Minnich announces bid for Lehigh County coroner
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 by CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE in Local News
With the recent announcement that Lehigh County Coroner Scott M. Grim is retiring, Lehigh County First Deputy Coroner and Operations Manager Eric D. Minnich has announced his candidacy for coroner.
Minnich, 41, a Democrat, began his employment with the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office as a part-time deputy coroner in 2006. By 2007, he was a full-time deputy coroner and, in 2012, began his leadership role as the first deputy coroner and operations manager, having been promoted by Grim....
Coplay Public Library: Storytime set for April 18, 25
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 by The Press in Columns
Storytime with Miss Veronica will be held 11 a.m. April 18 and 25 and May 2. After the readings, there will be time to work on a fun, seasonal take-home craft.
Children of all ages are welcome for this social and creative learning experience. No preregistration is required.
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Free movie Saturday will be April 20.
The first film will be “The Croods” starting 11 a.m., followed by “The Book Thief” beginning 1 p.m.
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The spring basket raffle will be...
Northampton police
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 by The Press in Police Log
Northampton police responded to these and other calls recently.
APRIL 1
A warrant service for a wanted female was served in the 1000 block of Main Street. The female was transported to Northampton Borough Police Department and released to Lehigh County parole officers.
Officer Buchanan and K-9 Vito assisted Whitehall Township Police Department in the search of a male in the 2200 block of MacArthur Road, Whitehall.
APRIL 2
A domestic dispute occurred in the...
Gockley Elementary event
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 by The Press in School
Recital set for May 4
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 by The Press in News Briefs
Allentown Music Club
Allentown Music Club will celebrate “Music, A Magic Key,” the National Federation of Music Clubs’ national music week, May 5-12.
A free public spring recital, titled “Musical Joy of Spring,” will be held 2 p.m. May 4 at Zentz Community Center, 3020 Fellowship Drive, Whitehall.
There will be a presentation of the past presidents assembly scholarship winner and of the Summer Music Camp Award recipient.
The young musicians of the club will close...
Hanna seeks bid for re-election
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 by CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE in Local News
Joe Hanna has announced his bid for re-election as Lehigh County sheriff. He will seek the nomination of the Republican Party in May.
Hanna was elected to office in 2015 after a 34-year career with Allentown Police Department, retiring as chief of police, and as a former Lehigh County detective.
During his tenure as sheriff, Hanna said he is proud of the innovations he has brought to the office. Among them is the creation of new policy and procedures, consistent with best...
Northampton: St. Paul’s UCC hosts Good Friday storytelling event
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 by The Press in Columns
The stories of Jesus were told orally for years before they were written down in the Gospels. The Rev. Todd Fennell will tell the stories of Jesus’ last week from Mark’s Gospel 7:30 p.m. Good Friday, April 19, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 19th Street and Lincoln Avenue.
A freewill offering will be received.
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The 67th annual Festival of Bands will be held 2:30 p.m. April 28 in the auditorium of Northampton Area High School, 1619 Laubach Ave. The event,...
Another View
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 by The Press in Opinion
If you’re like me, you’re enjoying the warmer weather that comes with spring and anticipating the really warm days of summer. One thing I don’t enjoy is the buzzing I hear swarming around me when I’m outside at an event or playing with my son in the backyard. Although I have a fear of bees — I’ll save the traumatic childhood experience for another time — I know how important they are to plants, our environment and even the economy.
EarthDay.org says, “Plants need bees to pollinate,...
Whitehall police
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 by The Press in Police Log
Whitehall police responded to these and other calls recently.
MARCH 25
Officers were on the scene of a domestic offense against family in the 1000 block of North Sixth Street.
Police investigated a theft in the 1500 block of Creekside Road.
Disturbances on MacArthur and Mechanicsville roads and Mickley Run were reported.
The department responded to a truancy report on Zephyr Boulevard.
Officers were on the scene of a fire in the 2100 block of Center...
Coplay: No yard waste pickup April 19 in Coplay Borough
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 by The Press in Columns
Any yard waste materials must be in containers or bundled for the Friday collections.
There is no yard waste pickup April 19.
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Coplay Recreation & Welfare Association’s Easter egg hunt is set for 1 p.m. April 20 at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 4 S. Fifth St.
The various age groups — 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8 — will line up on the southwest area of the lawn.
Along with prize eggs for the various age brackets, there will be additional goodies to ensure...
