Local History

Easton Area School District officially canceled its Thanksgiving eve bonfire following a meeting with police and fire officials, who voiced concerns for the safety of people and property.

Northampton Community College received a $5,500 grant from the PPL Foundation to complete essential tasks for a Hispanic Roots of Bethlehem project that traces some of the important figures of the Lehigh Valley. (See the list)

So far, lots of art supplies, posters, and glassware are for sale — but organizers say that will expand as the sales continue until the end of the year.

Windows are boarded up at 143 W. Broad St. after a fire in August.

As part of a $70 million renovation to the Clayton University Center at Packer Hall, Lehigh University embarked on a restoration project for the landmark building's 156-year-old stained glass windows.

Gus, a beloved 23-year-old bison and unofficial mascot of Hellertown, passed away recently, prompting an outpouring of community grief, while his owner, Nanette Keck, reflects on his legacy and finds solace in her new miniature horse, Winnie.

A staffing shortage caused the South Side Branch of the Bethlehem Area Public Library to close for two months. The library branch at 400 Webster St. is set to reopen Monday, Oct. 28.

The shelves at Chocodiem in the Easton Public Market now boast a 16-pound bust of heavyweight legend Larry Holmes.

The Historic Moravian Bethlehem settlement is among others globally recognized for their "outstanding universal value."

No hard evidence exists of these creatures of folklore and local legend. However, paranormal investigators said more residents comfortable sharing their stories.