East Penn Superintendent Signs on for Another Five Years

Judge Douglas G. Reichley administers the oath of office for Superintendent of Schools Thomas L. Seidenberger at the Aug. 27 meeting of the East Penn Board of School Directors.

Five Things to Know: August 29

Vote, in spite of what Emma Goldman thinks.

East Penn Board Clashes Over Administrative Raises

East Penn School Board President Charles Ballard and School Director Alan Earnshaw do battle with School Directors Lynn Donches and Julian Stolz over motion to curtail pay raises for administrators and non-unionized employees.

East Penn President Criticizes Donches for ‘Surprise’ Motion

A last-minute motion by East Penn School Director Lynn Donches to eliminate an assistant principal at Emmaus High School meets with criticism by School Board President Charles Ballard at Monday night’s school board meeting.

Five Things to Know: August 28

How could you not want to blog for Emmaus Patch? Seriously.

Jewelry Thief Hits Upper Milford Home

Police say they are expecting to file charges against an individual.

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This Week in East Penn: Aug. 27 Through Sept. 1

Here’s a Look at What’s Happening in East Penn School District This Week

Five Things To Know: August 27

Is there something you'd like to teach our schools?

Meet Lisa Lechmanik, Lincoln Administrative Assistant

Lechmanik makes sure things run smoothly behind the scenes at Lincoln Elementary School in Emmaus.

Rubber Ducks Race for MS Research

A good time was had by all at an August MS Fundraiser in Emmaus Community Park.

What Would You Do With $496,018?

An Emmaus man won almost half a million dollars in the Pennsylvania lottery. What would you do with that much money?

Should Emmaus ban Commercial Trucks From Parking in Borough?

Emmaus is considering an ordinance that would prohibit commercial trucks from parking on borough streets except under certain circumstances. Is that a good idea? Take our poll.

Emmaus Man Claims $496,000 Lottery Jackpot

A lottery ticket worth almost half-a-million dollars was sold last week at the Hess Express in Upper Milford.

What Can Schools Do to Improve?

Children in the Lehigh Valley are about to embark on another school year. What suggestions would you give educators for improving education for your kids or all students?

Emmaus man Plans to Keep Money from Emaus Bank

Emmaus resident collects currency from the former Emaus Bank.

How do you Feel About the new School Year?

Ironing dress shirts and packing lunches aren’t this columnist’s favorite things, but a regular routine is looking pretty good right about now.

Who's Hiring in Emmaus and Lower Macungie?

Lehigh Valley Acura Honda Hyundai, Turfpro Inc. and Rodale are among the employers in Emmaus and Lower Macungie areas that are hiring.

Emmaus Hopes to Reopen Pool Labor Day Weekend

Borough Public Works staff expects to be able to repair the broken pump once it receives the necessary part from a Southern manufacturer.

Introducing House Splendid

Lia Fraccaro, owner of House Splendid in Downtown Emmaus, is both a cabinetry designer and an interior designer, who specializes in custom cabinetry, including for kitchens and baths.

Five Things to Know Today: August 24

What does Pompeii, Lawrence Summers and House Splendid have in common? They're all in today's Five Things to Know.

Tractor-trailer Pushes Vehicle into Woods

Van travels 30 feet and up embankment in Upper Milford, but only minor injuries reported by police.

Mom Will be Disappointed With Appraisal of Unusual Chair

"Most people don’t know what a corner chair is," says appraiser.

Emmaus Pool Might Reopen Soon

Initially, Borough staff feared the repairs to the main pump might close the Emmaus Pool for the season, but the latest report sounds more hopeful.

Fresh Air Kids, Hosts Enjoy Farewell Picnic

Host families from around the Lehigh Valley attend a picnic with their Fresh Air kids who leave to go home to New York City today.

CDC: Worst West Nile Outbreak Ever

The 1118 cases reported nationally so far this year is the highest number reported through the third week of August since the disease was first detected in 1999.

Emmaus Pool Closed Until Further Notice

A broken pump has caused the immediate closure of the Emmaus Community Pool.

Readers Choice Winners 2012

Who has the best pizza in town? Who serves the best burger? The results of the Readers Choice polls for Emmaus Patch are in.

Kerosene Lamp Lights up Appraisal Event

The cute, little antique lamp is a family keepsake.

Feeders of Fowl Will Run Afoul of Emmaus Law

Those who feed wild ducks and geese in Emmaus might be fined $100-$300 under new borough ordinance.

Five Things to Know Today: August 23

The Emmaus Community Pool is closed and feeding geese in the borough just got very expensive.

Original Barbie Doll Worth Thousands

Boyertown woman’s keepsake was the find of the night.

Emmaus Residents Less Generous, Report says

Study by The Chronicle of Philanthropy finds Emmaus area households give a smaller percentage of their income to charity than the national median.

Five Things to Know Today: August 22

Are Emmaus area residents Scrooges?

My Kids Aren't That Special

Gifted or special needs seem to be the two educational extremes. What if your child falls into the “grey area?”

Emmaus Council tackles truck-parking issue

Council approves first reading of ordinance that would subject violators to fines for parking tractor-trailers and commercial vehicles on borough streets, unless they are loading or unloading goods.

Five Things to Know Today: August 21

Let Emmaus officials know what you think of the community pool through an anonymous survey.

Family Sled Appraised at Historical Society Event

Burt Gbur of Macungie used it as a kid.

Five Things to Know Today: August 20

Emmaus Borough Council meets at 7 tonight and is expected to discuss an ordinance to limit commercial truck parking on public streets.

Zionsville Man Brings Toy Fire Truck to Appraisal

It’s a family keepsake that will continue to be passed along.