Saturday, May 11, 2013
Also, April arrests, a traffic study on the Route 222 bypass and Freddy nominations made headlines.
Upper Macungie Supervisors give preliminary approval to a plan for building stores at the Fogelsville Weis shopping center. A state audit report said paying former Parkland Superintendent Louise Donohue for unused sabbatical leave was 'a questionable use of taxpayer funds.' Parkland said it had been offered to attract and retain the most qualified candidate. Upper Macungie Police Chief Edgardo Colon tells supervisors he's seen no major patterns of crime across the township. Upper Macungie Supervisors give permission for a proposed conceptual traffic study by Liberty Property Trust to continue. The Bethlehem-based developer wants to build two 1-million-square-foot warehouses near the site. Karl Siebert, president of the Parkland Community …
Monday, April 29, 2013
The biggest stories of April 2013 in Upper Macungie included a hotel manager throwing a cigarette at a guest and the breakup of an international meth ring that had 2 people from Orefield.
With all the hustle and bustle of the news in Upper Macungie, it's easy to miss the big stories. If you hadn't heard the news, here are the top 10 stories for March on Upper Macungie Patch. Check 'em out: 1. We Will not Become the 'Waffle House' Death Couple' 2. Yelp's Top 10 Restaurants in Upper Macungie. Do You Agree? 3. Lehigh County Woman Beaten, Dragged to Basement Dies 4. Hotel Manager Threw Cigarette at Guest, Police Say 5. 2 From Orefield Charged in International Meth Ring 6. Police Chief: Keep Cars Locked, Garage Doors Down 7. Contractor Charged with $123K in Fraud, Police Say 8. Weis Submits Fresh Plans for Retail Stores 9. Jim Brunell Wants to Connect with Citizens as Supervisor 10. Police Target Aggressive Drivers
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Upper Macungie Police say someone placed mulch, blacktop and rocks into the gasoline tank of a vehicle in the 1600 block of Travers Road.
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Wednesday, April 24
Upper Macungie Police said they are investigating a criminal mischief case in which someone placed mulch, blacktop and rocks into the gasoline tank of a vehicle in the 1600 block of Travers Road. Police say the incident happened sometime between April 16 and Tuesday. Police ask that anyone with information on the incident contact them at 484-661-5911.
Friday, March 29, 2013
The biggest stories of March 2013 in Upper Macungie included an alleged sex assault at the Amazon.com warehouse and an Allentown man who allegedly assaulted his wife in the parking lot of the Sunset Grille.
With all the hustle and bustle of the news in Upper Macungie, it's easy to miss the big stories. If you hadn't heard the news, here are the top 10 stories for March on Upper Macungie Patch. Check 'em out: 1. DA: Driver Who Killed Trick-or-Treater Won't Be Charged 2. Drinking Party Ends With Two Taken To Hospital, Police Say 3. Allentown Man Assaulted Wife, Police Say 4. Fatal Crash Driver Had No Registration, Insurance: DA 5. Sex Assault at Amazon Warehouse, Police Report 6. Retail Store Construction at Weis Starts in June 7. Community Support Sought for Splash Park 8. Police Crack Down on Drivers 9. Man Kills Wife, Self at LVH Hospice, DA Says 10. Mama's Italian Grill Is Now Open Did we miss one of your favorite news items from the month …
Sunday, January 20, 2013
The following information was supplied by Upper Macungie police.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
As a community-based website, Upper Macungie Patch's continued success depends on its readers' involvement. Here are some fun, easy ways for you to share your voice!
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012
If you're reading this, you're probably already familiar with Upper Macungie Patch. We're almost two years old and we've developed a large and loyal following in that time! Thank you! We want you to know that your continued support is appreciated, and we hope that you will want to get involved in the Patch online community by sharing your thoughts, ideas, photos, announcements and information with your friends and neighbors--directly. In addition to commenting on stories, did you know what Patch offers you lots of ways to do that? Here are just a few of the ways you can (and we hope will) become a Patch "power-user." Post an event on the calendar! Do you have a yard sale planned? Are you a member of a group that holds regular meetings? Are…
Friday, September 7, 2012
Share your photos and videos right here on Patch.
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Friday, September 7, 2012
Here at Patch we want to be a part of the community, but we can't be everywhere at once, so we need your help. Share your photos and videos from around town right here on Upper Macungie Patch. Whether it's a photo of your newly blossoming garden, a video clip from the school play, or something more newsworthy like a photo of a car accident or a video clip from the school board meeting, we'd love for you to share it with the Patch community. Directions: To do so, select "Pics & Clips" from the main navigation bar. Once on the new page, there is a button to "Upload Photos and Videos." (Make sure you are already logged in.) A window will open for you to browse your computer for photos and videos. Once you find the ones you want to upload, …
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Want to promote your yard sale or invite the community to your choir concert? Add it to the calendar.
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012
A big part of Upper Macungie Patch is our events calendar. We add upcoming events as we hear about them, but we don't know about everything going on in the community. We need your help. If your church is having its annual picnic, let us know. If your son's soccer team is holding a fundraiser to raise money for new uniforms, tell us where to go to help. There's room for bake sales, yard sales, school events, concerts, lectures, government meetings, fairs and more in our calendar. Follow these steps to learn how to add your event, and help us fill our calendar. Now the whole Patch community will know about your event, and it might even be featured in our 5 Things article or in our Weekend Planner roundup.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
It's easier than the pole vault and it's free to all Upper Macungie business owners.
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Saturday, August 11, 2012
Claiming your business listing on Patch won't get you a real Olympic gold or silver medal, but it will make you feel like a winner in your community. Because once you claim it, you can have your clients and friends review and rate your business. You can also add photos and let the community know of special deals, rates, events and other business news. If you are the owner of a business in Upper Macungie, your company should be listed on our directory and you'll want to claim it. Watch this quick video of a business owner claiming his listing on Patch. If he can do it (wait till you see his office) so can you! It's a few easy steps. Because we have always envisioned Patch as the go-to place for everything you need to know about your …
Thursday, March 29, 2012
If you own a business in Upper Macungie Patch, you need to read this.
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
Yes, it’s a real thing … today is National Mom-and-Pop Business Owners Day. It’s an annual holiday to celebrate small businesses, which are the backbone of our economy. According to the Small Business Administration, in 2011, there were 27 million small businesses in the U.S. And some of them are right here in Upper Macungie Patch. Help them out today and shop local. If you are a business owner, remember to claim your free directory listing on Patch … it helps you connect to customers, and improves your ranking on search engines, too! If your Upper Macungie business isn’t listed, let me know and we’ll add you. CLICK THE PDF ON THE RIGHT TO PRINT OUT EASY INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CLAIM YOUR LISTING --> And for everyone else, show your …
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1:34 pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Dopey kids I am sure. More wasted time for our great police force. I am sure more to this story as well. more ›