Tag: Allentown
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Allentown man faces drug charges following motor vehicle stop
ALLENTOWN – A 29-year-old male resident of Allentown is facing multiple charges relating to the possession of controlled dangerous substances following his arrest in the borough on Feb. 13. Allentown police reported that at 4 p.m., Patrolman Anthony Rando conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Lakeview Drive in the rear parking lot…
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Allentown girls’ basketball seniors shine on their night
The seniors on the Allentown High School girls’ basketball team are due to take a bow. They earned their recognition and their accolades when Allentown celebrated Senior Night on Feb. 6. That senior class, led as usual by record-breaking Ryan Weise, helped produce a 68-55 victory against rival Notre Dame High School. Weise, whose mother…
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Allentown boys’ basketball team pleased with improved play
The Allentown High School boys’ basketball team recently suffered a season sweep at the hands of Nottingham High School, but the Redbirds are still excited to see how far they have come over the course of the season. Allentown head coach Jay Graber was quick to praise his team following its 58-45 loss to Nottingham…
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Police lieutenant will serve as 911 coordinator in Allentown
ALLENTOWN – Lt. Daniel Panckeri of the Allentown Police Department has been appointed to serve as Allentown’s 911 coordinator during 2018. Panckeri’s appointment was one of many that were made by the Borough Council during meetings in January. Other appointments include June Madden as treasurer and chief financial officer, Sandra Brodbeck as court administrator, and…
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Allentown boys’ basketball team learns in defeat to Trenton
The Allentown High School boys’ basketball team learned a valuable lesson in defeat. Allentown was beaten by a superior foe, Trenton Central High School, by a final score of 65-36 on Jan. 23 in Allentown. However, the loss may pay off down the road. “Trenton plays a fantastic schedule,” Allentown coach Jay Graber said. “They…
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Leak in vacant home led to water emergency notification
ALLENTOWN – A water emergency that was in place in Allentown over the weekend of Jan. 13-15 was lifted on Jan. 17. The source of the problem was found to be a leaking pipe in a vacant home on Church Street that resulted in hundreds of thousands of gallons of water pouring into the basement…
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Allentown wrestling falls short of upset on Senior Night
The Allentown High School wrestling team rallied but fell just short in its bid to spring the upset against Hopewell Valley Central High School when the host school recently celebrated Senior Night in Allentown. The Redbirds failed to complete the upset and were defeated by Hopewell Valley, 31-24, on Jan. 17. Hopewell Valley secured its…
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Rally by Allentown boys’ basketball team falls short
The Allentown High School boys’ basketball team ran out of time in a recent setback to Hamilton High School West. Allentown sliced major deficits but came up short in a 50-43 loss on Jan. 9 in Allentown. The Redbirds trailed, 28-14, at halftime and were down by 15 points entering the fourth quarter. Allentown rallied…
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Firm will operate Allentown treatment plant
ALLENTOWN – A company based in Neptune has been hired by the Borough Council to serve as the operator of Allentown’s waste water treatment plant for 2018 and 2019. At their final meeting of 2017, council members voted 6-0 to award a contract to Lyons Environmental Services, Neptune. Allentown received three bids from companies seeking…
