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Monday, August 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday night, St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Allentown hosted a festival—offering Middle Eastern food, music, and desserts to raise funds for victims of the attack on Prophet Elias Church in Syria. All proceeds will go toward relief efforts and support for affected families both overseas and in the Lehigh Valley. 69 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An early morning collision occurred on Sunday in Plainfield Township when a Slate Belt Regional police officer struck another driver — both were transported to a local hospital and the case remains under investigation. 69 News
- ➤ An oversized load truck knocked down wires—closing roads—in Lehigh County on Sunday. 69 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Met-Ed energized the new Klecknersville Substation to reduce outage risks and ease load on Northwood Substation for 5,400 customers in Northampton County. The facility replaces long power lines with shorter ones and smart grid technology — speeding up repairs during high demand. Lehigh Valley Live
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Allentown police are searching for Arabelliz Ovjio, an 80-year-old woman with dementia who left her home without her caretaker’s knowledge after her family recently moved here—she was last seen wearing faded blue and white jeans, black shoes, and a light green tank top and beret. 69 News
- ➤ Ed Margavich, an 80 year old Croydon firefighter who served since 1960, died after being injured while responding to a van fire that spread to a nearby home on Aug. 8—officials said the blaze was arson and two other firefighters were injured. Daily Voice
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new documentary titled 'The $238 Million Apartment' examines income inequality and will premiere Tuesday, Aug. 19 at Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at ArtsQuest Center in Bethlehem—produced by Richard Master of MCS Industries in Palmer Township, the film connects local concerns with issues like housing and health care. Lehigh Valley News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Moravian University announced today that it received final approval to merge Lancaster Theological Seminary with Moravian Theological Seminary into a new School of Theology. The combined seminaries will begin offering joint curricula next school year while preserving each institution’s distinct traditions—operating under Moravian University’s governance. Lehigh Valley Live
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2025 Great Allentown Fair Admission
11:59 p.m. — The Allentown Fairgrounds — Admission fee required — Experience a week of classic fair fun with agricultural exhibits, live entertainment, and delicious food.
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Diabetes Prevention Program
2 PM — Cumberland Gardens — Free entry — Participate in a meaningful health and wellness program to help prevent diabetes.
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Great Allentown Fair
6:00-8:30 p.m. — The Allentown Fairgrounds — Check event page for cost — Celebrate local culture and enjoy live entertainment.
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Ace Frehley Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Allentown Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Ace Frehley live in concert at a vibrant venue.
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