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Salisbury's Top 10 Most Clicked July Stories
The dangers of a grill brush, a spate of car break-ins and a new Checkers coming to the Salisbury area made headlines this month.
It's been a whirlwind summer month, with stifling heat and trips to beach, pool and mountains in an effort to keep cool. So, it's very easy to lose track of the top news in town in such an environment.Â
But, we've got you covered here at Salisbury Patch. Here is a countdown of the top 10 stories that news in town in July. Happy Summer reading!
10. Wrong Fuel Cost Township $4,000 Truck Repair
Salisbury Township Commissioners questioned a $4,000 truck repair bill and found out the truck was fueled with the wrong type of gasoline.9. Condition of Park Pavilions Irks Commissioners
The Salisbury Police Department is in charge of patrolling township parks for litter and opening and closing the bathrooms on a daily basis.8. What Goes Here? The Former Mountainside Restaurant & Lounge
We ask readers for their opinion on what stores, restaurants or businesses they would like to see in vacant locations in Salisbury Township.7. LVH Top-Ranked Again by U.S. News & World Report
It's the 18th consecutive year that Lehigh Valley Hospital has been named one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.6. Salisbury Doctor Allegedly Prescribed 17,000 Pain Pills
Dr. John R. Manzella, of Lehigh Parkway North, allegedly wrote fraudulent prescriptions for up to 17,000 Oxycodone pills.5. 30 Tickets Issued in Flexer Avenue Speed Detail
Salisbury Township Police Chief Allen Stiles said a traffic detail targeting speeders on Flexer Ave. last week garnered 30 summonses, a number he called 'significant.'4. 3-Legged Dog 'Guss' Needs a Good Home
A three-legged dog named Guss is at the Lehigh County Humane Society awaiting a good home.3. Coming Soon: Checkers in Allentown and Bethlehem
The Tampa-based fast food chain, which specializes in burgers, shakes and chicken wings, is planning to set up two locations in the Lehigh Valley.2. Car Stolen, 12 More Broken Into, Police Say
Thursday night's incidents are the latest in a spate of recent car break-ins throughout the township.1. Warning: Your Grill Brush May Be Hazardous to Your Health
Sandra Shablin accidentally swallowed a grill-cleaning brush bristle and landed in an emergency room. With several cases reported, the federal government has issued a federal health warning.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.