Don't count on Coplay Community Days sponsoring the fireworks show. Some mentioned it would be a fitting close to the weekend festival.

However, such a show can cost between $10,000 and 11,000. The committee notes it is directing its efforts to improving the parkway and other community projects.

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Some borough residents have said a man with a pickup truck is combing the alleys Wednesday evenings and early Thursday mornings ahead of borough crews, picking up metals and discarded kitchen items. Borough officials said such a practice is not uncommon in the borough.

The practice brings to mind a man in the 1940s and 1950s who drove a vintage truck, roaming the alleys, blowing a whistle to let residents know of his presence. The man would pay residents for their junk.

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St. John's Lutheran Church annual vacation Bible school begins Monday and runs evenings through Friday.

The event is open to all children.

The popular program usually registers 80 or more children.

The event concludes with ice cream, treats and games.

Gail Yudt is the school's superintendent.