Business
Main Street Restaurant in Hellertown Will Close Its Doors Aug. 10
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A restaurant that has been a mainstay dining destination in downtown Hellertown for the better part of 11 years has announced that it is closing its doors Aug. 10.
Hospice Doc’s Cross-State ‘Don’t Wait’ Bike Ride Begins in L. Saucon
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When Ric Baxter, MD, pedals away from St. Luke’s University Hospital Network’s (SLUHN) Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township Sept. 2, beginning his trans-Pennsylvania bike trip, he’ll be taking an urgent message to the people he meets along the way: Don’t wait.
Related: St. Luke’s Plastic Surgeon’s Procedure Offers Migraine Relief (Sponsored)
Police Seek Woman Wanted for Theft from East Greenville Walmart
Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help with identifying and locating a woman wanted for allegedly shoplifting clothing and shoes from the Walmart store in East Greenville on Aug. 3.
Hellertown Library’s Book Bike Will Bring Reading to Community
The Hellertown Area Library accomplished a first Tuesday, when it unveiled its new book bike named Wheelie at a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted with the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce.
Community
Lehigh, Bethlehem Police Investigating Report of Man Grabbing Woman
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Both the Lehigh University and Bethlehem police departments are trying to identify a man who reportedly grabbed a female student while she was walking on a city street near the campus Tuesday afternoon.
Business
Playa Bowls to Open 3rd Lehigh Valley Location at Promenade Shops
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A popular restaurant franchise known for its tropical fruit bowls, exotic smoothies and Island-themed decor will open a location in The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley in Center Valley this fall.
Community
South Whitehall Twp. Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
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The second mosquito to test positive for West Nile virus in the Lehigh Valley this season has been found in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania’s West Nile Virus Control Program confirmed Tuesday. The first mosquito to test positive for it was found in Allentown a week ago.
Community
Wings & Strings Festival is Fun for a Good Cause (Photos)
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If you strolled through Hellertown’s Dimmick Park Saturday you would’ve found yourself surrounded by happy ears, full stomachs and the smell of wing sauce. Hosted by the American Cancer Society, the 2nd annual Wings & Strings Festival brought people together to fight the disease while having fun.
Obituaries
Jerald R. Olitsky, 85, of Lower Saucon (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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Jerald R. Olitsky, 85, of Lower Saucon Township, died Sunday, July 28, 2019 at his residence. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Community
Music in the Park Concert: James Supra & Sarah Ayers (Photos)
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This summer’s second-to-last Music in the Park concert was held in Hellertown’s Dimmick Park Sunday night and featured local musicians James Supra and Sarah Ayers performing live on the bandshell stage.
Community
Community Rallies Around Woman Whose Home Was Damaged in Fire
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Ada Krug has lived all but four of her 70 years on W. Saucon Street in Hellertown borough, so when her house caught on fire and sustained heavy smoke and water damage earlier this month, it came as no surprise that friends and neighbors would rally to her aid.
Bethlehem
Stolen Vehicle Was Left Unlocked With Keys Inside, Police Say
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Lower Saucon Township Police are reminding residents of the township to remove their car keys from their vehicles and lock them being leaving them unattended, after a number of unlocked vehicles were entered over the weekend.
Community
Local Boys Soccer Team Wins National Championship
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A local boys soccer team is making headlines. The LVU 2000 Black U19 Boys team recently shut out two-time defending National Champion Baltimore Celtic 1-0 in overtime to claim the title of 2019 National Champion.
Charity
Pets in Need of Homes: Zoey (Brought to You by A Furry Tail Come True)
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Zoey is a playful and goofy sweetheart who would do best in an active household that is willing to train her and teach her manners. Meet her at the Center for Animal Health and Welfare.
Bucks County
UPDATED: Richland Township Police Investigating Theft from Kohl’s
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Richland Township Police said Friday they are investigating a retail theft that involved three suspects and occurred at Kohl’s, 200 N. West End Boulevard, on Tuesday, July 23.
Obituaries
Shirley Loraine Lacey, 78, of Bethlehem (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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Shirley Loraine Lacey, 78, of Bethlehem, formerly of Nashville, Tenn., died Friday, July 26, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Babies
Breastfeeding Moms Invited to St. Luke’s ‘Big Latch On’ Event (Sponsored)
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Attention: Breastfeeding Moms. In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, you are cordially invited to participate in a “Big Latch On” event Friday, Aug. 2, at the St. Luke’s Baby & Me Support Center at 1425 8th Ave., Suite 1, in Bethlehem.
Community
Watch: Getting Ready for Removal of the Water Street Bridge
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Although it’s the weekend, PennDOT and Kriger Construction employees have been busy at the site of Hellertown’s Water Street Bridge, which will close for the construction of a replacement span on Monday, July 29.
See Hellertown’s New Sports Bar, ‘Wings on Main’ (Photos)
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The owners of Hellertown’s new sports bar held a soft opening for invited guests Thursday at their establishment at 605 Main Street, and by the time you read this Wings on Main Sports Bar & Grille will be open to the community.
Business
Freemansburg Man Was Burning Ants When He Started Garage Fire: Police
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A Freemansburg man is facing arson and related charges after police say he allegedly started a garage fire while using a lighter to burn ants near the Willow Grove Hotel in the borough earlier this month.
Police
Lower Saucon Man ID’d as Victim in Fatal Motorcycle Crash
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A Lower Saucon Township man has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash that occurred Wednesday at around 12:30 p.m. at Stefko Boulevard and Glenwood Street in the city of Bethlehem.
Bethlehem
5 Things to Know About the Water Street Bridge Closure & Detour Maps
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You may have seen large orange signs posted about it recently. The Water Street Bridge in Hellertown will be closed to traffic on Monday, July 29, so a replacement span can be built. Before that happens, here are some answers to commonly asked questions about the bridge project.
Business
At Crossing Vineyards & Winery, History Lives in a Glass (Sponsored)
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When one thinks of Washington crossing the Delaware to attack the British during the Revolutionary War, a glass of wine perhaps isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But it could be if you’ve visited Crossing Vineyards & Winery in Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County.
Allentown
Lehigh County Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
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The first mosquito to test positive for West Nile virus in the Lehigh Valley this season has been found in the city of Allentown, Pennsylvania’s West Nile Virus Control Program confirmed Tuesday.
Obituaries
Thomas L. Santee, 75, of Upper Saucon (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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Thomas L. Santee, 75, of Upper Saucon Township died Monday, July 22, 2019 at VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s, Lower Saucon Township. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Breakfast
Mystical Treatsss Cafe Now Open for Breakfast (Sponsored)
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Mystical Treatsss Cafe in Hellertown celebrated Restaurant Week by unveiling their latest innovation: breakfast! The cafe is now open at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday through Friday, with breakfast available all day.
Bethlehem
St. Michael the Archangel School Open House Set for July 30 (Sponsored)
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St. Michael the Archangel–a local Catholic school with a 40-year tradition of providing challenging young minds in a nurturing environment–will host an informational open house for families on Tuesday, July 30 from 11 a.m. to noon at its Elementary School at 5040 St. Joseph’s Road in Coopersburg, Pa.
Police
Richlandtown Man Accused of Construction Site Thefts
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A 28-year-old Richlandtown man is facing burglary and other charges after police say he allegedly committed “numerous” thefts at a construction site in Perkasie borough.
Obituaries
Patricia M. Howard, 89, of Hellertown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
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Patricia M. Howard, 89, of Hellertown, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Community
Pets in Need of Homes: Hamilton (Brought to You by A Furry Tail Come True)
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Hamilton is an eight-year-old special needs kitty who absolutely loves wet food. He is still learning to trust people again but will adore you if you fill his tummy with yummy treats. Meet him at the Center for Animal Health and Welfare.
Business
New Lower Saucon Roadside Stand Sells Local, Organic Produce
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A new roadside stand that sells organic produce grown on the farm property all around it is getting a lot of positive attention from passersby in Lower Saucon Township, and that’s making farm owner Mei Xiang feel good.
Community
St. Luke’s Mobile Education Lab Includes Human Simulator That Coughs, Bleeds, Cries (Sponsored)
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St. Luke’s Simulation Center has unveiled a customized 2020 Freightliner M2 truck that will serve as a mobile training unit. A centerpiece of the new unit is an innovative human simulator that can cough, cry, bleed, sweat and even speak a few words on its own.
Community
Meadows Road Bridge Eligible for National Register of Historic Places
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A study of one of the oldest bridges in the area conducted by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission has determined that it is eligible for placement on the National Register of Historic Places.
