Week In Review: March 7 To March 12

MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2011

It's Time To Make About (3,000 Dozen) Fastnachts
Patch's Megan Kutulis joined volunteers at Goodwill Fire Company #1 in Trexlertown to whip up the pre-Lenten treats.

Bridgestone Firestone Donates New Tires For Local Fire Trucks
Ten donated tires amounted to more than $7,000 in savings for Upper Macungie Township.

Whiz Kid Daniel Wang: Cool As A Cucumber
A trophy's good, a scholarship's better.

TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2011

Remembering Zach Kraus: 'Selfless' In Will And Spirit
The 16-year-old Parkland student lost his battle with leukemia but his legacy of helping others lives on.

Economic Growth Tied To Sewer Treatment Expansion
Upper Macungie will get a chance to vote on wastewater facility upgrade.

Upper Mac In Talks With Cetronia Ambulance Corps To Keep A Unit Within Township At All Times
Fire commissioner says current agreement works well.

Dance Extravaganza Includes Fogelsville, Parkland Students
Dancers from across the Lehigh Valley performed at Parkland High School on March 5.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2011

State Liquor Stores Face No Scrutiny From State Police
Age verification efforts only target "licensed establishments."

Chili Cook-Off At Asbury United Methodist Church Satisfied All Tastes
Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley.

Moms Don't Get Sick Days
Gone are the days of being tended to on sick days. Now we’re the ones who must do the tending no matter how we feel..

THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011

Contract For Regional Crime Data Center Approved
County’s 17 police departments will get instant access to shared information..

Love And Marriage: A (relatively) New Combination
Argument agaist gay marriage doesn't wash.

Bites Nearby: Mediterranean Cafe & Grille
Kibbee, grape leaves and chicken kebab tickled this diner's palate.

House Hunt: For Sale in Lehigh County
Open House Sunday at 1 Pennycress Rd. in Upper Macungie.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

Computer-Savvy Generation Prompts Additional Worries For Parents
Berks-Lehigh Regional Police program at Jaindl Elementary School informed parents how to tackle growing Internet safety problems..

Berks-Lehigh Police Arrest Emmaus Man For Tylenol Theft
Jonathan Wert, 18, issued a citation for the offense.

Shadow and Damon Are In Need Of Homes
They're our 'Shelter Animals of the Week.'

Beware The Four Letter Word: Free
It doesn't mean what it used to.

Parkland Wins LVSHL Crown In Overtime Thriller
Josh Campano's goal at the 3:30 mark lifts Trojans to the league championship.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2011

Handwriting Still Matters At St. Thomas More School
Six students' handwriting samples were sent to be judged in national contest.

Excuse Me, You Dropped Something
Friends have been known to stretch the truth, but are a good source of amusement.

It's (Finally) Time To Spring Ahead
Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday at 2 a.m.