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A state appeals court is upholding a lower court's finding that a Republican-controlled county in Pennsylvania violated state law when election workers refused to tell voters whether their mail-in ballot in April's primary election would be counted. The case is one of several election-related lawsuits being litigated in Pennsylvania, a hotly contested presidential battleground state. Tuesday's decision by a Commonwealth Court panel upheld a Washington County judge's month-old order.

The film "War Game," produced by an Emmaus High School graduate, simulates what it would be like if a full insurrection really came to pass.

The Allentown School Board approved metal detectors last year for the district's three high schools and J. Birney Crum Stadium. A public meeting is set later this week for middle school safety plans and input.

A joint enforcement detail over the weekend specifically targeted an unsanctioned car meet, a state police public information officer confirmed.

The township is in the midst of adding playgrounds to two of its parks as it also updates signs and tennis courts

The township’s fire services tax is planned to foot the remaining principal and interest on one of the volunteer fire company’s tower trucks, while also paying toward repairs on one of its ladder trucks.

The hearing, which is required by state law, informed the public about the plans and costs for the new three-story elementary school building, which will remain at the longtime Fountain Hill site at 1330 Church St.

This week on Political Pulse, Tom and Chris discuss what makes a poll scientifically accurate, including a breakdown of how political polls are conducted.

After a low turnout last year caused by lousy weather, Celtic Classic organizers have their sights set on returning in full force this weekend. The festival runs Friday through Sunday and includes the Highland Games & Festival.

Michael Morrisey, 33, was last seen alive July 27 and reported missing about two weeks later by his family, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.