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Tuesday, October 10, 2017


October 11, 2017

COVER STORY

Terror in Vegas: Bethlehem woman at nearby casino

Jennifer Miller was just looking to have a good time at a Las Vegas show with her sister-in-law Charlene Gibson.  Unfortunately, that show was near the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, where on Sunday night, Stephen Paddock shot and killed dozens of concertgoers at a country music festival across from the hotel. “Me and my sister-in-law went out, just us two. It was our first time,” the Bethlehem resident said. “We were in the Cirque de Soleil Michael Jackson ONE show. The show started at 9:30, and at about 20 to 11 they stopped everything. At first they said they were having difficulties and to bear with them. We thought they were just technical difficulties.” Photo: Jennifer Miller and Charlene Gibson pose for a photo during their Las Vegas vacation, where they attended a show close to the location of the shooting that claimed 59 lives Oct. 1.

By Brian Myszkowski

 

OPINION

‘Domestic terrorism, plain and simple’

Platinum recording artist Jason Aldean’s set was tragically interrupted at the Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival in Las Vegas Oct. 1 when a gunman opened fire on the crowd, killing 59 people and injuring roughly 600 more. It is a sad reality we live in as Americans when we are not safe at the movies, schools, churches, and now music concerts. Just five months after the Manchester, England attack during an Ariana Grande concert, we now have an even deadlier attack happening here in the United State. It is extremely terrifying and disheartening to know that this is something that is beginning to happen so often, especially at a place that is meant to be about fun and the enjoyment of music.

By Selena Cintron

 


POLICE

Shooting suspect apprehended in city

John Michael Hann, 61, was arraigned Thursday afternoon on charges of homicide and attempted homicide in connection with a shooting in Lehigh Township the night before.  Hann is accused of shooting and killing his cousin, Joseph F. Mullner, 64. Mullner’s wife Melinda, who called police at 6:26 p.m. on Wednesday to report what had happened, was also shot. She is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Lehigh Township police found her husband’s body in the driveway of their Longacre Drive home. Photo: Lehigh Township Police Chief Scott Fogel discusses the case.

By Bernie O’Hare

 

ED’S WORLD

Graphic commentary by award-winning artist Ed Courrier

 

BETHLEHEM

Hotel may be new CRIZ site

The City of Bethlehem’s CRIZ may get a new property in its jurisdiction.  The Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street in Bethlehem is a candidate to be among the projects under the taxes for development program known as the City Revitalization and Improvement Zone or CRIZ. Last week, Bethlehem Mayor Bob Donchez announced that he recommends that the hotel and other properties be included in the CRIZ.  If approved, the iconic Hotel Bethlehem, according to Managing Director Bruce Haines, will allow previously developed expansion plans to proceed.  Expansion plans had been “put in a drawer” by the Hotel Bethlehem ownership, but when Donchez succeeded in getting the CRIZ language re-written to include additional properties, Haines and his partners realized that their shelved expansion plans would be much less risky under the provisions of the CRIZ. Photo: View of proposed Hotel Bethlehem expansion from the historic district looking east.

By Douglas Graves

 

ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURE

Celtic Classic marks 30th year

The Celtic Classic Festival marked its 30th anniversary Sept. 22-24 this year. The festival is said to be the largest free Celtic Fest and Highland Games in North America. Jayne Ann Recker, executive director of the Celtic Cultural Alliance, said, “This year’s festival was very well attended, with new things for the 30th anniversary well received. We’ll definitely be back next year.” Photo: The festival grounds underneath the Hill-to-Hill Bridge features a food court and the Grand Pavilion entertainment tent in the background below downtown Bethlehem. Celtic beer is popular at the festival.

By Tim Gilman and Dorothy and Dennis Glew
 

BETHLEHEM SPORTS

Becahi falls to Parkland, 38-24

The Bethlehem Catholic football team fell into an early hole, and could not dig themselves out last Friday night at Parkland School District Stadium. The Golden Hawks found themselves down 17-3 heading into halftime against Parkland, and then trailed 24-3, their biggest deficit of the game, early in the third quarter. They were able to battle back and make things interesting, but the Trojans answered any Becahi score and held on for a 38-24 victory in a battle of unbeaten teams at the top of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference.

By CJ Hemerly

 

LV FOCUS

Getting into the act

For director Ara Barlieb and the Crowded Kitchen Players (CK Players) theater company, “Act One” is a production that everyone wanted to be a part of. “Like a lot of theater companies, we are drawn to plays about theater,” Barlieb says. “It’s really compelling to do a play about a play.” Barlieb says that, to the best of his knowledge, “Act One” has never been performed outside of New York City.The Lehigh Valley premiere of “Act One” will be presented by the CK Players at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 13 - 22, Charles A. Brown IceHouse, Sand Island, 56 River St., Bethlehem.

By Luke Muench

 

OTHER STORIES

Bethlehem: Homeless shelter policy altered for winter

Northampton County: Board votes to approver LERTA in city

Police: Homicide arrest made in Fountain Hill shooting

Classroom: Becahi honors top students

Classroom: Becahi tournament-Let’s Par-Tee!

 

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