Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of March.
Good morning, Allentown.
🚧 Accidents
Slate Belt Regional PD identified Jeffrey A.
Marsh—59 from Bushkill Township—as the motorcyclist who died when his bike was struck by an SUV on Sullivan Trail in Plainfield Township Saturday, March 29, and officers later took the SUV driver into custody on suspicion of DUI.
On Sunday morning, Pennsylvania State Police reported that a 24-year-old woman from New Jersey drove her 2019 Honda HRV the wrong way on the northbound lanes of I-476 near the Lehigh Valley Tunnel and struck two motorcycles, killing a 50-year-old man and injuring a 24-year-old man — officers detoured traffic until the scene was cleared at 1:20 p.m. and the investigation continues.
On Sunday morning, a video showed a 24-year-old woman from Perth Amboy driving the wrong way on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Washington Township (witness Jack Carroll recorded the incident) before she struck two motorcycle riders, killing one and injuring another as police investigated the fatal crash.
🚨 Crime
Allentown police investigated a Saturday shooting on North Jordan Street that injured a man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound around 3:45 p.m. and are asking witnesses to share any information.
🎭 Culture
Eighth-generation farmer Grayce Emmick has donated a restored blue 1984 Mack R Model truck to the Mack Trucks Historical Museum at 2402 Lehigh Parkway South in Allentown—she spent a year restoring it with a focus on original parts and modern updates.
The truck, once used by Johnny Prescott and Son Oil—now joins other historic vehicles on display for visitors.
🌲 Environment
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission released updated Biologist Reports that detail findings on species and sizes in local waterways, including survey data from Chambers Lake and the Delaware River.
The reports—based on methods like electrofishing and trap net surveys—help anglers fine-tune their fishing strategies for the season.
🎉 Allentown Events
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Jessie's Girl: Back To The Eighties
7-9 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — Cost Info — Relive the vibrant sounds and culture of the Eighties at this exciting music event.
Lets Sing Taylor - A Live Band Experience
7:30–9 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — Admission details not provided — Celebrate the music of Taylor Swift with a live band in a vibrant setting.
Mat Return Open Wrestling Tournament
11:00 AM - 12:59 AM — Muhlenberg Memorial Hall — Entry fee applicable — Compete in the excitement of men's folkstyle and novice women's freestyle wrestling.
Nunsense Musical Performance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Pines Dinner Theatre — Discount tickets available — Enjoy a delightful night with the lovable antics of nuns in this entertaining musical.
Blue Zones Project Allentown Kick-off
10 AM – 3 PM — PPL Center — Free entry — Explore health and well-being through activities and local resources at this community kick-off event.
Easter Buffet
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM — Slopeside Pub & Grill — Enjoy a festive brunch or lunch buffet in a scenic ballroom setting.
Science Soiree
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Da Vinci Science Center — Tickets required — Celebrate 30 years of science with an engaging evening of exploration and discovery.
Pickle Fest
11 AM – 5 PM — Slatington EXPO Center — Free entry — Celebrate all things pickled with tastings, food pairings, and family-friendly fun.
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