Parkland Smarting From Loss Of Reimbursement For Charter Students

For the 70-80 students who choose charter schools, the district must pay $9,000-$16,000 per student.

News From South Whitehall And Neighboring Patches

Here are some stories from the past week that you might have missed.

South Whitehall commissioners OK Devon Circle playground plan

Construction is expected to start next spring on a playground for children ages 2-12.

Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus

The Centers for Disease Control offers tips for preventing the disesase.

Properties Up For Sheriff's Sale July 22

Monthly sale starts at 10 a.m. in Lehigh County courthouse

Yard Waste Grinders (Hopefully) Coming To A Compost Near You

Lehigh County municipalities may be able to borrow county equipment from Emmaus, Lower Macungie.

County expects to save $2.2 million by refinancing bonds

Low interest rates make it a smart move, advisors say.

Salisbury High Baseball Team Honored By Lehigh County Commissioners

Team's outstanding season earns them kudos in resolution approved by commissioners.

Parks & Rec Board Approves Playground for Devon Circle

The new play lot is expected to be in place next year.

Some Funding Restored To Parkland In State Budget

However, the district still saw cuts in basic education funding.

Haines Mill Road Bridge Re-opens

The project was completed a month ahead of time.

Township Solicitor To Help In Cell Tower Case

A company has filed challenges in state and federal court against a zoning decision that blocks construction of a cell tower at the Dorneyville Shopping Center.

Dorney Park Seeks Changes to Build Parking Lot, Replace High Rides

South Whitehall commissioners gave go-ahead for township planners to review requests.

In Their Words: Lawmakers Discuss State Budget

Legislators from across eastern Pennsylvania react to the state budget.

PennDOT Driver License Centers Closed Saturday and Monday

Customers may utilize products and services on-line.

Bus Routes in Township To Be Renamed

LANTA also plans new bus stop signs and shelters.

Commissioner Questions Location Of Planned Detox/Rehab Center

Glenn Eckhart says Salisbury Township site could be hard to access in an emergency.

Land Next To Dorney Drew Only One Bidder: Dorney

Lehigh County had high hopes for the 6.78 acres the park is buying for $2.75 million.

State Senate Approves Concussion Bill

Legislation now goes to the House.

Township Commissioners Deny Residents' Request To Put Up Fence

The couple's neighbors complained the proposed chain-link fence was unsightly.

Residents Raise Concerns Over Jaindl Plans For Rutz Farm

They tell developer they are worried about increased traffic, water runoff and other issues.

CodeMaster Lands Township Work

Commissioners name firm as third-party inspectors. Pidcock Co. had previously held the job.

PPL To Introduce Data Center Plans Wednesday

Employees from PPL facility in South Whitehall would reportedly be among those transferred there when center is completed.

Dorney Park May Expand With County Land Purchase

Parent company announced that Lehigh County accepted it $2.75 million bid for the land.

County OKs Contracts For Cedarbrook, Court Workers

Some Lehigh County commissioners object, saying wages should be frozen.

Detox/Rehab Center To Open Next Year

Lehigh County to start construction in January on $4.4 million facility in Salisbury Township.

Township Hires New Labor Attorney

Board president anticipates that township will eventually trim its solicitor costs significantly with recent changes.

PennDOT Work on Interstate 78 Thursday

Motorists should expect lane restrictions.

Race Not Over Yet For Parkland School Board Seats

Six candidates will be on the ballot for five seats.

Proposed Lehigh County Contracts ‘Break A Paradigm’

Lehigh County can’t afford double raises veteran workers have traditionally received, commissioners say.

PennDOT Driver License Centers Closed Saturday and Monday

Motorists urged to utilize online services.

Water Main Flushing Planned Through July 15

South Whitehall Township water customers may see momentary loss of pressure or period of cloudy water at night.

Hite wins Democratic nod on write-ins

Write-in votes put Brian Hite, David Bond and Glenn Block on Democratic ballot in Nov.

Cunningham: I'll fight any attempt to privatize Cedarbrook

County executive says nursing home isn't a financial drain.

Osborne declares victory over Najarian

Najarian concedes after elections office finds poll worker, data entry errors in GOP county commissioner race results.

South Whitehall Names First New Solicitor in 32 Years; Marles Out

Commissioners named Joseph Zator as the new solicitor. They also reappointed the Pidcock Co. as township engineer.

Who Will Win the Democratic Nod for South Whitehall Commissioner?

The count for write-in ballots won't be released for two to three weeks, Lehigh County voter registration officials have said.

Block, Bond, Daubert Win Republican Nod For South Whitehall Commissioner

Write-in votes on the Democratic ballot were not counted Tuesday, so it's unknown whether there will be a race in the fall.

GOP slate wins big; Browning loses

Ott, Mazziotti, Scheller, Najarian take Republican county commissioners primary in unofficial tallies.

Race Results: Parkland School Board

It will be two weeks or so until it's known whether there will be a contest in the fall.