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Upper Macungie's Top 10 Most Clicked July Stories
The looming sale of the Glasbern Inn's farmland, a blog on Paula Deen and charges stemming from a park fight made headlines this month.
It's been a whirlwind summer month, with stifling heat and trips to the 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.
But, we've got you covered here at Upper Macungie Patch. Here is a countdown of the top 10 stories that news in town in July. Happy Summer reading!
10. 22 Birds Snatched from Grim's Greenhouse
Upper Macungie Police say turkeys, ducks and rooster chicks have been stolen from Grim's Greenhouse on three different occasions since May.9. When is The First Day of School in Upper Macungie?
The calendar still says July, but parents should know about these key school dates coming up in the Parkland School District.8. 'Traffic Blitzes' to Continue in Upper Macungie
Upper Macungie Police Chief Edgardo Colon reported 633 traffic tickets issued, 27 arrests and 18 reportable motor vehicle accidents in June.7. 2 Hurt in Schantz Road Crash, Police Say
Upper Macungie Police say two men were taken to the hospital after an accident on Schantz Road.6. Angry Car Wash Customer Bolts, Police Say
Upper Macungie Police say a Kuhnsville Car Wash customer became angry when another car was allegedly allowed to move up on the car wash line.5. Woman Held Captive in Bedroom, Police Say
Upper Macungie Police said an Allentown man entered a Breinigsville home early Monday and kept a woman trapped in her bedroom.4. Teen Assaulted at Lone Lane Park, Police Say
Upper Macungie Police are investigating an assault on a 16-year-old girl at Lone Lane Park.3. Man Charged After Fight at Upper Macungie Park
A man faces a charge of harassment following a fight with another man at Upper Macungie Park Saturday, police said.2. Paula Deen Said What?
The N-word is a complex word that carries the baggage of our racial history. Should we be surprised that Paula Deen would admit to using it and should she lose her butter basted empire for doing so?1. Bizarre Cow Accident Leads to Sale of Glasbern Inn Farmland
The owners of the Glasbern Inn are selling 100 acres in order to help raise $2.4 million for an appeal of a $4 million federal court judgment resulting from a farm accident.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.