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Top 10 Salisbury Stories in August
A Salisbury doctor charged in connection with a drug ring, a work-release inmate's sudden death and a baby left to die in a plastic bag at Starters Pub all made headlines in August.
It's been a whirlwind August, including back-to-school shopping to get the kids ready for school and squeezing in one last summer vacation trip. 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 made news in town in August.
10. New Car Wash Open Near Salisbury
The Emaus Ave. Car wash is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.9. Air Products Moving 125 Employees to Allentown
The move is expected to take place when the 2 City Center office building in downtown Allentown is completed in 2014.8. Justice Sometimes Works in Strange Ways
An appearance in front of a district judge for a Salisbury Township speeding ticket wasn't as scary as initially thought.7. Drunken Mom With 3-Year-Old Son Found in Car, Police Say
Jasmine R. Dawson, 33, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a Grade 3 felony.6. Salisbury School Board Hires 13 Sports Coaches
Some of the coaching positions are paid while others are unpaid volunteer coaching positions.5. Mom Left Baby to Die in Toilet Tank, Police Say
Allentown resident Amanda Hein could face the death penalty for allegedly suffocating her newborn at Starters Pub.4. Salisbury School Board OKs 9 Hires, 8 Resignations
The Salisbury School Board also granted requests for transfers and leaves.3. Coroner: Cause of Salisbury Woman's Death is Pending
Lehigh County Deputy Coroner said the cause of death of 38-year-old Catherine Hunt of Salisbury Township is pending toxicology results.2. Inmate in Salisbury Work-Release Facility Dead, Reports Say
The Lehigh County Coroner's Office will perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death of Gary Haberle, 56, of Lower Macungie.1. Salisbury Doctor Charged in Carbon County Drug Ring
Online court records state Dr. John R. Manzella of Salisbury was charged with 99 counts of alleged drug fraud regarding oxycodone prescriptions.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.