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Fatal Fire in Emmaus, Spring Creek Litigation Ends Top Local News

Macungie's capital projects and the possibility of a borough dog park also make headlines.

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

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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

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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 on the construction of Lumber Street, the reconstruction of Cotton Street and the possible installation of a traffic light at Church and Main streets. Soon council will have to decide from where the money will come.

Woof: Macungie Council Likes the Idea of a Dog Park

Spruce Park, located at the end of Race Street may become a dog park suggested by Council President Christopher Becker at Monday's Council meeting.

Summer Camp Guide for Lehigh Valley

Based on Patch research and the suggestions of our readers, Patch officers a list of places for kids to spend time this summer.

6 Seek Seats on Lower Macungie Board of Commissioners

Three incumbents and three hopefuls will vie for three seats in the May primary election according to the county's unofficial listing.

4 Republicans Running for Macungie Council

One incumbent and three other candidates are running for four council seats according to Lehigh County's unofficial listing.

8 Seek East Penn School Board Seats

Eight candidates, including two incumbents, are running for four seats on the school board. All have cross-filed according to Lehigh County's unofficial listing.


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