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Was ‘The Wickedest Man in the World’ Buried Just Outside of Bucks County? Here’s What We Know
The author and occultist's remains most likely found their way to a home near Bucks County. According to several sources, one of the most infamous personalities of the last century may have found his resting place just outside of Bucks County. Aleister Crowley, dubbed by many publications as “The Wickedest...
Allentown WWII soldier Earl Seibert laid to rest with full military honors more than 80 years after death | PHOTOS
Pvt. Earl Seibert’s family held a funeral service over Memorial Day weekend at Jordan United Church of Christ and Grandview Cemetery. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains were recently discovered in a prisoner of war camp where he had been held. ©2024 The Morning Call. Visit mcall.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. ...
The story of a mass grave of soldiers on a Bethlehem hillside, hidden in plain sight
Editor’s note: The following post originally published on Sept. 1, 2018 and is being republished in recognition of Memorial Day. The memorial is well marked but not as well known, tucked away on a side street yet perched over a busy highway. Blue signs point the way in West...
Bethlehem Memorial Day parade draws 60 trumpeters to play TAPS along route (PHOTOS)
Bethlehem hosted its annual Memorial Day parade on Monday in one of several Lehigh Valley events that brought residents, veterans, active military and community groups together to remember those who gave their lives in defense of the country. The parade was expected to feature 60 trumpeters playing TAPS along the...
Water rescue dog saves the day in Carbon County
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — On a holiday weekend like Memorial Day, people flock to Beltzville State Park near Lehighton, and this weekend was no different. But park officials had some extra help managing beachgoers. They had Kelby, a Landseer Newfoundland. She keeps a watchful eye on the water. George...
Williams Twp. honors fallen heroes, veterans, active troops in Memorial Day eve ceremony (PHOTOS)
Williams Township residents observed Memorial Day in a Sunday evening ceremony at the township’s municipal building on Cider Press Road. Several community groups participated in the ceremony, which included laying a wreath on the township’s memorial to Fallen Heroes. Lehighvalleylive.com freelance photographer Max Blease was there to capture...
Another Bucks County, Pa. town bans plastic bags from stores
DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP — Add another Bucks County town to the list of communities where shoppers will not be given a plastic shopping bag. The Doylestown Township Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance Tuesday night banning the bags from being offered by retailers effective Nov. 17. A mandatory fee on paper or reusable bags was the subject of discussion during the public comment section of the meeting.
What’s open, closed on Memorial Day in the Lehigh Valley
is a federal holiday observed annually on the last Monday in May. Here’s the list of schools, stores, government facilities and other places open and closed May 27: Buses: LANTA will be running Monday on its usual Sunday service. Readers can get route and schedule details at lantabus.com. Schools: Public schools are closed to observe the holiday, and many private schools are ...
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 ...
Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Expired baby formula, milk; spoiled produce; moldy ice; sanitize that toilet
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of May 12. Each week, we highlight the inspection reports provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The department performs the inspections in many areas, while some municipalities such as Allentown and Bethlehem conduct their own inspections. All establishments are inspected ...
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