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Thursday, August 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem Barrel and Drafthouse in the Outlets at Wind Creek held a preview on August 12—showing off fine American meals by chef Dave Blackburn—and opened Wednesday. Blackburn plans guest chef nights and special menus to add local flavor to the new restaurant. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ Ye Olde Spring Valley Tavern — known for its trap doors and spring-fed pond — was sold on August 1 by former operators Warren and Donna Walters and is now temporarily closed while transitioning to new owners. The new owners have not been identified and may change the tavern’s name or menu in the coming weeks. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Discover Lehigh Valley launched its new website today—featuring smarter search tools, seasonal content, and interactive planning elements that invite visitors to explore the region. The site uses heritage-inspired design with nods to local icons like Bethlehem Steel to give travelers an engaging digital experience. WFMZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 16-year-old surrendered to police on Wednesday in connection with a July 12 shooting in Easton that injured six people and is facing charges including criminal attempt to commit homicide, aggravated assault, and recklessly endangering another person—his arraignment was set for later that day. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Singer Gladys Knight will perform at Wind Creek Event Center at 8 p.m. Dec. 4 — tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ Route 22 Filmworks Film Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 23 at Charles A. Brown Ice House and will show 39 films from noon to 9 p.m. with a focus on student filmmakers from local schools (DeSales, Penn State, Muhlenberg, and West Chester). Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Historic Hotel Bethlehem has won its fifth straight USA Today 10Best Historic Hotel/Resort contest—thanks to strong local support—and has built its reputation as a landmark since 1922. WFMZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wegmans recalled its Medium Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese and products with it due to potential Listeria contamination—customers should not eat them and must return them for a refund. The recall covers items sold from July 1 to Aug. 12 and was prompted after a French supplier flagged possible contamination. WFMZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Freedom coach Jason Roeder said the linemen led offseason weight training last season to prepare the team, and the Patriots now rely on new skill position players to step up this fall. Freedom’s Lashawn Johnson (23) found running room against Northampton in the District 11 Class 6A quarterfinals on November 1. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Kutztown Golden Bears earned the top spot in the PSAC Eastern Division Football Preseason Poll for the second year as head coaches awarded all seven first-place votes, making them two-time defending champions—this honor comes as the team returns a strong defense and local players like Devin Greene from Bethlehem Catholic are on the roster. The selection sets the stage for a competitive season ahead. Bethlehem Press
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2025 PHCA Convention and Expo
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Wind Creek Bethlehem — Registration required — Network with over 400 long-term care leaders and gain valuable insights at this comprehensive industry expo.
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Dorothy in Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Musikfest Café — Check for ticket prices — Experience the hard rocking neo blues quintet Dorothy with their powerhouse vocals and anthemic melodies.
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Steel Nation Shaves for the Brave
4-8 p.m. — Steel Club — Admission required — Enjoy an evening of fun, food, and fundraising to support childhood cancer research.
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