Good morning, Allentown.

On July 15, South Whitehall Township Board of Commissioners paused its meeting to honor longtime volunteer Manly H.

Offutt Jr., who served nearly 43 years with Greenawalds Fire Company and local groups — he died July 2.

Whitehall High School choir and theater director Mrs. Craft was injured in a car accident Monday (her husband died and her son suffered minor injuries) and she is receiving critical care at the hospital as she faces a long recovery.

Americold and its union reached a new contract deal that cancels planned picketing at three facilities in Upper Macungie.

A ratification vote is set for today after the previous contract expired on July 31.

Femi J. Johnson presents Life’s Journey — a collection of works as he prepares to move his studio to Arizona later this year — at Arthaus, 645 W.

Hamilton St., where the exhibit runs until Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday.

Parkland High School announced its Honor Roll winners today for grades 9 through 12 — recognizing dozens of students for academic excellence and commitment on campus.

Parkland High School announced on July 31 at 9:09 a.m. that it hired Kyle Stinner as head softball coach to replace retiring Barry Search.

Stinner, a math teacher with experience from Whitehall High and Lehigh University, brings a strong family legacy and fresh energy to the program.

On July 21, residents urged the Parkland School Board to take a clear stand against the Atlas data center proposed near the high school amid concerns on impacts to students and community appeal, while board officials noted their past concerns in a May letter + promised ongoing discussions.

Library thanks local readers for joining the Summer Reading Club and reminds them to submit paper logs by 4 p.m. Aug.

8 — Beanstack users have until day’s end. A closing party with a movie screening from 12:30-2 p.m. and raffle drawings at 2 p.m. is scheduled on Aug. 15.

A new analysis finds Lehigh County’s warehouse rooftops could generate 535 GWh yearly (enough to power over 52,000 households).

The Keystone Research Center study comes amid proposals that may require new warehouses to include solar-ready roof space.

The Lehigh County Agricultural Land Preservation Board selected 11 farms in several townships for appraisal as part of the 2027 farmland preservation round.

If all complete the process, preserved acreage will rise nearly to 29,582 acres — moving the county closer to its goal of 30,000 acres.

Local music artist Moe Jerant leads drum circles and sound baths at community venues to help relax and focus participants, based on recent studies showing that sound meditation boosts mental wellness.

Assistant professor Jim Donovan also runs drumming workshops that strengthen brain function and foster creative expression.

The Sanctuary at Haafsville Cat Adoption Center at 7209 Kernsville Road is offering Grenadine, a 3-year-old spayed and vaccinated cat who has become more social, for adoption.

Call 484-285-5445 (option 4) to learn more.

Luke Keppel is readying for his junior season at DeSales after a breakthrough sophomore year where he averaged 12.7 points and 4.6 rebounds.

He played in summer leagues (in Catasauqua) to improve his speed, ball handling, and stamina for more minutes next season.

Scranton Wilkes Barre RailRiders vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs

5:30-7:45 p.m. — Coca-Cola Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting Minor League Baseball action with local favorites IronPigs taking on the RailRiders.