Expect Heavy Traffic on Main Street Today

Macungie Fire Chief Mike Natysyn asked for -- and received -- approval from Macungie Council Monday to use fire police assistance to monitor and direct the outpouring of revelers who are expected to swarm from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. today in the borough.

Every year on the first day of spring the confectioner distributes small cups of flavored frozen ice for no charge.

"Tomorrow should be a good one," Macungie Council President Jean Nagle said, "It's supposed to be really warm."

The National Weather Service forecast for our area says the high temperature should be near 71 degrees.

There was no word regarding similar plans for the in Wescosville.