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Louis Chuck, 85, of Allentown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Louis Chuck, 85, of Allentown, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

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2018 Was a Wet One in Saucon Valley. How Much Did it Rain?

If you had to summarize the local weather this past year with a single word, most likely it would be "wet." And you wouldn't be mistaken in characterizing 2018 as soggy.

Kate Lohan Stepmom Arrest
After Missing Hellertown Stop, Lindsay Lohan’s Stepmom Allegedly Attacked Bus Driver

A missed bus stop led to an unusual Christmas Day dispute involving the allegedly belligerent stepmom of a Hollywood celebrity, who, according to published reports, was supposed to have gotten off at the Park-and-Ride area off Rt. 412 and I-78 in Hellertown.

Patricia A. Arnold, 84, of Whitehall (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Patricia A. Arnold, 84, of Whitehall, formerly of Allentown, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018 at Fellowship Manor. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Hellertown.

Bethlehem Man’s Car, Wallet, Phone Stolen at ‘Offerup’ Arranged Meetup

Pennsylvania State Police at Bethlehem are warning area residents to use caution when arranging to make a purchase or sale on popular websites such as Offerup.com, after a 47-year-old Bethlehem man was the victim of a robbery following a meetup he arranged.

St. Luke's Sacred Heart Campus
St. Luke’s Expands Behavioral Health at Sacred Heart, Elsewhere

St. Luke’s University Health Network has tripled its number of inpatient beds for behavioral health from 57 to 168, making it the largest provider of psychiatric services in the region. Inpatient beds are now available at three campuses: Sacred Heart in Allentown, Quakertown and Gnaden Huetten in Lehighton.

Margaret Best (Smith) Wohlbach, 97, of Allentown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Margaret Best (Smith) Wohlbach, a former Denny’s waitress, 97, of Allentown, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

Allentown Band
Hellertown Student Helps The Allentown Band Digitize Archives

The first step in the digital preservation of The Allentown Band's archives began this summer with the help of Helen Ranieri-Cordes '21, of Hellertown, who is a double major in business and media & communication.

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Weekend Heat Wave Could Bring Heat Indices of 100+ to Hellertown

After several comfortable days, a weekend heat wave is forecast to impact our area, with high temperatures in the low to mid 90s Saturday through Monday and heat indexes of up to 105 possible, according to meteorologists.

Grow More Vegetables, Help Feed Local Families With Plant a Row LV

Plant a Row Lehigh Valley--a nonprofit organization that addresses food insecurity in the Lehigh Valley--is now accepting online registrations for its third annual campaign to help home gardeners donate fruits and vegetables to families and individuals in Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown and surrounding areas.