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Where to swim at Lehigh Valley pools this summer
What better way to cool off this summer than by heading to one of the Lehigh Valley’s many public pools? For those looking to make a splash, below are the locations and hours of some of the pools around the region. Allentown Buck Boyle Spray Park, 10 Pump Place, Allentown. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 27 through Sept. 4. Cedar Beach Pool, 101 N. Ott St., Allentown, Open noon-7 p.m. weekends and 4-7 ...
Memorial Day events in the Lehigh Valley: How to mark the holiday around the region
will be observed Monday. Here is a list of events set to be held in the Lehigh Valley. FRIDAY Pen Argyl Area High School, 501 W. Laurel Ave., will hold a Memorial Day assembly 8-9:30 a.m. in Alumni Stadium. The student body will gather outside for the student-run assembly where speakers will talk about the importance of Memorial Day and the history behind it. The guest speaker ...
Korean War veteran Joe Barna reflects on sacrifices of comrades
WILKES-BARRE — Korean War veteran Joe Barna quoted the Bible, saying, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for a friend.”. Barna, 94, of Freeland, a Korean War veteran who was awarded two Purple Hearts, talked about the significance of the medal and his love and respect for all recipients of the prestigious military award.
Memorial Day Events 05/25/2024
will be observed Monday. Here is a list of events set to be held in the Lehigh Valley. TODAY The American Legion Brown & Lynch Post No. 9 Palmer Township will conduct Memorial Day ceremonies at 9 a.m. Ceremonies at the veterans section of the Northampton Memorial Shrine Cemetery, 3051 Green Pond Road, Easton. Color Guard from the Northampton County Detachment #298 Marine Corps ...
Gas leak prompts evacuation at Lehigh County senior care facility
A gas leak Wednesday afternoon in South Whitehall Township prompted an evacuation of a senior care facility. John Mason, a UGI spokesman, said crews for the utility were called to Luther Crest at 800 Hausman Road just before noon for a report of a gas leak. A contractor hit the gas line nearby while working, Mason said. Power was shut off in the area while UGI officials closed the valve, Mason ...
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