Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of June.
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🏘️ Community
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric is preparing for severe weather that began Wednesday night and continues today; gusts up to 65 mph may bring down trees and damage lines, so restoration crews are on standby (customers should follow safety guidelines).
🏛️ Government
On Wednesday night, the Lehigh County finance committee heard proposals for an Intangible Personal Property Tax (wealth tax) that would tax stocks, bonds and secondary homes to raise up to $25.5 million a year; officials and experts clashed on its potential to ease overspending and affect housing costs.
🏥 Health
Hunters are urged to inspect deer for screwworm infestations when flies lay eggs in wounds that harm animals.
The National Deer Association advises using trail cameras this season and contacting the Pennsylvania Game Commission if live maggots are spotted (early detection is key).
🏈 Sports
At Nazareth’s Andy Leh Stadium last Thursday, the Ronald McDonald House Charities team built an early lead before thunderstorms ended play (with 6:11 remaining in the third quarter), giving them a 34-16 win.
Liberty beat East Stroudsburg North 54-44 last Thursday + Elizah Marabel scored 15 points to keep the Hurricanes in the Lehigh Valley Summer League playoff race.
Liberty graduates Leah Onia and Addy Smith and Freedom grad Landry Guman played one last game at the Lehigh Valley Diamond Classic Senior All-Star Game on Wednesday, June 10 at Pates Park in Allentown (East won 11-7).
All three will start college this fall.
🎉 Bethlehem Events
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Shop For Dad Pop Up!
Jun 20-21 — The Outlets at Wind Creek — Free entry — Discover unique gifts for dad from over 20 local vendors.
Iliza Shlesinger Live Comedy Show
8-11 p.m. — The Club at Wind Creek Event Center — Ticket prices range from $39 to $58 — Enjoy a night filled with laughter at Iliza's stand-up show.
Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band
7:30 PM — Wind Creek Event Center — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy an evening of classic island tunes with the Coral Reefer Band.
Slap Dragon Concert
7:30 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks — Tickets available — Experience a high-energy performance by Slap Dragon in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Bethlehem Blueberry Festival Performance
2:30-4 p.m. — Burnside Plantation — Free entry — Enjoy a lively 90-minute duo set at the blueberry festival.
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