Baby Seat Recalled After Several Infant Skull Fractures

Popular Bumbo baby seat recalled after 21 reports of infants with cracked skulls

How Will You Feel When the Kids Go Back to School?

Sad? Glad? Relieved? Guilty? No matter what emotions you experience as you pack that lunch or zip up that backpack, there’s probably someone else out there feeling that way too.

Upper Milford rejects pension services appeal

Township solicitor Marc Fisher recommends dismissing appeal of Integrated Capital Management, so township can proceed with Municipal Retirement Trust as provider for township pension services.

Who's Hiring: Uline, The Beauty Bar, Pickles

Looking for a job? These businesses in the Emmaus area are hiring.

Marathon Portrait Painter Barnaby Ruhe Gets a Second Wind

Ruhe, who once painted for 26.2 hours straight, does a mere five hours for a fundraiser at a restored stone barn in Upper Milford.

Antiques Appraised at Emmaus Historical Society Event

This was the second year the program was held and it was another great turnout.

134th Democratic Candidate John Reynard Responds to Critics

The Lehigh County Democratic Committee announced John Reynard’s candidacy in the race in the 134th state House district race a mere two weeks ago and he’s already making his view of things known.

Supervisors may Hear Ruling on Pension Firm Appeal Tonight

Selection of pension provider stalled in Upper Milford Township due to objection filed by one of the companies that submitted a proposal to provide pension services.

East Penn Will Make Printable Report Cards Available

For 2012-2013 school year, a print-friendly PDF version of student report cards will be made available to East Penn School District parents and guardians.

Introducing The Elephant's Trunk

Although it looks like a traditional consignment business from the outside, The Elephant's Trunk is actually a volunteer-run non-profit.

Emmaus Patch Facebook Friends Support Voter ID Ruling

Here's what people on the Emmaus Patch Facebook page are saying. What do you think?

Five Things to Know: August 16

I'd hammer in the morning...

August—Time for Brown Bags on Trees

No…they are not lunches; they are thousands upon thousands of worms.

Emmaus Patch Reacts to Voter ID Decision

Will this decision stick? Both sides had said they would appeal this ruling.

East Penn Has an App for That

East Penn School District Information Technology Director unveils the new East Penn mobile web site and announces the district’s Twitter feed at Monday night’s school board meeting.

Stolz Questions Seidenberger's Authority on Bus Decision

East Penn School Director Julian Stolz questions Superintendent of Schools Thomas L. Seidenberger’s right to make a decision about busing for Willow Lane Elementary School at Monday night’s East Penn School Board meeting.

Obituary: William A. Baker, Sr., 71

William A. Baker, Sr., 71, of Emmaus, died Aug. 13 in his residence.

Five Things to Know: August 15

Rain, rain go away.

Emmaus Residents Charged in Traffic Stop-Heroin Bust

Keith Eric Kaspern Jr., 32, and Ashley Ann Brooks, 25, are charged with possession of a controlled substance; a traffic stop for tinted windows leads to a drug bust.

Upper Milford Artist to Hold 'Paint In' for Delegate

Kathleen D. Miller is having a well-known local artist paint portraits for donations at her barn in Upper Milford Thursday.

Seidenberger Re-Ups With East Penn at $163,415 a Year

The East Penn Board of School Directors votes 8-0 to renew Thomas L. Seidenberger’s contract for five years.

Animal Cruelty Charged in Upper Milford

Police say owner did not get dog veterinary care.

I’m Having School Bus Nightmares

Recollections of teasing, vomit, groping and George Carlin are keeping this mom up at night as the new school year approaches.

Wistful About Wisteria

October 2011 snowstorm packed a wallop and it remains to be seen whether our wisteria will return to its former glory.

Five Things to Know: August 14

We want YOU to blog for Emmaus Patch.

Apple Slices Recalled at McDonalds, Burger King, WaWa, and Others

A New Jersey Company is recalling almost 300,000 cases of packaged products that contain sliced and diced apples.

Two Arrested in $7,300 Tool Burglary

Pair commits break-ins in Lehigh, Berks, Montgomery counties, police say.

Meet Erin Deppe, East Penn Bus Driver

Deppe keeps children happy and safe as she transports them to Eyer Middle School and Seven Generations Charter School.

Perler Beads are a Great Diversion from too Much TV

An inexpensive store-bought perler bead activity kit can provide hours of indoor fun.

Go for the Gold and Claim Your Business Listing on Patch

It's easier than the pole vault and it's free to all local business owners.

Obituary: Kermit K. Gehman, 93

Kermit K. Gehman, 93, of Whitehall, formerly of Emmaus, died August 7, 2012.

Five Things to Know: August 13

Today we salute those who lead with their left.

Shooting Staged at Parkland High School

Parkland High School in South Whitehall held a massive "active shooter" drill Wednesday along with local law enforcement to practice the response to a Columbine-like shooting tragedy.

Lehigh County Will Spray for Mosquitoes

Nearby townships will be sprayed August 14 and 15 due to high numbers mosquitoes with West Nile virus.

Obituary: John M. Haring, 63

John M. Haring, 63, died August 9, 2012.

How Much Childcare Help Should you Expect From Family?

The transition back to school presents a whole new set of scheduling challenges. When you need someone to watch the kids, should family be expected to jump in?

Upper Milford Youth Association Soccer Signups Wrapping Up

Aug. 15 is the last day to register for fall soccer with Upper Milford Youth Association without a late fee.

Emmaus Council Wants Feedback on Community Pool

The Borough of Emmaus has created an 18-question online survey to capture feedback on Emmaus Community Pool.

Emmaus Ambulance Responds to Vehicle Rollover

Car lost control, hit utility pole before landing on its roof, police say.

Five Things to Know: August 10

It's National Smore's Day.