Orefield

Parkland Library to host special public events during Summer 2013

2013-05-23 07:17:24

Parkland Community Library will host a number of events throughout the summer, including an Edible Book Contest, book signings, Read to the Pups and more. The list is as follows, according to the library's newsletter: Summer Reading Club - Registration...

Assistant middle school principal named in Parkland

2013-05-22 13:00:13

A Parkland School District administrator was chosen to be the new Springhouse Middle School assistant principal. Jeffrey A. Bartman, who starts July 1, will be paid an annual salary of $94,778. He is taking over for Megan Bauer, who is moving to a job as...

Kids can experience Ranch Camp 2013 this summer at Gress Mountain Ranch

2013-05-21 10:24:27

Students entering grades 3-8 have the opportunity this summer to experience working on a ranch during three week-long day camps from June-August at The Gress Mountain Ranch, 3264 Highland Road, Orefield. With three weeks to choose from – June 17-...

KidsPeace files for bankruptcy

2013-05-21 18:05:24

Carrying $240 million in debt, Orefield-based KidsPeace filed for bankruptcy Tuesday. The move comes after years of struggles in which the organization that gives treatment to troubled and autistic children laid off workers and missed debt payments....

Parkland students led center city program and won awards at Science State Competition

2013-05-20 08:23:25

Students Parkland School District have volunteered in the community, been a part of the senior prom court and competed in state science competitions. The following is a list of the students and their accomplishments, according to a press release....

A brighter picture: Moviegoers love digital images at Becky's and Shankweiler's drive-ins

2013-05-19 00:00:00

Only a few weeks have passed since digital projection systems debuted at the Lehigh Valley's drive-ins, Becky's in Berlinsville and Shankweiler's in Orefield. But audiences have already given their verdict: In the words of late film critic Roger Ebert,...

Keep fuel system clean to avoid costly service

2013-05-18 00:00:00

Q: For fuel system cleaning, including the fuel injectors, a major car service provider recommends a service costing $195. I vaguely remember you recommending Chevron Techron fuel system cleaner for cars with fuel injectors. If not, can you please...

Trout fishing contests should make for big catches this weekend

2013-05-16 18:26:00

If you're into trout fishing, this is the weekend to get out there and do it. Two great contests take place this weekend. Saturday features both the 2013 Lunkerfest on the Lehigh River from the East Penn Township Boat launch in Bowmanstown, and the...

Police: Woman fights with officers after getting kicked out of Allentown hotel bar

2013-05-16 18:55:35

A 49-year-old Orefield woman fought with Allentown police officers in a downtown hotel bar Tuesday night, according to court records. Amy Zandonella was at the Holiday Inn, 904 Hamilton St., around 8:30 p.m. when she punched the hotel manager in the...

Parkland School District achieves 38th rank in statewide list and students earn awards

2013-05-13 09:47:16

Parkland School District has recognized, awarded and received a number of achievements in the beginning of May, including ranking 38th in a statewide list of top scoring public school districts and having the middle school jazz band travel to Washington...

Moravian College graduates

2013-05-13 13:33:00

Moravian College held graduation ceremonies 10 a.m. May 11. The ceremony concludes the 271st academic year at Moravian, America's sixth-oldest college. Moravian College President Christopher M. Thomforde conferred degrees to approximately 398 bachelor...

Events planned around the Lehigh Valley area

2013-05-11 17:23:46

LEHIGH COUNTY ALLENTOWN SALVATION ARMY will accept applications for their six-day overnight camp for ages 7-12 to be held June 26-July 1 at Camp Ladore in the Poconos. The camp will feature swimming, boating, fishing, crafts, camping, nature, hiking...

Amy Filipovits of Allentown, left, and her mother Barbara Filipovits of Orefield walk the grounds of Mayfair with popcorn. Mayfair continued at the Allentown Fairgrounds Saturday.

2013-05-25 00:00:00

Lindsey Stout, 18, of Orefield, gets to see gold, courtesy of Olympic Gold Medalist swimmer Cullen Jones, who made an appearance at the opening of Wildwater Kingdom on Saturday.

2013-05-25 00:00:00

Members of the Orefield Middle School Jazz Band perform at the 2013 Parkland Festival of the Arts held Saturday at Parkland High School.

2013-05-18 00:00:00