Good morning, Allentown.

Members of the Lehigh County Livestock Club earned high awards at the Great Allentown Fair, showcasing their hard work in caring for livestock.

Their achievements highlight 4-H programs that teach life skills for future careers.

Macungie Band held its annual Barbecue and Beats fundraiser on Sept.

13 at Jordan Lutheran Church in Orefield, featuring a barbecue dinner and a two-hour patriotic concert led by Michael Moran (with support from local volunteers). The band’s performance season will continue on Oct. 10 at Luther Crest in Allentown.

Lehigh Valley International Airport set a new record this summer with 320,058 passengers from June to August (last summer had 299,799), and airlines like Delta, American, and Allegiant reported increased travel while United declined.

On Sept. 14, Parkland Garden Club met at St. John's UCC in Fogelsville where Leonard Reed, a science teacher, showed how to build pollinator houses from untreated wood to shelter bees, butterflies, moths, beetles and hummingbirds (using proper placement near sun, water and flowers).

South Whitehall Township commissioners unanimously appointed Stephen G.

Brown as police chief on Sept. 16. Brown — a longtime officer since 2007 who served as interim chief from March 2024 — will head the department with a focus on community relations.

Whitehall’s volleyball team has faced swings in performance this season, showing a tough three-game losing streak then a comeback with a three-game win streak before slipping into a two-game funk, according to head coach Cristal Fernandez. (Recent wins included reverse-sweeps and full-set victories that highlight the team’s potential.)

Executive Education hosted its inaugural game at the new $25 million Lysek Field on Friday night, winning 51-8 over Academy at Palumbo.

Quarterback Shawntez Whitsitt led with several touchdowns while a morning ribbon-cutting honored Robert Lysek — fans celebrated the new home venue, which marks a major milestone for the school.

Kaylin Stewart took on a busy summer by improving her cross country speeds, running 27:39 at a meet at Bangor (after bettering her time at Moravian) while also raising her basketball game; her coach said she will drop times weekly as she prepares for the postseason.