Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
Good morning, Bethlehem.
James Everett Jr. (founder of Country Junction, the World's Largest General Store) died in Florida last week at age 77.
The Slatington entrepreneur built the store and rebuilt it after a major fire, leaving a lasting mark on the community.
The 19th annual Autumnfest and car show returned on Oct.
17 at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park after a rain delay on Oct. 10; vendor participation fell from 45 to 21, yet families + enthusiasts enjoyed food, games, and a vintage car show in cool, windy autumn weather.
Bethlehem native Steve Donches founded the Industrial Archives (est.
2015) to preserve Bethlehem Steel history; his team collects records at the West 4th Street office and a North Side space and will move collections to a modern facility on Santee Mill Road over the next five years.
At Tuesday's meeting, the Lehigh Student Senate debated constitutional changes, rejecting an amendment to limit the president's messaging and a proposal for a judicial board while approving a rule for weekly vice president meetings — it also denied a six-week trial for Students Demand Action, which can reapply in spring.
Northampton County inspectors reviewed food establishments from Oct.
6 to Oct. 13 and found several safety violations in Bethlehem-area eateries (including expired food manager certificates and contaminated surfaces) with some issues corrected on site.
Lehigh’s women’s tennis team is playing a shortened fall season that focuses on singles play and helps freshmen adjust while seniors lead both on court and in practice — the schedule features five matches.
Coach Sophia Geier said players are building doubles skills and team chemistry while balancing academics.
On Oct. 20, girls cross country team rankings from the EPC championships showed a modest change as Emmaus jumped up after its strong performance.
Adjustments may continue at the upcoming D-11 meet.
On Oct. 20, the EPC boys cross country championships updated the rankings, moving Parkland to No. 1 — with Emmaus and Southern Lehigh also rising.
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