Saturday, May 18, 2013
These pets are housed at the Center for Animal Health and Welfare in Williams Township. For information about how to adopt them, call 610-252-7722.
Help these pets find homes: MADALINE Madaline had a home but her owner was moving and she could not go. She is very friendly does not appreciate the company of other dogs or cats. A senior labrador mix, Madaline knows how to "sit" and would appreciate a home instead of a cage. POLLY Polly is a cute girl looking for a forever home. Polly is spayed, litter-trained, up to date on shots, microchipped and ready to go! She came to us as a stray and is eager for a family again. She likes other cats.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Find the cheapest gas in Palmer and Forks Townships.
The national average for self-serve gas has increased for 10 straight days to the highest price in more than a month, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. The national average this for a gallon is $3.588, up 4.9 cents from last week, but still about 14 cents lower than a year ago. But according to the report, the year over year difference will likely continue to fade due to higher crude oil prices and refinery maintenance that decreases supply. In the Lehigh Valley, the average price of self-serve gasoline is $3.439 per gallon, 2.2 cents higher than a week ago, 8.7 cents lower than a month ago and 26.6 cents lower than a year ago. The Pennsylvania average retail price for a gallon of self-serve actually went down1.4 cents from last …
Our weekly look at companies seeking workers around Palmer-Forks.
Looking for a job? Each week, we look at places like Craigslist and Indeed to see who's hiring around Palmer and Forks Townships. Alcohol and Other Drug Services Local Pick Up and Delivery Driver Accounting Assistant Director of Student Involvement Retail Merchandiser Insurance Verifiers Fitters/Wleders Outdoor Event Coordinator Porter (Part Time) Lead and Assistant Teacher Personal Banker Grill/Line Cook Server Prep Cook/Line Cook Landscape/Laborers General Labor/Warehouse Medical Secretary Medical Assistant Certified Lifeguard Packagers/Material Handlers
Friday, May 10, 2013
Find the cheapest gas in Palmer and Forks Townships.
After months of a steady decline, gas prices saw it’s first uptick last week, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. The national average this for a gallon of gas rose 1.7 cents from last week. In the Lehigh Valley, the average price of self-serve gasoline is $3.412 per gallon, 1.3 cents lower than a week ago, 17.5 cents lower than a month ago and 36.9 cents lower than a year ago. Since national gas prices peaked at the end of February, motorists nationwide have felt welcome relief at the pump in the form of falling prices, the report states; however, the recent broader increase in retail gas prices has been supported by higher global crude oil prices. Plus, news over the weekend of an Israeli airstrike in Syria raised fresh concerns of …
Friday, May 3, 2013
Find the cheapest gas in Palmer and Forks townships.
With a steady decline in gas prices throughout April, the average price per gallon is nearly 45 cents lower than a year ago, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. The national average this week is $3.508 for a gallon, down .7 cents from last week. In the Lehigh Valley, the average price of self-serve gasoline is $3.425 per gallon, 3.4 cents lower than a week ago, 20 cents lower than a month ago and 44.8 cents lower than a year ago. The Pennsylvania average retail price for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline is also $3.463, down 2.7 cents from a week ago. Nearby, the cheapest price for regular is $3.56 per gallon at the Giant in Forks Township and $3.34 at the Wawa and $3.38 at the Giant and Weis in Palmer Township. If you spotted a …
Saturday, April 27, 2013
These pets are housed at the Center for Animal Health and Welfare in Williams Township. For information about how to adopt them, call 610-252-7722.
Help these pets find homes. ACACIA Look at this gorgeous gal! Acacia had a home but she didn't like the other pets in the home. Acacia doesn't like other dogs at the shelter, so she must be an only pet. She doesn't mind being handled and loves to be out and about playing and using her nose. She is ready to go and eager to please. Come meet Acacia! TORY Abandoned at our shelter, Tory is looking for love again! She is a young adult, just gorgeous and eager to please. She is up to date on shots, microchipped, spayed and ready for a new home.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Our weekly look at companies seeking workers in and around Palmer and Forks Townships.
Looking for a job? Each week, we search through help wanted ads to find jobs at companies based in/around Palmer/Forks. Here's what we dug up this week: Office Coordinator Summer Office Worker Medical Secretary Bakery Helper Bank Teller Medical Assistant Business Office Manager Maintainence Technician Store Bookkeeper Customer Service Rep (Bilingual) Service Writer (Car Dealership) Greeter/Porter Teacher/Assistant Preschool Teacher Short Order/Prep Cook Cooks/Counter workers/Delivery Commercial Cleaning (Part Time) Errand Runner Chiropratice Receptionist Sales Representative Make-Up Artist
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Find the cheapest gas in Palmer and Forks Townships.
Gas prices in every state—except Idaho—have seen another decrease since last week, according to AAA’s fuel report. In Pennsylvania, the average for a gallon of self-serve regular is $3.552 per gallon down 5.4 cents from a week ago. U.S. gasoline prices in April have continued to fall, the reports states, not just because of weak demand, but oil prices have also moved sharply lower. In the Lehigh Valley, the average priceof self-service gasoline is $3.522 per gallon, 5.9 cents lower than a week ago, 14.5 cents lower than a month ago and 43.5 cents lower than a year ago. Locally, the cheapest price is $3.60 per gallon at the Giant in Forks Township and $3.38 per gallon at Wawa, $3.43 at Giant and $3.48 at Weis in Palmer Township. If you know…
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Pa. attorney general says narcotics agents have busted an international meth ring that distributed $7 million worth of drugs in the Lehigh Valley in the last five years.
A Bethlehem man is accused of being co-leader of a crystal methamphetamine ring, which stretched from Mexico to the Lehigh Valley, and allegedly distributed $7 million worth of drugs over the past five years, according to state officials. Twenty-three suspected drug dealers and traffickers are charged as a result of the 15-month investigation. Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane has identified the leaders of the organization as: Evidence and testimony regarding the alleged drug trafficking was presented to a statewide investigating grand jury, which recommended that criminal charges be filed. The grand jury found that a California woman secured large amounts of crystal methamphetamine from a source in Mexico and delivered the drugs to a …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Pollen, wind and climate make the Lehigh Valley an 'allergy capital,' according to a national report.
The Lehigh Valley ranks 45th—an improvement from its ranking of 41 last year— among "Spring Allergy Capitals" as named by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. The report is an independent research project to identify the 100 most challenging places to live with allergies during the spring season. This year, Jackson, Miss., rose to the number one spot on the list (up from number four last year) primarily due to very high pollen and a large reliance on allergy medications among allergy patients. The rankings are based on scientific analysis of three factors for the 100 largest metro areas in the U.S. The data measured and compared for the ranking include:
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9:09 am on Tuesday, April 9, 2013
I've never had any allergy problems my whole life...until last year! Today, as I type this, my eyes, nose, and face, itch like you wouldn't believe. It's in the air when the wind blows - which makes it worse. more ›