Another View
Friday, April 19, 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...
Guest View
Friday, April 19, 2019 by The Press in Opinion
“Social Security numbers are one of the most valuable pieces of information a scammer can get a hold of, leaving the rightful owners of those numbers vulnerable to a whole slew of scams involving identity theft,” Bill Johnston-Walsh, AARP Pennsylvania state director said recently. “Scammers have a particularly devious way of getting those numbers — by pretending to be from the Social Security Administration itself.”
Johnston-Walsh described how the scammers operate:
•You get a...
Town hall on April 18
Friday, April 19, 2019 by The Press in News Briefs
Schlossberg
State Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-132nd, is inviting area residents to a town hall meeting where they may ask questions and voice concerns about state and local issues.
The town hall will be 7 p.m. April 18 at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley, 41 S. Carlisle St., Allentown.
No registration or RSVP is required.
Staff will be on-hand to assist with state-related issues.
For more information, call Schlossberg’s office at 610-821-5577.
Scholarship applications due
Friday, April 19, 2019 by The Press in News Briefs
GARDEN CLUB
The Allentown Garden Club will award a $1,000 college scholarship to a graduating high school senior who will be studying plant science, landscape design, ecology, horticulture, conservation or a related field. Applications are due May 1.
For information or an application, call B. McFadden at 610-432-4782.
Jared Hanna seeks seat on county bench
Friday, April 19, 2019 by The Press in Local News
Assistant District Attorney Jared J. Hanna has announced he is running for a seat on the Court of Common Pleas in Lehigh County.
Hanna explained why he is running for office.
“I believe my love of the Lehigh Valley, my voracious interest in the law and my legal experience have given me a unique understanding of the challenges our community and courts will face over the next 10 years and beyond.”
This opening on the bench became available when Judge Carol McGinley...
Workshop on May 9
Friday, April 19, 2019 by The Press in News Briefs
SENIORS
Country Meadows Retirement Communities, 460 N. Krocks Road, Upper Macungie, is hosting a lunch and lesson session 3 “Adapting to Change as You Age” workshop May 9.
There will be a free complimentary lunch at 11 a.m., followed by the workshop at noon. Seating is limited.
RSVP by May 3 to 610-395-7160 or Allentown@CountryMeadows.com.
Plant auction on May 6
Friday, April 19, 2019 by The Press in News Briefs
Garden club
Claussville Garden Club is sponsoring a plant auction May 6 at Zettlemoyer Auction Company, 820 Nursery St., Fogelsville.
Doors open 5:30 p.m. Auction starts 6:30 p.m.
For more information, call 484-857-3144.
NORTH WHITEHALL: NOVA having indoor yard sale
Friday, April 19, 2019 by SUSAN RUMBLE in Columns
The Auxiliary of Northern Valley EMS, 2375 Levans Road, Ormrod, will have an indoor yard sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 27 in the social hall.
Food will be available for purchase.
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Schnecksville Fire Company will sponsor an all-you-can-eat breakfast in the main hall from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on April 28.
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Parkland Community Library is having a new kind of fundraiser through Dan Schantz’s Greenhouse, 2031 29th St. S.W., Allentown.
The library will be selling...
Basket bonanza
Friday, April 19, 2019 by ELSA KERSCHNER in Local News
Easter egg hunters at Hope Community Church, Weisenberg Township, received a chocolate bunny and a colorful drinking cup as they registered for the church’s egg hunt on April 13.
Inside the sanctuary, Pastor Ken Kalisz told the Easter story and included the fact eggs are associated with Easter because they are a symbol of rebirth, just as Jesus was reborn after his crucifixion.
The anxious, soon-to-be egg hunters then watched a 5-minute video, which included Jesus on the cross...
New Tripoli Bank mentoring team of college students
Friday, April 19, 2019 by The Press in Local News
New Tripoli Bank is mentoring a team of Kutztown University students participating in the 2019 Conference of State Banking Supervisors Community Bank Case Study Competition.
Sasha-Lee Hayward, Melissa Jenkings, Wesley May and Zachary McGowan will be working with bank CEO and President Dave Hunsicker and Executive Vice President John Hayes to evaluate how New Tripoli Bank has been impacted by the 2018 Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act.
The students...
