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Thursday, December 26th, 2024
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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shari VanderGast is set to replace Scott Habecker as Diakon's president and CEO, marking a historic milestone as the organization's first female president, with Habecker assisting in a transitional consulting role. Parkland Press
- ➤ Ronald Diehl Jr., from Quakertown, will be awarded the Carnegie Medal for heroically rescuing a pilot from a burning plane crash in Salisbury Township in 2022. WLVR
- ➤ Dr. James E. Higgins has been appointed as the new executive director of the Lehigh County Historical Society, effective January 1, 2025, bringing his extensive expertise in Pennsylvania's medical history to the role. Parkland Press
- ➤ Bethlehem's Fraternal Order of Police won the 2024 Turkey Bowl against Allentown, raising $1,300 for community initiatives, with the series now tied at 2-2. WLVR
- ➤ Parkland Community Library announces a series of community programs for early 2025, including children's book craftivities and clubs for adults. Parkland Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men were charged following a Christmas Eve armed burglary at the Fountain Hill Pharmacy, which escalated to a standoff with police. 69 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Write Stuff Writers' Conference, featuring keynote speaker Tiffany Yates Martin, will be held March 13-15, offering workshops and networking for writers of all levels. Parkland Press
- ➤ The Allentown School Board approved a $100 million project for a new K-8 school on a 16.7-acre site of the former Allentown State Hospital, aligning with City Center Investment Corporation's mixed-use community vision. Parkland Press
SPORTS NEWS
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Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs. Rochester Americans Hockey Game
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