Dec. 12 is National Ding-a-Ling Day, according to National Day Calendar. National Ding-a-Ling Day reminds us to reconnect with those we haven't heard from in a while, so why not add a couple more people to your holiday card list? (I know you didn't send them out when I told you to on Friday.)
Don't forget to check up on your local news knowledge with our most recent news quiz, and if you need to study first, check out our week-in-review.
1. Mostly cloudy today, with a high temp around 42 degrees and slight winds. Tonight will be colder and only partly cloudy, says the National Weather Service at Mt. Holly, N.J., with a low around 22 degrees.
2. The causes of death and funeral arrangements were announced for local firefighters who tragically passed last Wednesday.
3. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission approved 36 new historical markers, including two for Lehigh County.
4. A therapy horse named Pippa visited a local high school and brightened the days of students.
5. Three local Santas revealed some of their trade secrets as they help others celebrate the holiday season.