Doctor's Not Guilty Plea, County Joins King George Inn Fight: Top Local News

Here are some of the top stories that ran last week on South Whitehall Patch.

S. Whitehall Doctor Pleads Not Guilty of Trying to Kill Son-in-law

County Joins Fight to Save King George Inn

Lehigh County Commissioners will send letter of support to South Whitehall that encourages the adaptive re-use of the historic King George Inn.

2nd Arrest Made in $11,000 Tire Theft

Another Reading man is in custody in connection with the theft of $11,000 worth of tires and rims from Bennett Infiniti, South Whitehall police said.

New Schnecksville Principal Appointed

Karen D. Dopera is currently principal of Jefferson Elementary School in the Allentown School District.

State's New School Assessments to be Released Monday

The School Performance Profile, or SPP, replaces the federal Adequate Yearly Progress, or AYP, measurement, part of the No Child Left Behind Act.

New Devices to Sync Traffic Lights for Emergency Vehicles

Traffic lights at six intersections in South Whitehall will be synchronized to red or green to allow fire and emergency vehicles to pass through unimpeded.

S. Whitehall Seeks State Advice on Fire Station Equipment

South Whitehall officials have instituted better financial oversight after $850,000 was allegedly embezzled from the township utility funds.

Elevation Burger Now Open in South Whitehall

Elevation Burger in South Whitehall is the first to open in the Lehigh Valley. It features organic hamburgers made from grass-fed, free-range cattle and veggie burgers.

Lehigh Valley Zoo Funding in Limbo

The Lehigh County Board of Commissioners delayed a decision on the Lehigh Valley Zoo's funding.