already? Ready or not, here they come! Alburtis FD Uprgrades Brush Truck with DIY Artistry A beautiful job by members of the Alburtis Fire Department saved the …

'Lunch Ladies' Dish Out Support for Union East Penn School District is taking bids for food service providers. The difference this time is that the district is asking the bidders what it would cost if they bring their own workers in place of the 66 lunch ladies who now serve breakfast and lunch to East Penn students. The lunch ladies want to keep their jobs. Stolz 'Must Go,' Parents Say Several parents at Monday's meeting of the East Penn Board of School Directors say that Julian Stolz must leave the school board after Tweets he either created or circulated on Twitter. Macungie PD Rolls Out …

Child Sex Sting Started in Lower Mac Car Dealership, Authorities Say An Allentown man allegedly tried to arrange an encounter via Craigslist from his Lower Macungie office. Jaindl Settlement Approved, Considered 'Better Than a Quarry' The four Lower Macungie Township commissioners who attended Thursday's meeting approved the settlement negotiated between David Jaindl and his objectors after almost three years of litigation. As a result, Jaindl's "Plan B" is the plan of choice for the Spring Creek Development. Did Julian Stolz Resign From East Penn School Board? Julian Stolz Tweeted his …

'It Hurt That We Couldn't Help Them:' Emmaus Firefighter Firefighter Kasey Beck tells his story about the tragic March 17 fire in Emmaus. Dad Demands School Board Director's Resignation Lou Schuler addressed the East Penn Board of School Directors Monday with concerns about social media posts made by Director Julian Stolz. '500-Pound Gorilla' is Out of Control, Neighbors Say The six member communities of the Southwestern Lehigh County Comprehensive Plan met Wednesday with concerns about rampant growth throughout the region. But mostly in Lower Macungie Township. East Penn Cuts 'Courtesy …

4 Dead in Emmaus Apartment Fire A devastating fire in an Emmaus duplex took the lives of an Emmaus High School Student and three other people on Sunday. Jaindl Spring Creek Court Battle Ends After almost three years the suit brought by six people against Jaindl Land Co. ended when Jaindl and the opponents signed an agreement Thursday. 'The Fight Has Not Been in Vain:' Spring Creek Litigants React One of the Jaindl opponents, Constance Moyer, said Thursday that the Appellants "fought as long as we could." Macungie Needs $1 Million—Where Will it Come From? Macungie officials want to get to work…

9th-Grader Charged in Emmaus High Bomb Hoax, Police Say An Emmaus High School ninth-grader has been charged with making terroristic threats—a third-degree felony—for a Dec. 20, 2012 bomb hoax at the high school, according to Emmaus Police. Willow Lane Plans Approved in Narrow Vote In a 4-3 vote, the plans for site revisions to Willow Lane Elementary School were passed on Monday by East Penn Board of School Directors. Parents had lots to say. Lower Mac Presents Off-Site Plans for Willow Lane The biggest challenge they share is the management of what some predict will be 300-400 cars that will …

Macungie Couple is 'Junkie' Version of Bonnie & Clyde, Police Chief Says Shayna Sykes and Blake Bills of 326 Oxford Place, Macungie, allegedly stole two police cars and led high-speed chases through the streets of Camden and Philadelphia on Tuesday. The drug-fueled adventure began March 1 after the couple borrowed Sharon Sykes' car, police say. Third Bomb Threat Closes Emmaus High The homes of Emmaus High School students received a robo call from Principal Dave Piperato Wednesday evening, notifying them of the latest bomb threat and the resulting need to close the high school on Thursday. …

Shooting Death Ruled Suicide in Lower Macungie [UPDATE] A woman shot herself to death Monday in her home in Heritage Heights. East Penn Presents Willow Lane Plans The East Penn School District engineer presented plans for site upgrades to the Willow Lane Elementary School campus. Alburtis Park Will Re-open May 19 This summertime favorite closed abruptly last September, seemingly forever. But several people who have such good memories of the place are not going to let that happen. Porn is Target of Late-Night Burglary, Police say Only one person really knows what happened here. Church Lane …

Almost 200 DUI Arrests in Lower Mac in 2012 Lt. Paul Gaspich, commander of the Pennsylvania State Police Troop M Barracks at Fogelsville addressed the Lower Macungie Board of Commissioners Thursday with 2012 statistics—most of which were record breaking. 4 Injured in Route 222 Bypass Crash Upper Macungie police said the two-vehicle crash happened at 4:24 p.m. Tuesday. Rig Smashes Car on I-78, Police Say Tractor-trailer driver didn't see automobile in his 'blind spot' and drove into him on Lower Macungie highway, causing injury, troopers report. Jaindl 'Pleased' With Spring Creek Court Ruling …

Stolz, Ballard Clash Over Willow Lane Busing A motion by East Penn School Director Julian Stolz to retain busing in the 2013-14 school year for those Willow Lane students being bused this year was defeated by a 6-3 vote at Monday’s School Board meeting. Emmaus High School Athletes Sign Letters of Intent Ten Emmaus High School Seniors solidify plans to attend Division I and Division II colleges in Fall 2013. Wanted: Municipal Engineer for Macungie Macungie Borough Council has put out a Request for Qualifications in an attempt to review the position of Borough Engineer. Taser Used on Man Who …

Arctic Loons Rescued in Lower Macungie Two Arctic Loons were rescued in Lower Mac this week after they mistook wet asphalt for water on which they could rest and feed as they migrated from the Arctic Circle to the beaches of Virginia and Maryland. Leg Cramp Causes Lower Mac Accident, Police Say A leg cramp while she was driving caused Donna M. Kachurick of Macungie to accelerate into a utility pole at Willow and Mulberry lanes in Lower Mac. Farmland Next to Allen Organ Approved for Apartments, Shopping Center and More Lower Macungie Commissioners agreed that the commercially-zoned farmland …