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Sinkholes, Smarties and Superintendents Top Local News

The Week in Review that closes March features some school stories including the search for a new superintendent, the use of Smarties and a cello donation.

Another week has come and gone and this one closes out the month of March with a heavy emphasis on school stories. And if you "feel the earth move under my feet," that's probably a sign of a sinkhole in Forks Township.

Palmer Police Officer Charged with DUI Leaves Force

Veteran Palmer Township police officer Susan Siegfried is no longer on the force, Chief Larry Palmer said Tuesday.

New Easton Area Superintendent Choice Close

Easton Area School Board expected to make selection of new schools superintendent next month.

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Sinkhole Season Starting in Forks

Public Works Director Mark Roberts says sinkhole season takes place in Forks Township when ground begins to thaw.

Kids in Easton are apparently snorting and smoking crushed up candy, the middle school principal says.

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Kyle Jon Fogel, 38, of Pen Argyl, raised eyebrows when he purchased 50 pounds of chemical fertilizer from the Northampton County Farm Bureau Cooperative in Tatamy.

Easton Area Student Gets Gift of Music

Anna Smith, 13, a 7th grade cellist at Easton Area Middle School, recently received a cello from an 80-year-old Easton resident.

Forks Cancels Summer Youth Police Academy

Reduced staffing levels given as reason for cutting Forks community policing program for 2013.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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