The passing of Stanley Reinhard Jr. leaves a void in the borough.

This Coplay resident served the community in various appointments and volunteer work.

In his early years, he was borough fire chief. He was also involved in church and community service projects and the planning commission.

It was Reinhard's commitment to his position of commander of the Coplay American Legion, Post 426, that propelled him as the Pennsylvania American Legion Adjutant, CEO of one of the country's largest Legion posts.

Always expecting no more from those involved in Legion and community programs than from himself, Reinhard was respected and admired by those whose lives he touched.

"Stan," as he was known to family, friends and others, was laid to rest on Monday.

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There could be in the making of a another road improvement project between the borough and Whitehall Township. Hokendauqua Street, a short stretch between Second and Front streets, which has taken a beating from wear and tear, in particular the storm a couple of weeks past which had barricades set up to divert motorists to another access point.

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The Whitehall Police K-9 unit held a public demonstration at the Coplay Public Library July 13 at 12:30 p.m. Borough police had a presentation at the Fifth Street library July 15. Cetronia Ambulance Corps will have a program at the library on Saturday, beginning at 1 p.m.

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Unless new sponsors come forward, there are no immediate plans by the borough to place additional banners on utility poles on streets across the town. The banners are currently on poles along Second, Chestnut, Fourth, Hokendauqua and other streets.

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John's Lutheran Church annual summer vacation bible school begins evenings 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 20-24 at the church's social hall. The theme is "Everest."