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Tuesday, April 16, 2019


April 17, 2019

COVER STORY

Attendees voice support for legalized marijuana


Pennsylvania Lt. Governor John Fetterman brought his 67-county recreational marijuana legalization tour to Bethlehem April 7, drawing about 150 to the ArtsQuest Center. Fetterman has been soliciting feedback from Pennsylvania residents.

“It’s an issue people feel very passionate about for and against,” Fetterman said as he established ground rules for the 90-minute session in which residents could state their case. Nearly two dozen did. Photo: Prior to beginning, Lt. Governor John Fetterman emphasizes, “We want to create a space where everyone feels comfortable expressing their opinions.” He was joined by PA Senator Lisa Boscola and Easton Mayor Sal Panto.

By Dana Grubb

 

ANOTHER VIEW by Julie Swan

Gateway drug or relatively benign?

 

SCHOOL SHOOTINGS

‘What everyone should know’

Educators, students, and Lehigh Valley community members gathered in Packer Auditorium on Lehigh University’s campus March 5 to talk about a horrific issue: school shootings. The Crucial Conversations “A Focus on a School Shooting: What Everyone Should Know” was composed of Dr. Joseph Roy, superintendent of Bethlehem schools, and psychologist Dr. Peter Langman. Psychologist and Lehigh professor Dr. Nicole Johnson moderated the panelists as they addressed major concerns regarding school shootings and gave their expertise on how to avoid school shootings, as well as protect students and the community in all shooting related circumstances. Photo: Dr. Joseph Roy and Dr. Peter Langman discuss common warning signs to look out for in order to prevent shootings. They spoke about the need for early intervention. Roy said he understands the need to keep schools safe from shooters and is hopeful new safety interventions will lead toward fewer shootings. Langman is the author of “School Shooters: Understanding High School, College, and Adult Perpetrators.”

By Leslie Regan

 

SPRING MUSICALS-FREEDOM HS PRESENTS

‘Anything Goes’

The Freedom HS Theatre Company presented the Cole Porter musical “Anything Goes” April 4, 5, 6 and 7 in the school auditorium. Based on the original book by P.G. Wodehouse, Guy Bolton, Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, “Anything Goes” chronicles a man’s pursuit of the woman he loves as all sorts of high seas hijinks surround their cruise on the ocean liner SS American. Justin Amman directed and was assisted by Natalie Parker, choreographer Vanessa Ruggiero, pit director Michael Moran, set designer Yoshi Tanokura, prop mistress Priscilla Salazar, stage manager Michael Mattia and costumer Mary Catherine Bracali. Photo: The sailors and passengers on the SS American sing “Bon Voyage” as the liner casts off.

By Dana Grubb

 

SPORTS

LHS set for another test this week

You can say that Liberty is the best baseball team around, but that won’t change the Hurricanes mindset moving forward. Liberty (8-1, 6-0) stands at the top of the District 11 6A power rankings coming into the week and are one of only two East Penn Conference schools that are undefeated. With a nonleague win over Parkland last week, the ‘Canes get a chance to test their mettle again this week when they host Emmaus (8-2, 7-1) on Wednesday afternoon.

By Peter Car

 

FOCUS

14th annual Student Poetry Contest winners

 

OTHER STORIES

Bethlehem: Linny Award winners named

Fountain Hill: Students celebrate Dr. Seuss Day

Hellertown: Council approves road, traffic projects

Lehigh University: Panel discusses changing nature of ‘work’

Lehigh Valley: Residents address water quality threats

Lehigh Valley: Boscola backs Jordan Creek Greenway project

Lehigh Valley: Veterans reminded to check their benefits

Lehigh Valley: Mess Night honors service members

National: Toomey talks about voting against Trump’s declaration

Saucon Valley: Error complicates HVAC contracts

State: Voter registration deadline April 22

Wildlands Conservancy: Creating many more fish sories

 

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