Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of October.
Good morning, Bethlehem.
Whitehall Township Fire Chief Mark Bilder announced on Thursday, Oct.
15 that the popular haunted hayride was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, leaving many local fans disappointed. Officials have not provided further details on the abrupt halt.
During Thursday's fair housing discussion in Bethlehem, local tenants expressed concerns about slow repairs and rising rents while legal experts explained tenant rights and eviction timelines as part of an eight-part education series (three sessions held so far) by Community Action Lehigh Valley and North Penn Legal Services.
Dr. Carol Shansky will premiere Cara Haxo's 'The Passing of Grackles' in a summer-ending concert titled 'Fire and Ice' on Oct.
21 at Kutztown University + the Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra will launch its season with 'Shadow and Light' on Oct. 25 at Church of the Mediator in Allentown.
ArtsQuest Creative Factory unveils its new $32-million venue at 25 W.
Third St. with a dedicated comedy club — the Joe and Corey Bergstein Theater — offering free open mic shows starting 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 and more live comedy events to come.
A Freeze Watch is in effect from late Saturday night to Sunday morning for parts of PA, including Lehigh County, where temperatures may drop to the low 30s.
Residents are advised to protect tender plants and outdoor plumbing + follow local guidance for safety.
GIANT Food Stores remain impacted by a digital shutdown that started days ago, while a freeze watch is in effect from late tonight through Sunday morning with sub-freezing temperatures expected in Lehigh and nearby counties; residents are advised to protect sensitive crops and outdoor plumbing.
Dustin Meadows took over as Lehigh men’s golf head coach in August — he did push-ups after arriving late to build trust among players — and uses his championship experience from Piedmont University to foster a winning culture that aims for Patriot League titles and national competition.
Freedom won a 17-14 football game Friday night at Lou Wolf Field at Al Erdosy Stadium after Nathan Stannard kicked a game-winning 35-yard field goal with 9:07 remaining.
The Patriots improved their play after halftime and will host Easton next week while Northampton visits Nazareth.
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