Community
Pa. GOP’s Effort to End Governor’s Covid-19 Disaster Declaration Fails
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In the first of two constitutional showdowns, the court rejected the GOP’s argument that it can strip Wolf of his emergency power without his consent.
Brewpub Owner on Employee Face Mask Dispute: ‘We Follow the Law’
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What’s become a hot topic around the country over the past few months has ignited a debate in Coopersburg, after the owners of a popular local brewpub allegedly told staff they shouldn’t be working at the establishment if they feel the need to wear face masks.
St. Luke’s Achieves Multiple 100-Top-Hospital Designations (Sponsored)
St. Luke’s University Hospital (Bethlehem and Allentown campuses) have been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals in the Major Teaching Hospital category by IBM Watson Health for the sixth year in a row and the eighth time overall.
Local Psychologist Tracy Hill Meets Needs of COVID-Era World
Tracy Hill, Ph.D., runs the Center Street Center, a Bethlehem-based counseling practice for individuals, couples and families in need of treatment for various emotional, mental and behavioral health issues.
Police
Man ‘Slumped Over’ Steering Wheel Arrested on Drug Charges, Police Say
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Pennsylvania State Police at Dublin say a man and woman who were allegedly found passed out inside a running vehicle last week are facing drug-related charges.
Man Takes Stand Against Speeding by Standing in Front of Amazon Van, Police Say
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A Milford Township man may have thought he was doing the right thing by taking a stand against speeding on his road, but his decision to stand in front of an Amazon Prime van has netted him a summary citation, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Dublin.
Community
Evictions Could Begin Before Pa. Rental Assistance Program Can Provide Relief
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The program will begin accepting applications July 6, but with the eviction moratorium set to expire a few days later, some fear the cash won’t flow fast enough.
Obituaries
Amelia Y. ‘Millie’ (Bilan) Stankus, 82, of Bethlehem (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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Amelia Y. “Millie” (Bilan) Stankus, 82, of Bethlehem, died June 28, 2020. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Hellertown.
Community
New COVID Case Counts Continue to Creep Up in PA
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New COVID-19 case counts continue to creep up in parts of Pennsylvania; a trend that is also occurring nationally, prompting concern that the coronavirus pandemic’s so-called “second wave” is about to strike.
Business
Neighbors Home & Garden Center Closing After 30 Years in Business
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Neighbors Home & Garden Center on Main Street has been a popular destination for plants, flowers, gardening supplies, home decor, gifts, power tools, propane, barbecue grills and many other items that are essential for outdoor living.
Featured in Category
Unlocked Vehicles Targeted by Thieves, Hellertown Police Say
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Hellertown Police said in a news release Monday that a number of vehicles in the borough were targeted by thieves Sunday night.
Charity
Christ Lutheran Hellertown Hosts Drive-Up Food Drive (Photos)
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Christ Lutheran Hellertown volunteers did their part to help over the weekend by hosting a drive-up food drive to benefit the food bank at New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lower Saucon Township.
Community
Hellertown Police Chief Reminds Residents About Firework Rules
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The annual cacophany that in recent years has come to symbolize the lead up to Independence Day is affecting Hellertown, which is likely why police chief Robert Shupp reminded residents about the borough’s fireworks ordinance in an email Friday.
Obituaries
Donna K. (Hahn) Czik, 71, of Bethlehem (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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Donna K. (Hahn) Czik, 71, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, June 27, 2020 at her residence. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Business
Nearly $20,000 Raised by Community to Pay for Fireworks Show
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The road to having a fireworks show in Hellertown this year has not been an easy one, but thanks to unprecedented financial support from local residents and businesses, it’s now looking likely that the boomers will explode high above the borough in late August.
Community
Local Students, Recent Grads Call for Fewer Cops in LV Schools
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With recent calls by activist groups around the nation to reform and reimagine policing, the presence of law enforcement officers in public school has become a hot topic.
Business
Local Breweries Excited to Be Going ‘Green’
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The area’s favorite breweries have been working hard to make arrangements for service, both indoors and outdoors, for their loyal customers to enjoy following Tom Wolf’s announcement that much of Pennsylvania will enter the green phase of reopening on Friday, June 26.
Community
Saucon Campus To Open For Fall Athletes With Heavy Restrictions
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The wait has now come to a close for high school fall athletes as far as voluntary workouts on campus are concerned. Granted, there will be many restrictions including social distancing requirements, temperature screenings and limited use of the facilities, but this is the first step on the long road back to normalcy in high school sports. Designed using two-week intervals, Saucon Valley’s four-phased plan will begin on Monday, June 29.
Business
Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market Vendor Profile: Red Door Coffee Roaster
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The Center Valley-based Red Door Roaster is selling their fresh, small batch coffee at the Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market. They offer a variety of blends and coffees from all around the world, roasted right in the Lehigh Valley.
Community
‘Trump 2020’ Flag Stolen from Upper Bucks Yard, Police Say
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Pennsylvania State Police at Dublin said Thursday that they’re investigating the theft of a politically-themed flag from a residential property in rural Nockamixon Township, Bucks County.
Obituaries
Doris M. Snyder, 90, of Lower Saucon (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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Doris M. Snyder, 90, of Lower Saucon Township died Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Obituaries
Gerard M. ‘Jerry’ Haymaker, 62, Formerly of Bethlehem (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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Gerard M. “Jerry” Haymaker, 62, formerly of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Community
St. Luke’s COVID-19 Patient Recovered After 54 Days on Ventilator
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Andrew Priliszh, 64, of Rahway, N.J., left St. Luke’s Warren hospital in Phillipsburg Tuesday after a two-and-a-half month stay. During his treatment for life-threatening complications from COVID-19, Priliszh spent 54 days on a ventilator, which required him to have a tracheostomy and other medical interventions that saved his life.
Community
Diversity, Fall Reopening Concerns Dominate Southern Lehigh School Board Meeting
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The final Southern Lehigh School District School Board meeting of the 2019-20 school year was characterized by two prevailing themes: approving a Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Program for all faculty and staff and concerns over reopening schools for the 2020-21 school year.
Business
‘Clear as Mud’: How Pa.’s Chaotic Coronavirus Waiver Program Hurt Small Businesses
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As Pennsylvania reopens, the long-term consequences of inconsistency and a lack of enforcement are becoming evident in downtowns throughout the state.
Featured in Category
Leo Charles Strauss Jr., 84, of Hanover Twp. (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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Leo Charles Strauss Jr., 84, of Hanover Township, died Monday, June 22, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Obituaries
Frances D. Miller, 74, of Hellertown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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Frances D. Miller, 74, of Hellertown, died Sunday, June 21, 2020 at St. Luke’s University Hospital as a result of a pedestrian accident. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
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Dolores M. Nemetz, 83, of Fountain Hill (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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Dolores M. Nemetz, 83, of Fountain Hill, died Monday, June 22, 2020 at her residence. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Community
Growing Dislike for Hierarchy Helping Spirituality Replace Religion (Op-Ed)
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Religion is going out the window and spirituality is taking its place. Spirituality is not hierarchical, but is based on teachings such as, “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Featured in Category
Pedestrian Struck by Car on Main Street Has Died, Coroner Says
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A pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in the 1200 block of Main Street in Hellertown around 4 p.m. Saturday died at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill yesterday, according to several news reports that cite the Lehigh County Coroner’s office.
Community
Lehigh County Records 43 Percent Uptick in New Coronavirus Cases
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Statewide the number of new cases of novel coronavirus continues to fall, however around Pennsylvania are areas identified as “hot spots” due to an increase in the average number of new cases over a one-week period. Lehigh County is one of them, some of the latest data indicates.
Community
Pedestrian Injured in Main Street Accident
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A pedestrian was injured in an accident involving a car in the 1200 block of Main Street in Hellertown Saturday, according to borough police.
Business
Feeding the Frontlines: A Special Gift Presented to St. Luke’s Nurses
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Local business leader Mike Grabarits visited St. Luke’s University Hospital Bethlehem Campus recently with a special thank you for some deserving health care heroes–a check for $20,000 to support Feeding the Frontlines, a special initiative that provides care givers with gift certificates to local restaurants.
