Earley's Write-In Campaign, Candidates Reaction Top Local News

Edward Earley Announces Write-In Campaign for Supervisor Seat

Upper Macungie Supervisor Edward Earley, who lost the Republican primary to Jim Brunell, announced Monday night that he is running a write-in campaign to retain his seat.

Republican Candidate Jim Brunell: 'Residents Ready for Change'

Republican Upper Macungie Supervisor candidate Jim Brunell said the township is currently being taken in a long-term negative direction

Democratic Candidate Chris Casey: 'Let Earley Make His Case'

Chris Casey of Trexlertown, the Democratic candidate for Upper Macungie Supervisor, says it is time for change.

Supervisors Squabble Over Township Finances

Upper Macungie Supervisors debated the state of the township's finances during Thursday night's meeting. The township has zero debt, according to supervisors, but money needs to be paid back to the capital reserve fund.

Upper Macungie Considers Increasing Number of Supervisors

Upper Macungie Supervisors, during Thursday night's meeting, passed a motion that could pave the way for township citizens to decide whether the board should be increased from three to five members.

Amazon Hiring Thousands of Workers for Seasonal Jobs

Amazon, which has a fulfillment center in Breinigsville, says it expects to hire 70,000 full-time seasonal workers, which is a 40 percent increase over 2012.

Police: Driver Blew Air Horn Into Ear of Wendy's Employee

Upper Macungie Police said someone blew an air horn into the microphone of a Wendy's drive-thru Sunday night.

Pumpkins Stolen From Jaindl Farms, Police Say

Upper Macungie Police are searching for suspects who were driving a green Chevrolet Mallbu.

Police: $4K in Wheels Stolen from Car in Krause Toyota Lot

Upper Macungie Police say $3,972.44 worth of alloy wheels and tires were stolen from a 2010 Toyota Venza parked in the lot of Krause Toyota.

Car Windows Smashed During Thefts at Hilton Garden Inn, Police Say

Upper Macungie Police say two cars had windows smashed at the Hilton Garden Inn in Breinigsville. Police say several hundred dollars worth of gift cards and a headset were stolen.