Grief is not a choice. It is a natural response to the kind of losses we have all experienced so much of in the last several weeks. If you or someone you care about is experiencing grief, consider these tips to help you begin to process and cope.
Community
There are Silver Linings, Even in the Midst of a Pandemic
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In a matter of weeks the pandemic has changed how we live our lives, but is that only a bad thing? We don’t believe it has to redefine us completely, so we asked Saucon Source readers to share something positive they have done or experienced as a result of staying at home or slowing down and found that many people have “silver linings” to share.
Community
A Letter from the Mayor: ‘This Won’t Happen to Me! Wrong.’
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In today’s uncharted waters we must learn to rely on ourselves, our community and our government. The sad part of these three truths is that not everyone is on the same page.
Bethlehem
St. Luke’s-LVHN ‘Rivalry’ Has Benefited Lehigh Valley (Op-Ed)
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On Feb. 6, The Morning Call published a front-page article titled “How is community affected by LVHN, St. Luke’s rivalry?” The answer is simple: Competition has made both health systems in the Lehigh Valley better and benefits the entire community in many ways.
Community
An Important Message from the New Dewey Fire Company President
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Dewey Fire Company’s new president, Gail Nolf, wants the Hellertown community to know rumors that the company is closing are untrue. Nolf will provide borough council with an important update Monday at 7 p.m. at Hellertown Borough Hall. The community is invited to attend.
Center Valley
How Sweet the Air Was When Lanark Was My Valley (Op-Ed)
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You wouldn’t believe me if I told you how beautiful the Lanark area was. It’s all highway and merging interstate lanes now. It’s a place you don’t look at. It’s a place you just want to get through alive and forget.
Allentown Diocese
Girl Grapplers: Saucon Wrestling’s Secret Weapon or Unfair Advantage?
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It is not unheard of for girls to wrestle competitively at the high school level. In fact, nationwide more than 17,000 of them do, according to ESPN. But this season Saucon Valley High School’s wrestling team’s use of female members in its matches against area Catholic schools has caused a stir, both on and off the mat.
Business
Former Toy Store at Promenade Shops: What Should Go There?
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One of a number of vacancies in the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley currently is the suite that was occupied by Learning Express Toys in the Upper Saucon Township lifestyle center.
Arctic Oscillation
Where are Winter’s Cold, Snow and Why are They Missing?
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It’s almost the end of January, and you may be asking yourself, “where is winter?” Tony Luchini of Lehigh Valley Weather Authority has insight into what atmospheric conditions have caused Old Man Winter to go missing, and tells us when–or if–he’s likely to return this year.
Business
Loan Forgiveness Program Would Benefit PA’s First Responders (Op-Ed)
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Under the program, those who graduate from college or another post-secondary institution in Pennsylvania beginning next fall would be able to exchange each year of service as a volunteer firefighter or a member of an EMS organization for loan forgiveness.
Community
Why the Hellertown Borough Authority Has a New Billing System (Op-Ed)
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The Hellertown Borough Authority’s new bills contain all the information a customer needs: the usage, the meter readings, the amount due and when it is due by, and any penalty assessed for non-payment.
