Week in Review: Feb. 28 to March 5

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Geocaching Event Could Land In Upper Macungie This Fall 
Supervisors will consider the Recreation Board's recommendation Thursday.

Sushi Contest Could Land Jaindl Elementary School Cold, Hard CashThe Grand Champion Roll will go up against competitors tomorrow night at KOME restaurant in a contest that might net the school a big profit.

Whiz Kid Yogeshwar Velingker: Math Is His Forte

He's headed to state math competition next month.

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011

Family-Oriented Events Slated By Upper Macungie Rec Board
Plans are in the works for family fishing, Movies in the Park and a run/walk. Park pavilion rental fees were also announced.

Upper Macungie Water Rates Rising April 1
Lehigh County Authority increases fees for the first time in 10 years.

Lehigh County OKs Walking Purchase Park Improvement Plan

Lehigh County and Salisbury Township have approved plan to improve 530-acre park, still waiting for Allentown.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011

Jaindl's Grand Champion Roll Impresses in 'Sushi For Scholars" Competition
Winners receive 15 percent of KOME restaurant receipts and move on to April finale.

Sprinklers Mandated in New Homes, But Headed To Repeal
The mandate affects construction in Upper Macungie, South Whitehall and throughout the state.

Parkland Girls Suffer Familiar Fate Against Nazareth
Lady Trojans fall to Nazareth for fourth time in D-11 semifinal.

THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011

State Police Arrest Two In Upper Mac for DUI
Colin Driscoll of Allentown and Anthony Davis of Bethlehem charged with offenses.

Gay Marriage Activists Changing Laws And Minds
Lehigh Valley ‘Freedom to Marry’ protesters had more to celebrate this year.

Bites Nearby: Chris's Family Restaurant
The food here should make this restaurant your preference and not just another option.

House Hunt: For Sale in Lehigh County
Open House this Sunday at 1548 Artisan Court in Upper Macungie.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2011

Joe Corcoran Running For Upper Macungie Supervisor Seat 
He'll challenge incumbent Kathy Rader in May 17 primary.

Supervisors Forward Jaindl Land Co. Plan To Upper Mac And Lehigh Valley Planners
Re-zoning and re-classification request requires review and comment.

Five Spring Break Day Trips That Won't Break The Bank
There's plenty of interesting things to do and staying close to home saves money.

SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2011

Hospital Gift Shop Makes Serious Money To Aid Auxiliary
The gift shop at Lehigh Valley Health Network Muhlenberg sells more than flowers.

Give Me A Minute...
Because the grocery store is full of distractions.

ViewFinder: National Pig Day
Fans flooded Coca-Cola Park for family festivities and a head start on game tickets.