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Smooth sailing for White at Five Mile Point
Barry White doesn't mind the two-and-a-half-hour drive one-way every Saturday night just to haul his Deka Batteries & Accessories No. 131 Modified mount to the spacious, quarter-mile clay Five Mile Point Speedway in Kirkwood, N.Y. (near Binghamton)....Tags: Orefield, Auto Racing, Services and Shopping, Emmaus, Kutztown
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Melanie Jemma Chadwick: What would Jesus say about gay Scouts?
A few months ago, my teenage son, who is not a Boy Scout, told me that a boy had been expelled from the local troop because he was gay. My heart went out to that boy. Now the Boy Scouts are in the news because they decided to allow gay boys to join...Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Minority Groups, Social Issues, Boy Scouts of America, Values
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Judge approves Jaindl zoning settlement, bringing costly battle to close
A Lehigh County Court judge approved the Jaindl Land Co. zoning settlement agreement on Wednesday, ending a costly and acrimonious court battle and allowing Lower Macungie Township to get a scaled-down version of Jaindl's development of warehouses,...
Tags: Judges, Finance, Justice System, Spring Creek, Economy, Business and Finance
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Jury deliberates in Easton crash that killed 2
The jurors heard the gruesome. They heard the grief. And they heard the cold actuarial numbers. They heard how witnesses at the accident scene in Easton found Patrick Petti with half his left leg missing and his left arm hanging by threads. How Petti...Tags: Judges, Justice System, Forks Township, Easton (Easton, Pennsylvania), Prosecution
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Racing's in the blood for Grandview driver Henn
Growing up, Jordan Henn always looked forward to spending his summer weekends at the local raceways. How could he not? Being at the local tracks wasn't just something to do. It was, largely, a way of life. A family tradition. These days, a third...
Tags: Auto Racing, Egypt, Bechtelsville, Car Engine Repair, Breinigsville
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Moravian College graduates
Moravian College held graduation ceremonies 10 a.m. May 11. The ceremony concludes the 271st academic year at Moravian, America's sixth-oldest college. Moravian College President Christopher M. Thomforde conferred degrees to approximately 398 bachelor...Tags: Orefield, Chester, Wescosville, Chelsea (Staten Island, New York), Human Interest
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Pennsylvania dogs do well at Westminster
TV WatchersDogs with pennsylvania connections made a good showing this year at 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Monday and Tuesday. Banana Joe, a 5-year-old affenpinscher handled by a Lancaster County man was named best of show Tuesday at the prestigious...... -
How are local dogs doing at Westminster Dog Show?
TV WatchersSo far two local dogs have earned awards at Westminster the country's most prestigious dog show, but neither will advance to group judging tonight. Alle, a 2-year-old Dalmation co-owned by Mary Gifford of Quakertown was named the runner-up to the...... -
State Roads Closed in East Central Pennsylvania Due to Storm
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) advises drivers several state roads are closed or restricted in East Central Pennsylvania because of weather issues caused by Hurricane Sandy. Here is the latest list of road closings in PennDOT...Tags: Carbon County, Easton (Easton, Pennsylvania), Schuylkill County, Vera Cruz (Lancaster, Pennsylvania), Vera Cruz (Lehigh, Pennsylvania)
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Alligator found in Berks County fish pond
Content ManagerA Mertztown resident had a bit of an adventure this morning. Robert Hipp spotted a 3 foot-long alligator swimming in his outdoor fish pond. Hipp and his children managed to catch the gator, referred to as "Little Rocky" in the police release, and called...Tags: Lehigh Valley Zoo
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Randy Kane's Trackside column: Laubach wins again
After getting off to a rough start at other local tracks earlier last week, Rick Laubach finally found the success he was looking for. He picked up his seventh win this season last Saturday night at Bridgeport Speedway. The first race of the week for the...
Tags: Sunoco Incorporated, Auto Racing, Bechtelsville, Nazareth, Jim Thorpe
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Good Shepherd to honor supporters
HealthGood Shepherd Rehabilitation Network Thursday will hand out its Raker Memorial Awards, the 27th year it has been recognizing those who support Good Shepherd's mission. Dexter and Dorothy Baker of Allentown, Ray Federici of Orefield and Rod and Madeline...
Jun 10, 2013
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May 29, 2013
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May 21, 2013
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Oct 29, 2012
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Jun 12, 2012
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