Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Asa the police horse of Bethlehem Mounted Police, who has served since 2015, will retire at the Bridles & Badges Open House at 615 E. Langhorne Ave on Sept. 7 — he will then enjoy a peaceful life in the country. Lehigh Valley News
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dennis A. Yenser Jr. pleaded guilty at the Lehigh County Courthouse on September 2 for delivering drugs that killed 19-year-old Chase Elliot Frable in 2021 at Wind Creek Bethlehem—he was sentenced to seven to 14 years in state prison. Lehigh Valley Live
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites is hosting the 12th Apple Days festival at Burnside Plantation on Sept. 20-21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—the event features a new family hour with pony rides, goat rides and storytelling along with seasonal apple desserts and live music. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ Bethlehem’s Fine Arts Commission will hold its Tribute to the Arts Awards reception on Sept. 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 424 Center St. to honor local art advocates Michael Freeman, Steven Lichak, Elise Schaffer—and The Ice House PAC for advancing arts in our community. Bethlehem Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Linderman Library Special Collections holds rare books and historic documents on the third floor to support student and faculty research into Lehigh’s past and local heritage—Director Ilhan Citak said the archive includes materials from Asa Packer’s donation. The Brown and White
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem City Council discussed the firing of city open records officer Zachary Cole-Borghi—who was arrested on drug charges during a multi-state investigation—and noted councilmembers' frustration with delayed communication from the mayor's office. WFMZ
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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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