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    Easton police raid South Side, West Ward residences, take four people into custody - UPDATE

    Narcotics warrant served on Easton's Centre Street 07-25-2012

    By Tony Rhodin | The Express-Times

    July 25, 2012, 8:27AM
    City police, aided by their Special Response Team and Pennsylvania State Police, served narcotics search warrants. See PHOTOS. Full story »

    Mansfield Township woman cuts man with knife, police report

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    By Kathryn Brenzel | The Express-Times

    July 25, 2012, 9:22AM
    She allegedly sliced the man's hand and abdomen during a dispute at the Mansfield Village apartments.  Full story »
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    Your comments: Do Nazareth Area schools' dress codes need to be more restrictive?

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    By Ashley Zywusko, Website staff

    July 25, 2012, 8:34AM
    Nazareth Area School Board member Chris Miller explained a proposed universal dress code for the six district schools, and readers shared their feedback.  Full story »
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    Nazareth Area School Board member challenges spending on foreign language studies

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    By Pamela Sroka-Holzmann | The Express-Times

    July 25, 2012, 4:55AM
    Board member Chris Miller voted against buying textbooks and materials for AP Spanish, saying foreign language education can be a 'waste of student time.' Vote in the POLL. Full story »

    Plainfield Farmers' Fair baked goods judging offers diet detour

    Plainfield Farmers' Fair judging pits reporter against baked goods

    By Andrew George | The Express-Times

    July 25, 2012, 4:50AM
    The task ahead seemed simple: Stick a fork into endless samples of homemade brownies, breads, cakes and sticky buns and judge them accordingly. Full story »
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    Easton's newest bar plans to open near start of football season

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    By Zach Lindsey | The Express-Times

    July 25, 2012, 4:45AM
    Rivals Sports Bar and Night Club plays up the rivalry between Easton and Phillipsburg.  Full story »
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    Proposed trail from Portland to Delaware Water Gap could 'spruce up our main streets'

    By Sienna Mae Heath

    July 25, 2012, 4:35AM
    Rails-to-Trails on Tuesday night hosted its last public meeting about the proposed trail. Full story »
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    Study suggests Flemington needs to take active role in Union Hotel development

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    By Edward Sieger | The Express-Times

    July 25, 2012, 4:30AM
    Other ways to improve the borough include enforcing the codes to improve aesthetics and considering brick walkways and period lighting. Full story »

    Former Northampton Area High School basketball standout Laura Newhard in intensive care after horse accident

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    By Tom Rowan Jr. | The Express-Times

    July 24, 2012, 9:20PM
    While on a tour of the west, Newhard Lee, 34, a two-time Express-Times Player of the Year, was thrown from a horse at Yellowstone National Park Monday. Full story »
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    Hanover, Palmer townships vote to withdraw from Allentown hockey arena lawsuit

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    By Colin McEvoy | The Express-Times

    July 24, 2012, 9:00PM
    Hanover Township, which led the charge in the legal battle against the law creating the hockey arena tax district, has withdrawn now that the law has been modified. Full story »

    Easton city council revisits solar panel ordinance

    By Zach Lindsey | The Express-Times

    July 24, 2012, 8:52PM
    The proposed ordinance addresses where residents may place the panels. Full story »
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    Allentown, Whitehall Township to get sprayed for mosquitoes

    By Colin McEvoy | The Express-Times

    July 24, 2012, 8:43PM
    The spraying comes in response to multiple samples of mosquitoes containing the West Nile Virus in those areas, according to the state. Full story »
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