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Nancy M. Pavlovic
Nancy M. Pavlovic, 93, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill on July 17, 2024. Born November 19, 1930 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Jay and Mildred (Goedecke) Arnold. She was married to Louis Pavlovic until his passing in 2008. Nancy was a secretary for Mack Trucks and BD Machinery. She was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Northampton, where she was a member of the Young at Heart. She enjoyed baking, and monthly trips to the casino. Nancy was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her son, Peter and wife Donna; daughter Judith Holzer and husband Michael; grandchildren, Heather Gray and husband Matthew, Michael Holzer and wife Tina Rathod, Megan Pavlovic and fiancé Austin Elliot, Daniel Pavlovic and companion Lili; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Sarah, Emily, Emery, and Tucker; a sister Jane Ramer; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she is predeceased by siblings Joanne, Jacqueline, Alvin, Jay, and Wayne. Services: A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 24th at 10:30 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Family and friends may call Wednesday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Entombment will be in Assumption BVM Mausoleum. Online condolences may be submitted to www.reichelfuneralhome.com. Contributions: may be made to the church in Nancy’s memory. Her family wishes to send a special thank you to Traditions of Hanover for their kindness and care to Nancy.
Barbershop Chorus at Coca-Cola park
The Coalcracker Barbershop Chorus performed the National Anthem at a recent Lehigh Valley IronPigs game at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. The performance was part of National Barbershop Music Appreciation Day. Shown here from left, are chorus members Rick Clemson, Mike Kitsock, Ron Beltz, Artie DiCassimirro, Al Hoffman, Delroy Steigerwalt, Larry Sabino, Chris Metzger and Blake Tharp. The chorus also recently performed the National Anthem at First Energy Stadium for a Reading Fightin’ Phils game. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO.
Wapwallopen veteran receives Quilt of Valor
A Quilt of Valor was presented to Wapwallopen resident Sgt. Timothy J. Ammons by Marie Shulenski, group leader of the Hazleton Area Chapter of the Quilts of Valor Foundation. Shulenski was joined by QOVF member Debbie Kessell, as they represented members and volunteers all over the country.
Bernville Borough closes offices following mayor's assassination attempt comment
BERNVILLE, Pa. - The Borough of Bernville has closed its offices for the week following backlash from comments made by the mayor on social media. The controversy started when Bernville Mayor Shawn Raup-Konsavage made a comment on his personal Facebook page following the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. The post simply said: "Try Harder."
Stuart Tanks roll again WWII weekend in Berwick
Berwick, Pa. — Embracing the grit, resilience, and the American spirit, Berwick is set to host its annual World War II Weekend. This event, a tribute to the town's rich history, will take place from Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Riverfront Park.That area is “The Test Track," where tanks were tested before shipping off to war. Organizer (and Columbia County Commissioner) David Kovatch told us why they have such a...
Fall Foliage train excursion tickets to go on sale next week
PORT CLINTON – Tickets for the 40th season of fall foliage passenger excursions on the Reading & Northern Railroad will go on sale at 9 a.m. Monday. Customers will be able to purchase their tickets at www.rbmnrr-passenger.com, or by calling the railroad’s passenger office at 610-562-2102. Five weekends...
PD: Three charged after street fight involving guns
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three men have been charged after police say a street fight led to gun threats. On March 28 around 10:50 p.m., officers were called to the 1800 block of Jessup Street for a reported disturbance. Police say they learned a white car allegedly tried to run someone over, leading to […]
1 injured in shooting in Allentown's 8th Ward
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Police responded to a reported shooting in Allentown late Wednesday night. It happened near North Refwal and Tilghman Streets in the Eight Ward. That's in the same area an 11-year-old boy was shot in the head last month. A 69 news freelance photographer on the scene says...
VIDEO PREMIERE: Wilkes-Barre rock band Portland Frank remembers ‘Buck’ in heartbreaking tribute
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. With a name that can be found on Urban Dictionary, it may be hard to imagine that Portland Frank would produce a poignant, sentimental song that tugs on the heartstrings, but when that violin comes in and the story plays out in sincere lyrics and an emotional music video, there’s not a dry eye in the house.
Three relatives arrested on riot charges after fight leads to shots fired: police
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Three Columbia County relatives were arrested on riot charges following a violent altercation on March 28. On April 5, Berwick Police arrested Paul F. Bartlow, 26, Paul E. Bartlow Jr., 55, and Benjamin Bartlow, 25, on multiple charges including a felony charge of riot/intent to commit a felony.
New rules for Covered Bridge Park may include ban on swimming in Jordan Creek
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — The rules soon may change at Covered Bridge Park. South Whitehall posted on Facebook last week that it has increasingly seen “unsafe and unnecessary practices” in the park and will increase police patrols. Visitors were grilling along the banks of and inside...
A Lehigh Valley highway is renamed in honor of fallen New Tripoli firefighters
A seven-mile stretch of Route 143 in Lehigh County was renamed Thursday in honor of firefighters Marvin Gruber and Zachary Paris, who died in the line of duty in December 2022 while fighting a house fire. A New Tripoli fire department truck slowly moved to reveal a green sign with the new name — Heroes Highway. Afterward, family members of the victims and firemen took pictures by the sign. The ...
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...
Five Artists You Don’t Want to Miss at Elements Music Festival
With Elements Music Festival just a few weeks away, excitement is building amongst all of those that will be attending. The festival will take place at Long Pond, PA on August 9-11. This year’s festival promises an electrifying atmosphere with state-of-the-art stage productions and festival atmosphere that are as unique as they can be, channeling the power of nature. Elements lives up to its name. Earth, Water, Air, and Fire – the classical elements – serve as the guiding inspiration for everything from stages and art installations to activities throughout the festival grounds. It’s a fusion of music and nature, where you can lose yourself in the rhythm of the elements. The different stages cater to a wide range of musical tastes, from pulsating electronic beats to soul-stirring live performances.
Kutztown Field Hockey to be honored at The White House
KUTZTOWN, Pa - The Kutztown University field hockey team will pay a visit to The White House on Monday, July 22. Back in the Fall the Golden Bears won the Division II National Championship, the first in school history. The Golden Bears will be honored along with the Division I...
Allentown Fair to announce replacement for postponed Heart show. Here's what the past brought
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — It's been two weeks since rock band Heart postponed its opening-night headline concert at Allentown Fair, and it looks like the fair is set to announce a replacement. The fair just posted on its Facebook page that an announcement is imminent. Come back to LehighValleyNews.com to...
Iron Hill Brewery opens new location at Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall, Pennsylvania
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (Iron Hill), one of the most award-winning breweries east of the Mississippi, will introduce the Lehigh Valley to its craft kitchen and scratch brewery at its newest location at 950 Lehigh Lifestyle Center in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, at the Lehigh Valley Mall. Iron Hill celebrated its opening with a ceremonial first pour and ribbon cutting earlier today. The brewery and restaurant opened its doors to the public on July 13, 2024; this opening marks its 13th location in Pennsylvania and 21st overall for the concept.
Mahanoy Township Appoints New Chief of Police
Mahanoy Township officially has a new chief of police. On Thursday evening, the Mahanoy Township Board promoted Harry Brown as the Township's Chief of Police. Brown has been the Officer in Charge since previous Chief Brian Johnson vacated the position in December. Brown has been working for Mahanoy Township for 2 years and has been a police officer for 10 years.
Annual Spartan Race takes place in Carbon County
PALMERTON, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Summer is a popular time for outdoor races. One race that draws big crowds is the kids’ Spartan Race in Carbon County. It includes obstacle courses that involve different distances. 28/22 News Reporter Paola Giangiacomo has more in this week’s Parenting Playbook. Hundreds of kids from near and far converged on […]
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