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Library Tax Case, Weis Projects Top Upper Macungie News

An auction of defunct police department equipment and a credit card fraud case also made headlines this week.

Judge Rules for Parkland School District in Library Tax Case

A Lehigh County judge ruled in favor of the Parkland School District's decision to lower the Parkland Community library tax from 0.3 mills to 0.1 mills.

Planners Fast Track Weis Projects

Upper Macungie Planning Commission approves Weis fuel station, which aims for a November opening.

$200K Raised from Police Auction, Supervisor Says

An auction of equipment from the now defunct Berks-Lehigh Regional Police force last Saturday at Independent Park raised about $200,000, according to Upper Macungie Supervisor Sam Ashmar.

Woman Victim of Credit Card Fraud, Police Say

Upper Macungie Police say an Allentown woman's Target credit card was used to make fraudulent purchases at Best Buy.

Parkland Finds Extra $500K, Lowers Tax to 1.9 Percent


Would You OK $13M New Parkland Library?

The Parkland Community Library Board of Directors may seek a voter referendum in order to pursue construction of a new facility in Upper Macungie.

South Whitehall Teen Charged in Parkland Graduation Fight

Richard Costello, 19, of South Whitehall was charged with disorderly conduct for a fight during Parkland High School's graduation ceremonies.


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