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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.

Marguerita A. ‘Peanuts’ Huertas, 53, of Townsend, Mont. (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Marguerita A. 'Peanuts' Huertas, 53, of Townsend, Mont., formerly of Bethlehem, died Friday, April 6, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident in Broadwater County, Mont.

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Person of Interest Identified in Williams Township Homicide, Police Say

Pennsylvania State Police said in a news release Friday that they have identified a person of interest in a homicide that took place in the 1100 block of Centre Street, Williams Township, Monday at 9:30 p.m.

Up to 6 Inches of Snow in the Forecast for Early Monday

If you don't have milk, bread and eggs stockpiled for the early spring storm that is forecast to dump up to six inches of snow on the area overnight Sunday and Monday, you just might be out of luck.

Julia Nicole Bruchak, 27, of Allentown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Julia Nicole Bruchak, 27, of Allentown, died Saturday, March 17, 2018 at St. Luke’s University Hospital, Fountain Hill.

Extraordinary Care Keeps St. Luke’s Volunteer Active at 82 (Sponsored)

Knee pain was no match for Marilyn Rau, who refuses to sit still even at 82. St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care helps keep her on her feet.

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Sacred Heart HealthCare System Joins St. Luke’s University Health Network (Sponsored)

With final approval of federal and state regulatory bodies received on Feb. 1, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) and Sacred Heart HealthCare System have officially completed their merger announced in September.

Woman Called to ICE Stop in Hellertown Arrested on Unrelated Warrant, Police Say

An Allentown woman who police say was called to the scene of a traffic stop that was being conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials and police in the 1600 block of Main Street Friday morning was herself arrested on an outstanding drug-related warrant from Lehigh County, Hellertown Police said Monday.