Top Five Stories Of The Week: August 14 to 20

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Julia DeCaro, 15, a student at , recently completed a project that raised enough money to sponsor a student to take lessons at the studio for two years.

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The 24th Annual Grange Fair Talent Show drew about 20 contestants from all over the county. Performances included dancing, singing, gymnastics and even a ukulele duet.

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After its initial statement that Council Rock School District would no longer have ninth grade sports, the school board unanimously passed a proposal Thursday night that allocates $10,000 to aid the efforts to organize a supplemental program.

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The developers of the former Acme site on Sycamore Street came before the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors Monday with an urgent plea to expedite the approval of revised plans for the project known as The Promenade. However, they must get a Zoning Hearing Board variance for parking. If and when that happens, they will then come back before the Board of Supervisors for approval.

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The Middletown Grange Fair opened Wednesday, drawing thousands of people to Wrightstown Township for the country-style fair. The fair features , , entertainment, rides, food and more. Click here to watch our The fair is open today until 11 p.m. and Sunday until 5 p.m. The cost is $10 to park today; $5 on Sunday