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Wendy comes to Patch with many years experience in community journalism in the Lehigh Valley. She has worked for large and small newspapers, and is an award-winning reporter who has covered stories in locales from Allentown to Afghanistan. She began her career working as a stringer for several years with the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bureaus in Philadelphia. Wendy grew up in suburban Philadelphia and is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. She has taken graduate courses in creative writing.

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Alleged Embezzler's Pension Could Get Frozen

Nancy Tonkin, the former South Whitehall utility supervisor who is charged with her husband, William, of embezzling $850,000 from the township, might not have access to her pension.

Alleged Embezzler's Pension Could Get Frozen
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Bail Set for Alleged South Whitehall Embezzlers

William and Nancy Tonkin, former South Whitehall Township employees, face felony charges for allegedly stealing $850,000 from the township.

Bail Set for Alleged South Whitehall Embezzlers
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Memorial Day Weekend Traffic in Real Time

From Memorial Day parades to holiday fender benders, this live map shows delays and diversions on South Whitehall area roads right now.

Memorial Day Weekend Traffic in Real Time
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How Alleged $1M Embezzlement Was Uncovered: Grand Jury Report

A Lehigh County Grand Jury report details how township officials uncovered an alleged embezzlement by former township employee Nancy A. Tonkin. She and her husband, William, a former township police officer, face conspiracy and other charges.

How Alleged $1M Embezzlement Was Uncovered: Grand Jury Report
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Who to Contact With Questions About Alleged Embezzlement

South Whitehall Township has set up a website and email address for residents who have questions and concerns about the alleged $1 million embezzled from the utilities department.

Who to Contact With Questions About Alleged Embezzlement
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New Safeguards Installed Since Alleged Embezzlement

Cash register and antiquated financial software have been replaced since former South Whitehall Township employee Nancy Tonkin's alleged embezzlement was uncovered.

New Safeguards Installed Since Alleged Embezzlement
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St. Luke's West End Medical Center Opens Monday

St. Luke's University Health Network's new one-stop West End Medical Center is housed in the former Expo Center, which underwent an extensive renovation.

St. Luke's West End Medical Center Opens Monday