Zero Tax Increase, Willow Lane Parent Committee and Stolz's Promise Top Local News

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

East Penn School Board Director Julian Stolz was grateful Monday to the East Penn Board of School Directors because they did not censure him for vulgar Tweets that outraged parents.

Willow Lane Update: Principal to Choose Parent Committee Members at Noon on Friday

Willow Lane Elementary Principal Anthony Moyer chose 10 parents from five developments on Friday to be members of the parent committee that will review pick-up and drop-off protocol when school starts in August. 

Lower Mac BOC Candidates Explain Views on Issues

The five Republican candidates running for three seats on the Lower Macungie Board of Commissioners shared their views Wednesday with a room full of interested voters in anticipation of the Pennsylvania Primary election on May 21.

Alburtis man's car crossed into the path of another when he failed to round a curve, troopers report.

Who Hit Chevy Malibu on Sauerkraut Lane?

Driver of white Chevrolet Corvette sought in the hit-and-run crash at Sauerkraut and Willow lanes on April 12, troopers report.

Peter Zarrillo, 16, of Emmaus recently took first place in the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Competition, high school division.