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Alleged Assault, Credit Card Fraud Top Local News

Other popular reads this week included stories about a local bakery that specializes in gluten-free and nut-free products, and the Spartan football team's loss to Bethlehem Catholic High School in the District 11 championship game.

Upper Saucon Teen Accused of Assaulting Girlfriend
Lower Saucon Township police say an Upper Saucon Township teenager assaulted his girlfriend after threatening to kill himself with a switchblade.

Lower Milford Resident Reports Case of Credit Card Fraud

A resident's card was used to buy multiple items on the Internet, state police say.

'Good Samaritan' Helps Track Down Hit-and-Run Driver, Police Say
A Lower Macungie Township man was charged with DUI after police say he struck a Coopersburg woman's vehicle on Grange Road in Upper Macungie Township.

Baker Street Bakeshop Specializes in Gluten-Free, Nut-Free Treats
Baker Street Bakeshop is a specialty baked goods business located in the Coopersburg area.

Spartans Fall to Becahi in Battle for District 11 Title
Although Southern Lehigh fought back from a 14-point halftime deficit, the team fell to Bethlehem Catholic in overtime Saturday night.

Poor Planning Allegation 'Insulting,' School Board Member Says
Dr. Elizabeth Stelts—who chairs the Southern Lehigh School Board's facilities committee—didn't attribute the critique to anyone in particular, but alluded at a meeting to questions about the long-term planning efforts of district officials.

Penn State LV Basketball Teams to Play First Home Games Nov. 30
The Penn State Lehigh Valley men's and women's basketball teams will play their first home game on Saturday, Nov. 30 at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem. The games are free and open to the public.

Joseph M. Barilla, 54, Was the 'Wingman' at So. Lehigh Athletic Events [Obituary]
Joseph M. Barilla, 54, of Coopersburg died Monday, Nov. 18, 2013 after fighting a courageous battle with esophageal cancer.

Man Hurt in Spinnerstown Road Accident
A Zionsville man was injured in an accident on Spinnerstown Road in Lower Milford Township Nov. 16.


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