Palmerton NewsLocal news for Palmerton, PA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Strawberry Social at Palmerton on June 1- May 30, 2008 The Ladies of Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Trachsville will have their annual Strawberry Social on June 1 from noon to 4 p.m. in the church picnic grove.http://www.topix.net/city/palmerton-pa/2008/05/strawberry-social-at-palmerton-on-june-1?fr... Beloved teacher hosts his first (and last) film festival- May 26, 2008 Ben Peruso of Gilbert is beloved by the juniors and seniors in the dual-enrollment classes he teaches at Palmerton High School &8212 perhaps because of, or perhaps in spite of, his "cheesy jokes," as Cliff ...http://www.topix.net/city/palmerton-pa/2008/05/beloved-teacher-hosts-his-first-and-last-fi... Falcon Banding Before A Live & Broadcast Audience- May 24, 2008 With whole world able to watch, thanks to a webcast hosted by the state Department of Environmental Protection on its website, wildlife officials from the Pennsylvania Game Commission today banded four ...http://www.topix.net/city/palmerton-pa/2008/05/falcon-banding-before-a-live-broadcast-audi... Case of sometimes-Palmerton student shows more control of funds is needed- May 22, 2008 One of the stranger stories about how the public school districts are run -- and about how difficult it is for them to meet the expectations of all kinds of students and families -- appeared in The Morning Call ...http://www.topix.net/city/palmerton-pa/2008/05/case-of-sometimes-palmerton-student-shows-m... Girl's fear of school costs district thousands- May 20, 2008 Rebecca Maykish is 17 and dreads school so much that she stopped going regularly.In fourth grade.Those days off have come at a price to her school district and the Palmerton taxpayers who support it. Since 2004, the Palmerton Area School Board has authorized payments of more than $45,000 to help Rebecca make up for her missed school days. Rebecca's mother, Barbara, has used the money for at-home tutoring and education software purchases. She has also spent it on modeling classes for Rebecca,...http://www.topix.net/city/palmerton-pa/2008/05/girls-fear-of-school-costs-district-thousan... Nascar Simulator Comes to Lehigh Valley Hospital- May 18, 2008 He's taking his wish on wheels. Matt Machinski of Palmerton got the ride of his life Wednesday outside Lehigh Valley Hospital. via WFMZhttp://www.topix.net/city/palmerton-pa/2008/05/nascar-simulator-comes-to-lehigh-valley-hos... |