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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 5th, a crash on I-78 in Lower Saucon Township injured two drivers when a 51-year-old Toyota Corolla driver drifted out of his lane and hit a Freightliner that overturned onto its side—both drivers were taken to hospitals for treatment. WFMZ
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tonya Johnson, known as Mama B and mother of Saquon Barkley, opened a resale boutique on East Fourth Street in Bethlehem that sells gently worn clothing from her family. She plans an online shop and may expand her store — showing her retail expertise — as she brings unique family pieces to local buyers. Lehigh Valley News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Bethlehem police officer Steven Marshall, aged 62, was riding his motorcycle in North Myrtle Beach when an SUV struck him at 1:30 p.m. Friday — he died five hours later and driver Kayla Tisdale now faces DUI, child endangerment and hit-and-run charges. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ArtsQuest in Bethlehem hosted Music Industry Day Monday to give students a behind-the-scenes look at music careers. Students from 11 high schools learned about booking shows, promoting events, and music programming—organizers plan to offer the event in future years. WFMZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem Area School District will hold a final walkthrough at Fountain Hill Elementary—located at 1330 Church St—so former students and neighbors can say goodbye to the 95-year-old building before demolition begins this summer. The district will rebuild the school into an 85,000-square-foot facility for 500 students as they have their last in-person day on June 2. WFMZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local reporter Brad Klein reported that confirmation hearings scheduled for Wednesday will decide whether Jared Isaacman becomes the next head of NASA — a well-known Lehigh Valley figure who founded Shift4 and flew on commercial spaceflights — with 28 former astronauts publicly supporting his nomination. Lehigh Valley News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Junior catcher Owen Walewander became Lehigh baseball’s primary catcher after senior Andrew Noone graduated, posting a .277 average and hitting his second home run during a March 22 doubleheader against Holy Cross. Coach Sean Leary praised Walewander’s leadership on offense and defense — noting that the catcher threw out 10 runners and helped boost the team’s performance. The Brown and White
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Dancing with the Stars Live!
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Wind Creek Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s favorite dance competition in a thrilling live performance.
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AAUW Bethlehem Book Fair
2-6 p.m. — Bethlehem Municipal Ice Rink — Free entry — Discover thousands of books at the annual AAUW Book Fair benefiting local education initiatives.
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Melissa Etheridge Live Concert
7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Wind Creek Event Center — Check website for pricing — Experience the soulful sounds of Melissa Etheridge in a vibrant live performance.
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Historic Downtown Campus Preview Day
10 AM — Moravian Academy — Free entry — Discover the unique offerings of Moravian Academy campuses with an immersive experience for prospective families.
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Lehigh University Jazz Orchestra Concert
3-6 p.m. — Zoellner Arts Center — Enjoy a spring concert featuring contemporary jazz works performed by Lehigh University students and faculty under the direction of Bill Warfield.
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