LEHIGH CARBON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 by FABRYCE JOSEPH in Local News
Lehigh Carbon Community College‘s Early Learning Center offered different STEM summer sessions for children ages three through six, throughout July and the beginning of August.
The camp provided fun activities for children while incorporating academic learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Campers in a recent session learned the fundamentals of building bridges.
Early Learning Center Administrator Elizabeth Lipman said the campers worked very hard...
Senators Hughes, Browne tout early returns on Safe2Say Something program
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 by CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE in Local News
State Senators Vincent Hughes, D-7th, Philadelphia/Montgomery, and Pat Browne, R-16th, are praising the results of the Safe2Say Something anonymous threat reporting program following the first report by the Office of the Attorney General released Aug. 1.
The OAG reported 23,494 tips have been received since S2SS began, Jan. 14 through the end of the fiscal year June 30.
Nearly 20,000 of the tips received came from the S2SS mobile app, which can be downloaded for free.
“I...
SALISBURY TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISRICT
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 by JAKE MELUSKEY in Local News
Salisbury Township School District Director of Facilities, Safety and Security Bill Bracket began the operations committee meeting Aug. 7 by covering the projects the district has planned for next summer. This list of projects has varied for the past few months in price and scope of work.
From his report, here is how the projects break down.
The concession stand and maintenance garage project has been postponed. Bracket said issues began to rise when current building codes were...
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 by The Press in Local News
Aug. 17
Emmanuel Church, 1431 Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, will host a community fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free event includes games, bounce houses, face painting, hot dogs and other food, prizes for kids and more. Live music by Evidence Band and a clothing giveaway are also part of the event. For more information or for directions, call 610-432-0982 or email info@eagchurch.com.
Aug. 21
Alburtis Area 55+ seniors meet noon at the...
Peer-to-peer payment apps
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 by The Press in News Briefs
AARP
With new technologies come new ways scammers are trying to steal our money.
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) money sending apps – Zelle, Venmo, PayPal and the like – are popular ways for friends to send money back and forth.
Unfortunately, scammers are using the same technology to receive payment from individuals they deceive into believing they owe money. These platforms have fewer consumer protections than other forms of payment.
Use caution when sending money to people...
Jim Martin honored for battling human trafficking
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 by CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE in Local News
Aspire has honored Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin for his work in the fight against human trafficking.
Martin received the Victory through Service Award at the group’s first anniversary celebration, Art for Autonomy July 25 in Bethlehem.
The award is sponsored by Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania, an organization which works toward elevating victims’ rights through the Pennsylvania Constitution.
Martin was one of three recipients. He received his award in the...
Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church holds anniversary celebration
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 by The Press in Local News
SALISBURY POLICE
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 by The Press in Police Log
Mohamed Elsayed, 40, of Allentown, was charged with alleged accident damage to an attended vehicle or property, driving while under suspension and driving without insurance following an incident 10 a.m. July 31 along South Cedar Crest Boulevard.
William Bonilla, 34, of Allentown, was charged with alleged persons not to possess a firearm following a traffic stop in the 1800 block of East Susquehanna Street 1:19 a.m. Aug. 2. He was taken to Central Booking for processing.
A 29-...
Sanctuary at Haafsville
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 by The Press in News Briefs
The Sanctuary at Haafsville, 901 Nestle Way, Breinigsville, has the following dogs available for adoption.
Recycling meeting Aug. 21
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 by The Press in News Briefs
SALISBURY TOWNSHIP
The Salisbury Township Environmental Advisory Council will host an informational evening for the community, “Residential Recycling and How to Do It The Right Way,” 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Salisbury Township municipal building, 2900 S. Pike Ave., Allentown. The presentation will include how the impact of contamination affects recycling and what residential recycling materials are accepted for curbside pickup.
All residents are encouraged to attend.
