Good morning, Bethlehem.

A Coopersburg lighting company, Lutron Electronics, was ordered to pay $5.95 million—an increased penalty with added interest—after a long patent case found the company copied a window shade design.

The ruling by Judge Colleen McMahon also bars Lutron from selling the copied shading system.

Fisk Camera Shop, a 100-year-old institution in Wilson Borough at 2115 Birch St, will close Friday after three generations of family service and local photography work.

The Fisk family said the shop will remain open briefly to complete customer orders—ensuring a smooth transition as it winds down.

A former Allentown officer was sentenced Tuesday to a seven-to-24-month prison term after pleading guilty to making terroristic threats with a deadly shotgun during a 2023 domestic incident in Easton—he must serve three years of probation that prohibits contact with his wife, requires the destruction of all firearms, and mandates mental health treatment, with parole expected by January 2027.

State police say a 23-year-old Allentown man was hospitalized with stab wounds after a fight escalated—gunshots were fired on East Main Street in downtown Bath on Sunday afternoon, and authorities are searching for the suspect while no injuries were reported from the gunfire.

The Nazareth Area School Board has re-appointed volunteer Steve Brown as the high school marching band drill designer after he faced backlash for opposing the location of a new elementary school—supporters pushed for his return.

Hanover Township advanced a zoning amendment that would let up to 10 buildings including warehouses be built near the Lehigh Valley International Airport at 4300 Airport Road after a deal with Majestic Realty increased buffer space and building size limits to preserve open land.

The board voted 3 to 2 to send the amendment to the planning commission despite community protests over traffic and quality of life.

At last month’s board meeting, the PIAA voted 22-9 to approve a 35-second shot clock for high school basketball for the 2028-29 season—pending two additional votes.

Local coaches from Freedom and Bethlehem Catholic support the move despite concerns about added costs and shot clock operation.

In the first week of high school girls tennis, Freedom and Liberty won their opening matches while Bethlehem Catholic lost a close match—its third of the season as it fell 3-4 on August 22.

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.

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.

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.

LKV September Open House

1-5 p.m. — Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum — $8, children 12 and under free — Explore an expansive 5,000 sq ft display of model railroads depicting local history from the late 50s to early 70s.

Celtic Classic Festival

12:30 PM – 1:30 AM — 305 Conestoga St, Bethlehem, PA — Free to attend — Experience a vibrant celebration of Celtic culture with music, competitions, and activities for all ages.

Bethlehem Oktoberfest 2025

4-11 p.m. — New Street Pub — Ticket required — Celebrate Oktoberfest with a bar crawl featuring beer, food, and live music at multiple venues.