Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of September.
Good morning, Bethlehem.
Forgotten Felines in Germansville offers Santino, a one-year-old neutered cat on prescription food, for adoption in the Lehigh Valley.
Interested adopters can apply online or call 610-760-9009 — this playful cat is looking for a home that can meet his special feeding needs.
The Poisoner, a drama by M.
M. Haney, plays at Touchstone Theatre, 321 E. Fourth St., from Sept. 17 to 19. The 8 p.m. shows feature Aaron Morton in a story inspired by Flint's water crisis — post-show talk-backs follow on Sept. 17 and after Sept. 18.
Bethlehem Police closed their investigation at Marvine Elementary after a mother's early September allegation involving a non-verbal student; officials found no criminal evidence as the teacher placed the student on a beanbag chair to manage behavior.
Graduates of the Integrative Healing Arts Academy completed a six-month program aimed at promoting mindfulness and holistic care during a ceremony held Friday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hecktown-Oaks in Lower Nazareth Township—partnered with BirchTree Center for Healthcare Transformation—preparing them to better serve their patients.
Home gardeners can recycle leaves, kitchen scraps and lawn clippings into nutrient-rich compost for gardens by starting a compost pile that lasts through winter.
Lehigh County Extension Office advises gardeners to monitor moisture and temperature to keep the process on track.
New Bethany held its 35th annual Souper Day in Bethlehem with a soup-and-salad lunch and a panel discussion linking food access with mental health.
Leaders noted that rising food insecurity and homelessness, worsened by the pandemic, have doubled demand for community support.
The early bowhunting season for deer in WMU’s 2B, 5C and 5D begins today and runs until Nov.
27 before pausing until Dec. 26—Bob’s Taxidermy in Orefield will sell special deer scent, so call 610-398-7609 to check availability.
Freedom, Liberty, and Bethlehem Catholic high schools are polishing their clubs as they prepare for postseason golf tournaments.
Freedom’s team will have three players competing while the East Penn Conference tournament is set for Sept. 22 and the district qualifier for Sept. 29 (the district tournament was held on Sept. 6).
Liberty went undefeated last week (4-1) with wins over Whitehall, Pleasant Valley, and Easton, while Bethlehem Catholic stayed perfect at 5-0 by beating Allen and Pocono Mountain West.
Freedom bounced back with a 3-1 win on Saturday and will face tougher matchups this week.
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