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Arrest in Joyce Roth Killing and Parkland Graduation Fight Top Local News

Here is a list of some of the top local stories that ran on South Whitehall Patch last week.

Man Arrested in Killing of 87-Year-old South Whitehall Woman

DaJuan Anthony Porter, 29, is charged with killing 87-year-old Joyce Roth on June 10 during a burglary at her son's home near Harrisburg.

'Devil Wears Prada' Author Pens Sequel

Parkland graduate Lauren Weisberger publishes novel, 'Revenge Wears Prada.'

South Whitehall Teen Charged in Parkland Graduation Fight

Richard Costello, 19, of South Whitehall was charged with disorderly conduct for a fight during Parkland High School's graduation ceremonies.

Parkland Finds Extra $500K, Lowers Tax Hike to 1.9 Percent

The Parkland School District property tax hike could be lowered to 1.9 percent when the board votes next Tuesday because the district added nearly $500,000 in unexpected revenue and savings to the 2013-2014 budget.

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Would You OK $13M New Parkland Library?

The Parkland Community Library Board of Directors may seek a voter referendum in order to pursue construction of a new facility in Upper Macungie.


Tonkins' Hearing Rescheduled in July


Alleged embezzler Nancy Tonkin, the former South Whitehall Township utility supervisor, is out on $200,000 bail.


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