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Gov't Shutdown Affects Samuel Adams, Police Officers at Schools Top Local News

A progress report on the Fogelsville Dam and a warehouse fire also made headlines this week.

Samuel Adams Boss Says Gov't Shutdown Affects Craft Brewing

Jim Koch, co-founder of the Boston Beer Company, said the federal government shutdown is affecting certain parts of his craft brewing company. The Boston Beer Company operates a Samuel Adams brewery in Breinigsville.

Chief Colon: Police Officers Are Involved at Schools

Upper Macungie Police Chief Edgardo Colon said the department wants to let parents, teachers and children know that the department is committed to protecting schools.

Slow Progress Reported on Fogelsville Dam Repair

Upper Macungie Township is still seeking state grants to help pay for reducing the height of the Fogelsville Dam.

Fire Doused at Fiber America in Upper Macungie

Firefighters responded to Fiber America in Upper Macungie on Sunday.

'Free' Kittens Found in Garbage Can

Foster homes are sought for three kittens, who are six-to-seven weeks old, that were found in a garbage can on Route 309.

Vandals Strike Coldwater Crossing Clubhouse, Police Say

Upper Macungie Police say vandals damaged a window frame at Coldwater Crossing clubhouse with a rock.

2 Bicycles Stolen From Forsythia Lane Garage, Police Say

Upper Macungie Police are investigating the theft of two BMX bicycles from an unlocked Forsythia Lane garage Wednesday night.

21 Parkland Students Earn High Honor in National Merit Scholarship Program

Parkland High School has 21 students who were named Commended Students in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship program.

2 Parkland Students Awarded College Board Hispanic Scholar Honor

Parkland High School students Melanie Perez and Emily O'Brien were selected by the College Board as 2013-14 National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar recipients.






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