April 3, 2019
‘This is a disease’
On April 1, 2016,
John Sienkiewicz spoke three words to his daughter, Alexandria, known as Alex,
as she headed out with friends. “I love you.” Hours later, Alex, 23, would be
found in her bedroom, dead from an overdose of fentanyl, a powerful narcotic
painkiller.
By Chris Parker
Toomey: Stop fentanyl at
source
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey met with officials at Bethlehem
city hall during a tour of the area March 20, where he announced proposed
legislation geared toward fighting the opioid epidemic. While ever more laws, programs and resources
are directed toward this effort, the Blocking Deadly Fentanyl Imports Act in
particular is meant to curb sale and delivery of the drugs from their sources;
notably China and Mexico, where fentanyl is manufactured. Photo: Sen. Pat
Toomey in city hall, with Police Chief Mark DiLuzio (left) and others.
By Nate Jastrzmeski
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American
On March 19, Sen.
Bob Casey visited Moravian College to participate in a question and
answer session. Son of Robert Casey Sr., former governor of Pennsylvania, Casey
has the distinction of being the first Pennsylvania senator elected to a third
consecutive term. Before the session began, Casey graciously thanked Dr. Bryon
Grigsby, president of the college, for inviting him, and thanked attendees for
their political action and for giving him their time. Photo: At the conclusion
of the discussion Kyle Upton has one final question for the Senator.
By Dorothy and Dennis Glew
What county government does
Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure delivered his
“State of the County” address March 27 at an early morning breakfast attended
by about 120 county employees, business leaders and political rivals at
Historic Hotel Bethlehem. Photo: Lamont McClure says
he believes the county has a “moral obligation” to keep Gracedale, but it would
be unfair to taxpayers to run it at a $6 million-$10 million deficit.
By Bernie O’Hare
St. Anne’s celebrates 90
It was the 90th
anniversary of the founding of St. Anne’s Parish, time for a gala celebration.
On Saturday, Feb. 2, some 200 parishioners gathered in the parish community
center to mark the event. Attendees enjoyed a buffet supper and the opportunity
to chat with fellow parishioners.
The highlight of the evening came when Father Anthony
Mongiello, pastor of St. Anne’s and blessed with a beautiful voice,
serenaded his guests with several songs.
Guests lined up to purchase a copy of the CD he had made, “From the Heart, For
the Soul.” Demand was so great that the CDs sold out, but, happily, more are on
order. Photo: Fr. Anthony Mongiello serenades the guests at the anniversary
celebration.
By Dorothy and Dennis Glew
Charter Arts presents ‘Sweeney
Todd’
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts
production design department presents “Sweeney Todd School Edition, The Demon
Barber of Fleet Street, A Musical Thriller” on April 3, 4, 5 and 6 at 7 p.m.,
and on Sunday April 7 at 2 p.m. in the school theatre located at 321 East Third
St. Photo: After presenting Sweeney Todd (Jayden Browne) with his barbering
razors, Mrs. Lovett (Chloe Lu McCarty) persuades him to take up his old profession
in the song “My Friends.”
By Dana Grubb
Pates look for encore
Freedom’s girls lacrosse program
will look to build off what they accomplished last season when they made a run
to the District 11 quarterfinals. The Pates finished 14-7 a year ago and hope
to build on that with head coach Charis Innarella back at the helm.
By Peter Car
The spring musical season
continues
By Ed Courrier
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Bethlehem: Carpenter announces for city council
Bethlehem: Chesterbrook opens new facility, new site
Bethlehem: Fundraiser supports hospice house meals program
Bethlehem: Moravian full scholarships presented to 2 BASD
seniors
Lehigh County: Employees vocal over contract delay
Lehigh County: Minnich announces bid for coroner
Lehigh County: Record clerk Naugle seeks re-election
Northampton County: County buys Human Services building
Primary election: Both parties want to win back districts
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