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Week in Review: Top Stories from Dec. 17 - 23

If you missed out on the news this week, here's what happened in Northampton.

: Police charged a juvenile with terroristic threats and possession of a firearm by a minor after the 14-year-old male threatened to bring a gun and knives to Council Rock South.

Drunk Man Drives to Police Station; DUI Charges Pending: DUI charges are pending for an intoxicated man who drove to the police department to complain about being fired from his job.

Council Rock Alumni Loses Son in Sandy Hook Shooting: Fran Lobis-Wheeler’s son, Benjamin, 6, died in the attack. Lobis-Wheeler is a member of Council Rock’s class of 1985. A 5K will be held Dec. 30 in honor of Benjamin Wheeler.

Find out what's happening in Northamptonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

: Are you looking for a new job? These businesses in the Northampton area and nearby are hiring.

: Do you have items you no longer need? A number of holiday collections are underway and items can be easily donated at one location. Find out more.

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