Attend a Fun Harry Potter-Themed Event at Mystical Treatsss (Sponsored)
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Local Harry Potter fans won’t want to miss a special event planned for them Sunday, Jan. 27 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Mystical Treatsss in Hellertown.
Community
Panthers Make Early Gains in Pen Argyl Game (Brought to You by Andrew & Sonya Hughes)
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The Saucon Valley girls basketball team got off to a bit of a slow start in their home game against the Pen Argyl Green Knights Monday. The team then seemed to recover, only to go cold for the second time in a row after halftime.
Community
Take Precautions When Shoveling Snow, State Officials Say
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For individuals who are elderly or in poor health, shoveling snow can be dangerous. That’s one of the reasons Pennsylvania officials Monday urged residents to prioritize safety and take necessary precautions, as snow is forecast to soon affect much of the state.
Assistance
February SNAP Benefits Will Be Paid Early Due to Government Shutdown
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The 1.8 million Pennsylvanians who depend on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will see an early payment. February benefits for recipients will be loaded onto electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards Friday and will be available for use by Saturday.
Business
Two Winter Storms Possible Along With ‘Flash Freeze,’ NWS Warns
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The temperatures the Lehigh Valley is currently experiencing may seem rather chilly in the wake of several weeks of milder-than-average temps. But it’s likely to get a whole lot colder, snowier and possibly icier in the days to come, according to National Weather Service meteorologists.
Obituaries
Elizabeth Rowe, 100, of Fountain Hill (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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Elizabeth Rowe, 100, of Fountain Hill, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Fountain Hill. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Big Island
Trade Cold, Snow for Sun and Sand: Book Your Dream Vacation to Kona
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Life is short. Why not give yourself or someone you love something truly special to look forward to, by booking a trip with family or friends to locally-owned and highly-rated Ohi Kapua Place on the famed Kona Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island? It’s closer than you think.
Business
Promenade Shops to Host New ‘Fire & Ice Festival’ Jan. 19
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If you’re looking for something different to do this weekend, the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley might have just what you’re looking for. The Upper Saucon Township lifestyle center will host its first Fire & Ice Festival Saturday, Jan. 19 from noon to 4 p.m. And the forecast is for a seaonably chilly day–possibly with snow on the way.
Community
Could Late Week Snowstorm Be in Store for Lehigh Valley?
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Many snow lovers were disappointed over the weekend when a winter storm that initially appeared as if it might deliver some white stuff to the Lehigh Valley took a southern route. But Old Man Winter could be preparing a return to the area, and sooner than you might think.
AI
Giant Begins Deploying ‘Googly-Eyed’ Robots to All Stores
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As part of an effort to better serve its customers, and following a successful trial run in two central Pennsylvania supermarkets, Giant Food Stores announced Monday that it has begun deploying robots to all of its stores.
