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Pets in Need of Homes: Madison

This 2-year-old miniature pinscher is looking for her forever home.

Editor's Note: This pet profile has been provided by Pets in Need, a non-profit animal shelter in Upper Nazareth Township. E-mail PetsInNeedInc@gmail.com or call (610) 759-6879 for more information about adopting a pet. Madison Madison is about two years old, and she is a miniature pinscher. She is quite petite and definitely pretty, with a beautiful red coat that is smooth and shiny. Madison has long, sleek legs. Madison's previous owners felt she was too much work. She arrived at the shelter scared and undernourished. Madison has since adjusted nicely to the shelter and has begun to trust again. Madison likes other animals. She is spayed and up to date on shots.

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Gun-Wielding Lehigh Lane Man to Face Charges

The Upper Nazareth Township man who allegedly fired shots in the air and held a gun to his own neck early Friday evening, threatening to commit suicide, remains hospitalized.

The Upper Nazareth Township man who allegedly fired shots in the air and held a gun to his own neck early Friday evening, threatening to commit suicide, will face charges when he is released from the hospital. Prabhjit Singh, 25, of 2823 Lehigh Lane will be charged with three felony counts of discharging a firearm, two counts of making terroristic threats, and one count each of recklessly endangering another person and disorderly conduct, according to court records. The charges were filed through District Judge David Tidd's office in Lower Saucon Township. Singh has yet to be arraigned, and bail has not been set. Police were called to the scene shortly before 7 p.m. for reports of a man firing shots outside his home, which is across the …

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Supervisors Finally Approve Hiring of Full-Time Officer

The Upper Nazareth Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to hire a full-time police officer; this was the fifth time the police chief requested to hire the officer.

Police Chief Alan Siegfried asked to hire a full-time police officer -- a position that is included in Upper Nazareth Township's 2012 budget -- for the fifth time since Feb. 3. This time his persistence paid off. In a 3-2 vote, the Upper Nazareth Board of Supervisors Wednesday night approved a motion made by Chairman Mike Rinker to hire a full-time officer. The officer's expected start date is June 4, which coincides with the beginning of a pay period. Supervisors James Augustine and Willard Mohn voted "no." They previously said they'd like to see tax revenue roll in before they committed to hiring another officer. According to Supervisor Scott Sylvainus, the township has received $807,000 in real estate taxes, as opposed to $520,000 …

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Pets in Need of Homes: Tucker (and Dora)

This adorable pup -- and his friend -- from Pets in Need in Upper Nazareth Township need a home.

Editor's Note: This pet profile has been provided by Pets in Need, a non-profit animal shelter in Upper Nazareth Township. E-mail PetsInNeedInc@gmail.com or call (610) 759-6879 for more information about adopting a pet. Tucker (and Dora) Tucker is a 2-year-old, tri-colored beagle. He is a very sweet boy, and his best friend at the shelter is Dora -- a cat. The duo is mostly inseparable, so Tucker would love if his new owners had space in their home for Dora as well. Tucker is housebroken, neutered and up to date on shots. He is a little overweight, but with proper care and a special diet, he'll be fit and trim in no time. He's not a fan of thunderstorms. Dora is a black and white female cat. She is spayed, leukemia and feline AIDS negative…

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Man, Prosecutors Reach Deal in Upper Nazareth Car Chase

A Lehigh Township man accused of leading Upper Nazareth Township police on an early-morning car chase in March had a blood-alcohol content of .20 percent when the events unfolded.

A deal was reached in the case against a Lehigh Township man who -- while driving with a blood-alcohol content of .20 percent -- allegedly led Upper Nazareth Township police on a car chase that ended in swampy woods. The legal limit for motorists in Pennsylvania is .08 percent. Richard W. Yeakel, 33, of the 500 block of Walnut Drive, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Monday afternoon in front of District Judge John Capobianco. Yeakel and his attorney, Gary Asteak, waived the following charges to Northampton County Court: one count of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, one count of recklessly endangering another person, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of alcohol - highest rate of …

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This Week in Road Projects

Road Work for the Week of April 16

This week in road projects: PennDOT crews will be milling and paving Bushkill Center Road.

Make your commute a little easier by avoiding the following road work this week:

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Pets in Need of Homes: Marley

This adorable cat from Pets in Need in Upper Nazareth Township is looking for his forever home.

Editor's Note: This pet profile has been provided by Pets in Need, a non-profit animal shelter in Upper Nazareth Township. E-mail PetsInNeedInc@gmail.com or call (610) 759-6879 for more information about adopting a pet. Marley Marley is a perfect gentleman. He is neat and clean, and he won't ruin your furniture -- his front paws have been declawed. Marley, who is two years old, had a home. His owners, however, moved away and left him behind. This kitty is: He is orange and white like a dreamsicle.

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Easter Egg Hunting in Upper Nazareth

Upper Nazareth children put their egg-hunting skills to the test Friday afternoon during the township's annual Easter Egg Hunt, which was sponsored by the Upper Nazareth Fire Department.

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Supervisors Table Motion to Hire Full-Time Officer

Police Chief Alan Siegfried believes Upper Nazareth Township is relying too heavily on part-time police officers; supervisors table vote until May.

Police Chief Alan Siegfried asked to hire a full-time police officer -- a position that is included in Upper Nazareth Township's 2012 budget -- for the fourth time since Feb. 3. And for the fourth time, the Upper Nazareth Board of Supervisors delayed the decision, this time until the May 2 meeting. Siegfried provided the supervisors Wednesday night with three possible start dates that coincide with the beginning of pay periods -- April 23, May 7 and June 4. Supervisors James Augustine and Andy Donello previously said they'd like to see tax revenue roll in before they committed to hiring another officer. According to Supervisor Scott Sylvainus, the township’s revenue was up $49,000 in the first quarter and the net income was up $129,000. In…

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