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Coffee in hand, Emmaus? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Emmaus families are reshaping kids’ lives with service dogs
  • Which Emmaus junior will join a record-breaking star at Delaware?

Also on today's calendar: Estate Sale in Bally | Collectibles | Dolls | Furniture | Decor | Online Auction.

Find out what's happening in Emmausfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Emmausfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: A bit of ice in the morning, with a high of 33 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, temps: high: 39, low: 33.
  • Monday: Rain in the morning, with a high of 53 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• More Lehigh Valley families are turning to service dogs for children. Here's why that's a difficult decision (mcall.com) — Emmaus families like puppy raiser Fran McBride and caregiver Michele Ciofalo are central to a growing Lehigh Valley trend of using service dogs to support children with disabilities. The story explains how these dogs transform kids’ independence and school life, while also detailing the steep training costs, fundraising pressures, and daily responsibilities local families shoulder to make the partnerships work.
   

• Lehigh Valley girls soccer: Selfless Sophia Schaffer catalyzed another historic season for Northwestern Lehigh (mcall.com) — Emmaus soccer fans will recognize junior Elizabeth Bender, who’ll team up with Northwestern Lehigh star Sophia Schaffer at the University of Delaware in 2027. Schaffer just earned Morning Call girls soccer player of the year after a record-setting season, and the story highlights her loyalty to high school play, clutch postseason performances, and strong appreciation for teammates and coaches.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Accident cleared on PA-309 NB/SB between Rt 873 and Hwy 100.
    6:50PM on Dec 25: Traffic on PA-309 NB/SB between Rt 873 and Hwy 100 in North Whitehall is closed due to an accident. (Nextdoor )
  • All lanes on PA 309 are now open following a crash between Bake Oven Rd, Werleys Corner Rd, and Hunsicker Rd.
    6:45PM on Dec 25: All lanes on PA 309 are closed in both directions between Bake Oven Rd, Werleys Corner Rd, and Hunsicker Rd due to a crash. (Nextdoor )
  • Cintas posted a job opening for Production Associate - Console Operator - 2nd Shift in Emmaus. Apply here.
  • Pennsylvania Staffing posted a job opening for Technician-Material Handler - 12Hr. Yellow Night Shift in Allentown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Emmaus here.

🗞 Nearby News

Allentown

  • PIP the Mouse's holiday puppet show delights Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum visitors (wfmz.com)
  • Allentown City Council to consider budget plan swapping tax hike for garbage fee cut (wfmz.com)
  • Lehigh Valley Political Pulse: Political puzzler (lehighvalleynews.com)

Coopersburg

  • Leveraging Automated Controls For Optimal Lighting Energy Management & Lighting (facilityexecutive.com)

Catasauqua

Ok Emmaus! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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