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Jury sides with Pennsylvania teacher in suit against district over Jan. 6 rally
A Pennsylvania school district violated a teacher’s constitutional rights by falsely suggesting he took part in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, a federal jury has concluded. After an 11-day trial, jurors found the Allentown School District retaliated against Jason Moorehead when it suspended him after the...
Lehigh University's dean of athletics to step down, after decades with school
Joe Sterrett, Lehigh University's dean of athletics who has been with the school for decades, will be stepping down. Sterrett will be stepping down from his role as the Murray H. Goodman Dean of Athletics at the end of this calendar year, according to Lehighsports.com. His official last day as Dean of Athletics is Dec. 31, but he will continue to support athletics fundraising efforts through the Spring 2025 semester, according to the website.
Allentown's new boutique hotel now hiring for fall opening
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- A new hotel in downtown Allentown is now hiring. Moxy Allentown Downtown is looking for "high-energy candidates" for a range of positions, including housekeeping, operations, cook, bartender and more. The 133-room boutique hotel at 949 Hamilton St. is set to open in the fall, as construction wraps...
Township approves separate accounts for fire departments
The Upper Milford Township Board of Supervisors meeting opened with no public comments. In old business, supervisors approved the bills for the streetlights and fire hydrants. Manager Bud Carter began the discussion of new business regarding upgrading traffic lights to improve the safety plan for traffic lights between Routes 29 and 100. He stressed this was a onetime resolution with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and involved only the traffic lights. The motion was approved and passed with no comments from the public.
Garbage contract out for bid
Alburtis Borough Council met Aug. 14 at borough hall. There were several agenda items aimed at improving community infrastructure, including next year’s garbage services. The meeting began with routine proceedings, including the Pledge of Allegiance and public comments. No residents from the borough had any comments. Mayor Kathleen Palmer...
Gatelein Selected for Preseason All-Patriot League Field Hockey Team
Lehigh fifth-year midfielder Julia Gatelein has been named to the Preseason All-Patriot League field hockey team. This recognition follows her All-Patriot League first-team selection and other accolades at the end of the 2023 season. Gatelein, a veteran player, tallied four goals and led her team with seven assists last year, including a game-winner in overtime on Senior Day. This marks her second consecutive preseason all-league honor as she heads into her final season. Lehigh is projected to finish fifth in the preseason poll behind American, Bucknell, Lafayette, and Boston University.
South Whitehall Police Officer Warnet introduced to township board at badge pinning ceremony
There was a badge pinning ceremony for Police Officer Jacob D. Warnet at the South Whitehall commissioners’ Aug. 7 meeting. Interim Police Chief Stephen Brown introduced Warnet. “He graduated from Indian Hills High School in New Jersey,” Brown said. “He attended York College of Pennsylvania in 2016, where he...
North Whitehall farmer wants to build new craft distillery
Lehigh Valley patrons could enjoy a new distillery with locally grown crops if a North Whitehall Township farmer gets legal approval for her project. Farmer Heather Skorinko and her husband Kenneth want a special exception to build a 2,400-square-foot craft distillery with a tasting room for customers, according to township documentation. They’d build the distillery at 1990 Neffs Laurys Road. ...
Local woman sentenced to state prison for multiple DUIs with child in the car
Lock Haven, Pa. — A Renovo woman was in court on Tuesday to face sentencing in four criminal cases, including a pair of DUIs while under the influence of crack cocaine. Judge Michael F. Salisbury imposed sentences for Karen Mace, 43, of 4th Street, Renovo Borough, that totaled a maximum of eight years in state prison, with parole eligibility after the first 18 months are served, according to a news release. ...
Two charged after burglary in Dunmore
DUNMORE, Pa. — Two people face charges after a burglary in Lackawanna County. Officers responded to a home along August Drive in Dunmore Saturday afternoon after homeowners reported signs of a break-in and $40,000 to $50,000 worth of jewelry stolen from the home. Days later, a jewelry shop owner...
17 Lehigh Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 season
Summer practice is over, the air is a little crisper and daylight is waning each day. The Lehigh Valley high school football season is here. It all kicks off Friday night across Pennsylvania with the start of the scholastic season. Here are some of the top players in the Lehigh Valley this fall: Sr. Andrew Olesh, Southern Lehigh: Michigan recruit will see every coverage package because of his ...
2024 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the specialists
Aug. 22—TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top kickers and punters for the 2024 season. 1. Peter Notaro North Allegheny Senior, 5-11, 180 Notaro, a first-team all-conference kicker in 6A, committed to Alabama this summer as a preferred walk-on. His leg strength is a weapon for North Allegheny in many ways. Three of his ...
Lawmakers, advocates seek to solve ‘period poverty’ in Pennsylvania schools
(WHTM) — Period poverty in schools is an ongoing problem Pennsylvania lawmakers and organizations are looking to solve. “It is definitely something that has been an ongoing concern and really impacting our youth throughout the Commonwealth,” said Megan Swope, the President & CEO of Making Miracles Happen Inc. also known as the Period Project Harrisburg. “You know, throughout the Commonwealth, over 400,000 people who menstruate are living below the poverty line. And that means that they are probably struggling to afford their sanitary supply. So, what will happen is those that are unsheltered or low income will extend wear or use alternative materials or go without to try to deal with their menstrual flow.”
One of America’s ‘Hottest ZIP Codes’ is right here in the Lehigh Valley, report says
One of the hottest ZIP codes in America is right here in the Lehigh Valley, according to a report released Tuesday by Realtor.com. Of course, that’s no surprise to the folks who’ve already bought homes here, committing themselves to the region. And it’s certainly no surprise to anyone born and raised in or always returning to the area.
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