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Copper Thefts, Parkland Football Training Top North Whitehall News
North Whitehall man died after parking deck fall and next-of-kin sought in another man's death also made headlines.
Here's a roundup of the top North Whitehall stories that ran last week.
North Whitehall Man, 80, Dies After Parking Deck Fall
Robert E. Sotak died of complications from closed head injuries, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office said.
Coroner Seeks Next of Kin for North Whitehall Man
Anyone with family information on Thomas Dalpezzo is asked to call the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.
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Schnecksville Principal Leaving to be Closer to Bucks Home
Schnecksville Elementary School Principal William Bowen, who has held the position for 10 years, said his departure will be 'bittersweet.'Pair Charged with 76 Burglaries, Copper Thefts in 4 Counties
Patrick Quinn, 27, and Kelly Cunningham, 22, both of Lower Saucon, are charged with burglarizing 76 homes in four counties, according to the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office.
School Performance Profile Replacing Annual Yearly Progress Report
The annual Yearly Progress Report is being replaced by the School Performance Profile, which will give each school a letter grade based on student test scores.Parkland School Board Mulls New Technology Policy
The Parkland School Board is examining new policies that would allow students to use personal electronic devices for classroom work.
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Ready for Some Football? Parkland Starts Training Camp
The Parkland football team, the defending District 11 champions, kicked off formal practices Monday with a double session.
Teen Who Allegedly Brought Knives to Parkland Waives Hearing
Nicholas Luke Ibarra, 18, of Breinigsville, allegedly carried knives into Parkland High School in June with the intent of harming a student, police said.
$32M Interest Rate Swap Working in Parkland's Favor
The Parkland School District is recommending that the school board extend the life of a $31 million interest rate swap.
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