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Karolyn Vreeland Blume, Esq.
Karolyn Vreeland Blume, Esq., 71 of Allentown, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2024. Blume was a prominent member of the legal community in Allentown for over 45 years. She was a trail blazer who found great joy in opening doors for others. She was among the first women licensed to practice law in Lehigh County 1977 and was admitted to the United States Supreme Court in 1986. While in private practice, she became the first woman and youngest person to be elected President of the Bar Association of Lehigh County in 1990. In 1992, she became a Senior Law Clerk in the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, before becoming counsel at the PPL Corporation in 2001. In 2004, Karolyn opened a mediation practice where she used her consensus building skills to help people resolve their disputes amicably. She continued this work for 20 years, publishing Eat the Elephant: Overcoming Overwhelm in 2015.
Check out fresh and healthy produce at Exeter Community Library
Last year the Exeter Community Library in Berks County began offering something new to patrons that would serve as a convenient way for them to have easy access to healthy, locally-grown produce grown at Taproot Farm in Shoemakersville. “It has been wonderful,” said Alexia Sahaida, the library’s circulation manager. “All...
JT Hall of Fame: Vitti to be honored
Kevin Vitti, a 2016 graduate of Jim Thorpe Area High School and a 2020 graduate of Bloomsburg University, was a standout linebacker for the Olympians’ football team during his four-year career. Vitti’s accolades included Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association (SCFCA) first team linebacker, SCFCA North Co-Defensive Player of the...
Some flights canceled at Lehigh Valley airport from global Microsoft outage
Three flights at Lehigh Valley International Airport were canceled Friday morning amid widespread technology outages around the world. Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority spokesperson Colin Riccobon said Friday morning that three Allegiant flights were canceled and one American Airlines flight was delayed at the airport. He encouraged those with later Friday flights...
Concourse Club recognizes Lehigh Gap Nature Center
The Concourse Club of Palmerton recently presented The Lehigh Gap Nature Center with a $100 check for the center’s work in conservation and support of the community. The check was presented by Susan Prout, Concourse Club Conservation Chair, on June 14 to Chad Schwartz, Executive Director of the nature center. The Concourse Club annually supports a local organization as part of its efforts to encourage environmental conservation within our community.
Swim beach at Blue Marsh Lake closed
Swimmers are being told to stay clear of the water at Dry Brooks Day Use Area at Blue Marsh Lake. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, water samples taken Thursday show high levels of E. coli bacteria. The swim beach will remain closed until bacteria levels return to a safe level for public use.
Domanski promoted to Mount Carmel Area High School principal; Educator says 'incredible teachers' have guided him
MOUNT CARMEL — The Mount Carmel Area School Board on Thursday promoted head teacher Aaron Domanski to high school principal and reassigned John Darrah to junior high principal. Darrah served as the principal of the junior high and high schools during the 2023-24 school year, following the retirement of...
Camper dies at Bear Creek Camp
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The Bear Creek Camp community is mourning the loss of one of its campers. According to a press release from the Lutheran camp, which is located in Bear Creek Township, a camper went missing Tuesday afternoon during a scheduled time at the lake and after a search, was found in the water unresponsive.
Nate Brinker & Brett Kressley Top Modified Action, Jared Labagh Grabs First Sportsman Win in Action Packed Night of Grandview Speedway Racing
Brett Kressley of Orefield, Pa. and Nate Brinker of Macungie, Pa. both earned hard fought wins after multi-lap side-by-side challenges on their way to victory in the twin 30-lap T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modified features Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. Jared LaBagh of Middletown, N.Y. would ride the outside lane of...
Hot Shots of the Week, July 21
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Gerald T. Melady
Gerald “Jerry” T. Melady, 83, of Schnecksville, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, at Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing. He was the husband of Elizabeth “Betty” (McKee) Melady. Born in Philadelphia, December 8, 1941, Jerry was the son of the late Frederick A. Melady, Sr. and Catherine (Black) Melady. He worked in the shipping department of the former E.F. Houghton, Inc., Fogelsville for 42 years before retiring. He was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church, Bethlehem and attended St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Orefield.
Biden drops out
ATLANTA (AP) — With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice Preside… 💬
Several small power outages still impacting Conshohocken, Plymouth, and Whitemarsh
Following two severe storms over July 16th and 17th that took down trees across the region, PECO reports that there are still 18,121 accounts without power in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties, with 1,502 falling within Montgomery County. Locally, all the major power outages have been handled, but a...
Disability Pride Exhibition at The Baum School of Art | PHOTOS
The Disability Pride Exhibition will be shown at The Baum School of Art. This exhibition is in collaboration with Disability Pride Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance. The exhibition will show artworks from over 30 local and regional artists with disabilities. It will be on display in the David E. Rodale and Rodale Family galleries on July 18 – August 8, 2024. The opening reception of the exhibit will be July 18, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Realtors' association expresses opposition to possible deed transfer tax referendum
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council deferred action on a bill that would authorize the Lehigh County Board of Elections to place a referendum on the Nov. 5 ballot asking voters to amend the home rule charter to delete the deed transfer tax from the section which regulates the tax rate.
Bethlehem Dad Of 7 Drowns Tubing Lehigh River In Allentown: Coroner
For at least the second time this month, a man has died while tubing in the Lehigh Valley, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. This time it was a father of seven children, a family friend told Daily Voice. Antwan D. Daring, 35, of Bethlehem, drowned in the Lehigh River near Waterf…
Frackville's Holy Ascension Orthodox Church to Host Vehicle Blessings This Sunday
Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Frackville invites the community to join in a vehicle blessing event on Sunday, July 21st. Following the celebration of Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m., the church will hold its annual blessing of vehicles, a tradition observed on the feast day of the Prophet Elijah. This...
NASCAR Penalty Report: July 2024 (Pocono Raceway)
Two suspended by NASCAR after the race at Pocono Raceway. NASCAR Haas concluded the race weekend in Long Pond, PA. The 2.5-mile track hosted the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Truck Series. View the NASCAR penalty report after Pocono below. After the weekend, three penalties have been issued. Two...
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