Mayor Iobst Wins Primary, But Will Stolz Challenge?

Incumbent Winfield Iobst defeated challenger John F. Belin Jr. in Tuesday’s Democratic Primary for Emmaus mayor; the only Republican on the ballot was Julian Stolz.

What Happens Next With Emmaus Council Race?

Five candidates for three open seats seats on Emmaus Borough Council could mean voters will be looking at a similar lineup in November.

Meet Emmaus Mayor Candidate John F. Belin

John F. Belin is one of two candidates running for Emmaus Mayor in the May 21 Democratic primary.

Barrett, Schware Win Nods for Lehigh County Commissioner, District 5

In the most contested of Lehigh County commissioner races, Republican Michael Schware and Democrat Wesley Barrett won their party's nominations in District 5.

Emmaus Voter's Guide: 2013 Primary

Here's what you need to know about Tuesday's primary election in Emmaus Borough and Upper Milford Township.

Which Seat Does Julian Stolz Really Want?

East Penn School Board member Julian Stolz is also running for Emmaus mayor and Emmaus Borough Council, but he won't be allowed to serve on all three bodies if he wins.

Meet the East Penn School Board Candidates

Eight candidates are vying for four East Penn School Board seats in Tuesday’s primary election.

Meet East Penn School Board Candidate Z.W. Munson

Z.W. Munson is one of eight candidates running for East Penn School Board in the May 21 primary election.

Meet East Penn School Board Candidate Wanda Mercado-Arroyo

Wanda Mercado-Arroyo is one of eight candidates running for East Penn School Board in the May 21 primary election.

Meet East Penn School Board Candidate Rebecca Heid

Incumbent Rebecca Heid is one of eight candidates running for East Penn School Board in the May 21 primary election.

Who’s Running for Emmaus Council?

Five candidates -- including two incumbents -- are running for Emmaus Borough Council in the May 21 primary.

Meet Emmaus Borough Council Candidate Trevor Schneck

Trevor Schneck is one of three candidates running for Emmaus Borough Council in the May 21 Democratic primary.

Meet Emmaus Borough Council Candidate Roy Anders

Roy Anders is one of three candidates running for Emmaus Borough Council in the May 21 Democratic primary.

Meet Emmaus Borough Council Candidate Wesley Barrett

Wesley Barrett is one of three candidates running for Emmaus Borough Council in the May 21 Democratic primary.

Mayor Candidates Do Not Respond to Patch Questions

Two candidates—one incumbent and one challenger—are vying for the Democratic nomination in the May 21 primary election. Neither answered a Patch election questionnaire emailed last week.

Meet Upper Milford Supervisor Candidate Daniel J. Mohr

Incumbent Daniel J. Mohr is one of two candidates running for Upper Milford Supervisor in the May 21 primary election.

Meet Upper Milford Supervisor Candidate James R. Krippe

James R. Krippe is one of two candidates running for Upper Milford Supervisor in the May 21 Republican primary.

Who's Running for Upper Milford Supervisor?

Two candidates—one incumbent and one challenger—are vying for the Republican nomination in the May 21 primary election.

Meet Lehigh County Commissioner Candidate: Stephen Walters

Stephen P. Walters, of Lower Milford, is one of two candidates in the Democratic primary for Lehigh County Commissioner, District 5. The primary is May 21. The winner will face the Republican nominee in November.

Meet Lehigh County Commissioner Candidate: Wesley Barrett

Wesley Barrett, of Emmaus, is one of two candidates in the Democratic primary for Lehigh County Commissioner, District 5. The primary is May 21. The winner will face the Republican nominee in November.

Meet Lehigh County Commissioner Candidate: Michael Schware

Michael P. (Mike) Schware, of Allentown, is one of four candidates in the Republican primary for Lehigh County Commissioner, District 5. The primary is May 21. The winner will face the Democratic nominee in November.

Meet Lehigh County Commissioner Candidate: Nathan Brown

Nathan Brown, of Emmaus, is one of four candidates in the Republican primary for Lehigh County Commissioner, District 5. The primary is May 21. The winner will face the Democratic nominee in November.

Upper Milford Supervisor Candidates Receive Questionnaire

Patch has sent questionnaire to Upper Milford Supervisor candidates Dan Mohr and Jim Krippe.

Meet Lehigh County Commissioner Candidate: Norma Cusick

Norma A. Cusick, of Salisbury Township, is one of four candidates in the Republican primary for Lehigh County Commissioner, District 5. The primary is May 21. The winner will face the Democratic nominee in November.

Meet Lehigh County Commissioner Candidate: Kevin Ryan

Kevin P. Ryan, of Upper Milford, is one of four candidates in the Republican primary for Lehigh County Commissioner, District 5. The primary is May 21. The winner will face the Democratic nominee in November.

Meet East Penn School Board Candidates Tuesday

East Penn Invested Citizens and the East Penn Chamber of Commerce are hosting a non-partisan candidates night featuring East Penn School Board candidates on April 30.

Mensch: Improve Campaign Finance, Lobbyist Reporting

State Sen. Bob Mensch (R-24) is supporting bills designed to increase government transparency in campaign finance and lobbyist reporting.

Fatal Fire: Emmaus Main Street Partners Organizes Benefit Run

Emmaus Borough Council voted unanimously Monday night to support a benefit run being organized by the Emmaus Main Street Partners in support of the survivors of the fatal St. Patrick's Day fire in Emmaus.

Three Candidates Vying for Supervisors Seat

Three candidates—two Republicans and one Democrat—are running for the Upper Milford Board of Supervisors in the May 21 primary, according to an unofficial voter registration list.

Mayor Candidate Says He'll Give Back Salary If Elected

John F. Belin, Jr., who is running for mayor of Emmaus, says that if elected, he will not accept a salary for the position.

Emmaus Compost Site ID Cards Came With Trash Bill

Emmaus residents should have received their ID cards for using the borough compost site with their 2013 refuse bill, according to the borough website.

Bike Ban Lifted in Emmaus Parks

Emmaus Borough Council has approved the use of bicycles in the borough's parks.

Three Candidates Running for Emmaus Mayor

Three candidates—one Republican and two Democrats—are running for Emmaus mayor in the May 21 primary, according to an unofficial voter registration list.

Emmaus Man Announces Bid for Borough Council

Local business owner Trevor Schneck is running for a seat on Emmaus Borough Council.

Five Candidates Running for Emmaus Council

Five candidates -- two Republicans and three Democrats -- are running for Emmaus Borough Council in the May 21 primary, according to an unofficial voter registration list.

2 Emmaus Councilmen Vying for County Commissioner

Fourteen candidates are running for Lehigh County commissioner seats in the May 21 primary, according to an unofficial voter registration list.

Emmaus Man Announces Bid for Borough Council

Roy Anders, an active borough volunteer, will run for Emmaus Borough Council.

Emmaus Man Running for East Penn School Board

Emmaus resident Ziad Munson announces his candidacy for the East Penn Board of School Directors.

Upper Milford Expected to Vote Against Allentown Water Sale

A presentation by a guest from Lehigh Valley Meals on Wheels is also on the agenda for the Upper Milford Township Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday.

Emmaus Will Look for New Trash Collector

Emmaus Borough Council Monday night voted to seek bids for garbage collection in the borough when the borough’s contract with its current garbage hauler expires.